The 13 US service members killed during a botched Afghan withdrawal are honored
The last U.S. military plane, a C-17, departed Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan on Monday night, August 30, 2021, officially ending the longest war in U.S. history while Taliban fighters celebrated driving out the world’s most powerful military from one of the world’s poorest countries. It is estimated that the U.S. had spent more than $2 trillion during the […]
Trump ousts Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations
WASHNGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump today announced to X the immediate removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a Biden appointee, “for cause” under Article II of the U.S. Constitution. Although the Board is intended to act independently, a president can remove any governor for inefficiency or misconduct. Cook’s removal is centered on a recent […]
Trump admin to strip federal funding from cashless bail jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, August 25, President Donald J Trump signed Executive Order titled, “Taking Steps to end cashless bail to protect Americans,” that aims to strip federal funding from so called “Cashless Bail Jurisdictions.” Cashless bail, aka “bail reform,” is when the court releases a defendant from custody before trial without having to pay a cash […]
Everett Rowing Association shines at Green Lake Summer Extravaganza
SEATTLE—Everett Rowing Association (ERA) competed in the 63rd Annual Green Lake Summer Rowing Extravaganza on August 2, an event featuring 29 teams with both youth and adult athletes racing 1,000 meters. ERA entered 24 boats, representing its youth and adult programs along with high school alumni, staff, and board members. The club earned strong results, […]
Island County Republican ballot observer will not face jail
COUPEVILLE—Island County Superior Court Judge Joseph Wilson on Monday, August 25, sentenced Tim Hazelo, a Republican ballot observer in Island County, to 40 hours of community service and is ordered to pay $200 court costs and a $500 fine, along with submitting a DNA sample. He will not serve any time in jail. Hazelo must […]
Ziply Fiber sold to Canada’s largest telecommunications provider
KIRKLAND—Canadian-based Bell Canada successfully acquired Kirkland-based Northwest Fiber Holdco, LLC (doing business as Ziply Fiber) on July 30, after an administrative law judge for the Utilities and Transportation Commission, approved the transfer of ownership two days earlier. The administrative law judge approved the settlement agreement after they found the transaction poses no harm to the […]
WA AG Nick Brown threatened with suspension of license to practice law
[The Center Square] – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown was threatened with an interim suspension of his license to practice law for failing to respond to allegations that Brown in his capacity as Attorney General, colluded with private law firm Perkins Coie on an amicus brief filed on behalf of the firm’s lawsuit in federal court against […]
City of Edmonds names Todd Tatum as City Administrator
EDMONDS – Mayor Mike Rosen has named Todd Tatum as Acting City Administrator. Tatum most recently served as the city’s Director of Community, Culture and Economic Development. “Todd brings a wealth of experience, integrity, and a deep sense of public service to this new role,” said Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen. “I’m confident in his ability […]
Ferguson and Larsen hear how SNAP cuts could worsen food insecurity in Washington state
LYNNWOOD—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson and Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-D02) handed out free lunches to kids at Lynnwood Elementary Thursday, August 21, before hearing, firsthand — from Edmonds School District staff, parents and community leaders — how President Donald J Trump’s spending bill could impact food insecurity in Snohomish County. When the Congress passed the […]
Crossfire Premier claims multiple ECNL National Championships
REDMOND—Crossfire Premier (XF), a local soccer club, put the Pacific Northwest on the national stage this summer by winning multiple championships in the prestigious Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). The ECNL, made up of the nation’s top select programs, features 151 boys’ teams from across the country and is regarded as one of the top […]
