July 1, 2026 10:41 am

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Tens of thousands attend UFC Freedom 250 at White House

UFC Freedom 250

WASHINGTON — The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) staged its historic UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday evening, marking America’s 250th anniversary. The event coincided with both President Donald J Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day. The mixed martial arts fight, streamed exclusively on Paramount+, transformed the presidential […]

Washington Wolfpack Rally Past Oceanside Bombers 43-30

Wolfpack Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, Calif. [ADAM PELLETIER] — The Washington Wolfpack overcame a four-point halftime deficit and limited the Oceanside Bombers to seven second-half points to win 43-30 on Saturday, June 13. Wolfpacks trailed 23-19 at halftime but outscored the Bombers 24-7 after intermission. The victory improved the Wolfpack to 4-4 and kept them in the playoff race, […]

Fighting fraud requires the kind of leadership state Democrats lack

john braun

The governor’s budget director recently admitted state government is headed for its third multibillion-dollar budget shortfall in three years. This is happening despite the billions of dollars in new taxes imposed since Governor Ferguson took office. It’s more proof that control of Olympia has swung too far to the left. Voters should look to tip […]

Parents in Washington Urged to Stop Using Nara Organics Formula After Infant Botulism Cases

Nara Organics

SEATTLE — Nara Organics announced on Saturday, June 13, a nationwide voluntary recall for all cans of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 12, 2026, provided epidemiological information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linking the infant formula to three cases of […]

SpaceX valuation tops $2.1 trillion after record-breaking Public Offering

SpaceX IPO

NEW YORK — SpaceX marked its entry into the public markets (SPCX) Friday with dual ceremonies that spanned New York and Texas, as the company that pioneered reusable orbital rockets completed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in world history. At the offering price, SpaceX carried a valuation of about $1.77 trillion. By the close, […]

AG Nick Brown offers prosecutorial help after new attacks against signature gatherers

signatures

SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced Friday, June 12, that his office will assist local prosecutors investigating crimes against people collecting signatures for ballot initiatives and referendums, citing a recent pattern of harassment and violence. “We should not tolerate illegal actions that threaten to disrupt Washington’s democratic process,” Brown wrote in his announcement. […]

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram experienced widespread outage Friday; up and running now

Users around the world reported problems accessing Facebook and Instagram around 6:30 a.m. PDT, Friday, June 12, with many unable to log in or use the apps normally. Users of Instagram, Messenger and Threads are experiencing similar issues. Common complaints include: Downdetector showed elevated user reports for both services. On Facebook, the majority of complaints […]

Kurt Hilt selected as Lake Stevens mayor following Gailey resignation

Kurt Hilt

LAKE STEVENS — The Lake Stevens City Council voted 6-0 on June 10 to appoint Kurt Hilt as the city’s new mayor during a special meeting. “Together, we will work towards creating a vibrant, inclusive community prioritizing sustainable growth, public safety, stabilizing city finances, and enhancing services for all residents. I look forward to collaborating […]

Summer Work Underway to Improve Reliability for PUD Customers

PUD

EVERETT—Preventative maintenance and electric system improvements will keep Snohomish County PUD crews busy this summer as they work to maintain strong, year-round reliability for customers, especially during storm season. These efforts also help meet growing demand driven by electrification of transportation, increased use of electric heat in new homes, and continued population growth.  Projects include:  To further strengthen […]

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