SCOTUS limits race-based redistricting, Republicans now poised to control House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana’s congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, striking down a plan that created a second majority-Black district in an effort to comply with the Voting Rights Act. In a 6-3 decision, the court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that invalidated the state’s 2022 map […]
In loving memory of Janice Ashenbrenner, 84
Janice Ashenbrenner passed away on April 13, 2026, in Arlington WA. She was born on March 19, 1942, in Seattle to Larry and Elizabeth Webb. Janice spent much of her life in the Seattle area, graduating from Lincoln High in 1960, and working for over 30 years in the insurance brokerage field. She could take […]
Recall effort against Governor Ferguson ends
[OLYMPIA | JERRY CORNFIELD]—Campaign finance activist Conner Edwards’ quixotic quest to recall Washington Governor Bob Ferguson from office was intended to prod the governor into filling two vacant seats on the state’s Public Disclosure Commission—it worked! Late Friday, Ferguson appointed Teebah Alsaleh of Seattle, a lawyer for Microsoft, to the commission. Her selection came a week […]
Ferguson, Brown seek injunction against GEO Group to allow inspections at Tacoma ICE facility
TACOMA — Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown announced Tuesday they are asking a federal court to order The GEO Group to allow Washington Department of Health inspectors into the Northwest ICE Processing Center, the private immigration detention facility the company operates in Tacoma. The presser took place in front of the Northwest […]
See ‘Water in Action’ at the PUD’s Hydropower Appreciation Days
MONROE—Snohomish County PUD invites community members to Hydropower Appreciation Day at the Woods Creek Sustainability Center in Monroe, Wash., on May 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon for a behind-the-scenes look at how the utility turns water into clean, renewable electricity. The Woods Creek Sustainability Center includes a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project, food forest, and stunning […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Seattle Unveils Monumental Vital Spirit Sculpture
SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) unveiled Vital Spirit, a monumental sculpture commissioned to commemorate Seattle Stadium’s role as a host venue for six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches on Monday, April 27. The unveiling ceremony took place at Seattle Stadium’s North Plaza on April 27, 2026, and was attended by city and […]
John Braun commentary: Democrats fail to protect children, but they’ll go after sheriffs
Olympia’s majority Democrats showed again this year how their priorities are way off when it comes to the safety of the public. The bills they rejected include two I had introduced that are aimed at protecting children. One would have held adults accountable for hurting young kids by exposing them to fentanyl or similar opioids. […]
Susanna Johnson announces re-election campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff
LAKE STEVENS—Susanna Johnson, a decorated and trusted law enforcement leader with a long history of keeping communities safe in Snohomish County, announced Monday, April 27, she will be running for re-election as Snohomish County Sheriff in the 2027 election. Susanna was elected as the 33rd Sheriff of Snohomish County, taking her oath on January 1, 2024. Sheriff […]
Reunited: Mukilteo and Everett ‘build bridges’ across cities with opening of Edgewater Bridge
MUKILTEO & EVERETT—The cities of Mukilteo and Everett collectively cut the ribbon on the Edgewater Bridge replacement Monday, April 27, which carries West Mukilteo Boulevard to the western limits of Everett. The bridge will officially open to traffic tomorrow, April 28, after two years of closure. For the last 80 years, the Edgewater Bridge carried […]
$7.7B on the Line: Mayor Franklin Leads Charge to Keep Everett Link on Track
EVERETT— With a looming $34.5 billion budget deficit facing Sound Transit’s regional light rail over the next 20 years, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin in an April 23, 2026, letter to the Sound Transit Board is laying a compelling case to keep a fully funded Everett Link in an upcoming ST3 System Plan vote expected no later than June 30. […]
