Big Government Overreach in Olympia: Proposed Bill Aims to Silence Businesses in Politics

OLYMPIA—Two Washington State Democratic senators have introduced a bill on corporate and small businesses influence in politics, stripping these of the ability to fund campaigns or ballot measures and imposing stiff penalties for violations. Senate Bill 6358, sponsored by Senators Hasegawa and Chapman, was filed March 9, 2026, and sent to the Law & Justice […]

Voters to decide if WA Cares tax dollars can be invested in stock market

OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—The first item on every Washington voter’s ballot is a proposal to add a few lines to the state constitution that would change how billions of taxpayer dollars are managed. Senate Joint Resolution 8201 seeks to let the state make stock market investments with payroll taxes collected for its long-term care program, known as WA […]

Actor and restauranteur Yuji Okumoto brings Kona Kitchen to Lynnwood

by Luke Putvin luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Though Kona Kitchen on 196th had a soft open earlier this year in January, it celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, June 22. About 75 people were in attendance, not including the interior of the restaurant, which was packed with people. Kona Kitchen serves a variety of Hawaiian and […]