Mukilteo Council President Moon files to unseat six-term 21st Rep. Peterson

MUKILTEO — Mukilteo City Council President Jason Moon filed on Monday, May 4, to challenge six-term Democratic state Representative Strom Peterson in the 21st Legislative District, setting up a primary contest in Snohomish County that The Lynnwood Times is calling a “must watch” race. Moon, a 40-year South Snohomish County resident and the first Korean […]
Beyond the False Binaries: A Pragmatic Path Out of Homelessness and Addiction

Forced rehabilitation rarely delivers better long-term results than voluntary approaches, but the opposite extreme—unconditional support without any expectations—fares no better. Housing First has proven effective at one critical task: keeping people housed. Studies consistently show one- to two-year retention rates of 70 to 90 percent, far exceeding traditional treatment-first models. A stable, lockable home can […]
Seven vie to fill vacancy following resignation of Councilmember Mike Dixon in Mukilteo

MUKILTEO — Seven residents have applied to fill the Mukilteo City Council vacancy created by the April resignation of Councilmember Mike Dixon, who stepped down citing increased professional demands and family commitments. The council is scheduled to review applications and begin candidate interviews at its meeting Monday night. Officials plan to select a short list […]
Amazon Supply Chain Services: Amazon’s logistics network, now open to every business

SEATTLE—Amazon announced on May 4, the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), which extends the company’s entire portfolio of freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping solutions to businesses of all types and sizes. These services were originally developed to power Amazon’s own retail operations and to support independent selling partners worldwide. Over the past […]
5th Circuit Blocks Nationwide Mailing of Abortion Pill Mifepristone

NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked the mailing of prescriptions for the abortion drug mifepristone nationwide, requiring that the medication be dispensed in person at clinics and reversing Food and Drug Administration rules that had expanded access through telehealth and pharmacies. 🚨 ARTICLE UPDATE: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, […]
Snohomish County Superior Court held its inaugural ‘Law Day’ to bridge media, and legislative partners to the courts

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Superior Court welcomed local journalists, judges, attorneys, and elected officials to celebrate the county’s first inaugural ‘Law Day’ – a national event observed annually to promote a greater understanding of our legal system. This year’s theme was “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” “I don’t think anyone in this room […]
Battle slapped with $1,500 fine for campaign finance violations, ordered to return donation money

EVERETT—Former Everett City Council Candidate for District 4, Niko Battle, was found guilty Thursday, April 30, 2026, by the Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) of multiple campaign finance violations and ordered to pay $1,500 in fines and return campaign donations. Battle did not attend his adjudicative proceeding and has not responded to our request for […]
Zabrina Johal appointed new CEO of Everett-based Zap Energy

EVERETT—Zap Energy on Wednesday announced the appointment of Zabrina Johal as Chief Executive Officer, marking a defining step in the company’s evolution into an integrated nuclear platform spanning both fission and fusion. Cofounder Benj Conway will transition to President, focusing on strategy, partnerships, and long-term technology development. The leadership transition comes as Zap formalizes a strategy developed […]
Mainstream Republicans meet in Issaquah May 29-31 for annual Cascade Conference

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Vermont Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers are featured speakers at the annual Cascade Conference sponsored by the Mainstream Republicans of Washington May 29 through May 31 in Issaquah. Other highlights of this year’s conference include the first debate of the season in this year’s race for Congress from Washington’s 4th District and […]
Thurston County judge blocks law allowing state commission to decertify elected sheriffs

OLYMPIA — A Thurston County Superior Court judge on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of a new Washington state law that would have allowed an unelected member of the Criminal Justice Training Commission to decertify and effectively remove elected county sheriffs from office. Judge Christine Schaller issued the ruling one day before […]