Washington state sues Adams County for cooperating with ICE
SPOKANE—Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit today, March 10, against the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly “illegally collaborating with federal immigration officials and aiding the Trump administration’s efforts to enlist local officials for federal civil immigration work.” The lawsuit filed in Spokane County Superior Court says the Adams County Sheriff’s Office […]
Nate Nehring announces re-election bid to a campaign kick-off attended by over 500 supporters
EVERETT—Slightly over 500 attended an early morning 7 a.m. breakfast on Thursday in the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at the Angel of the Winds Arena to support the re-election of Snohomish County Council Chair Nate Nehring. “I can’t believe we have over five hundred that thought, ‘I will wake up at 7 a.m. to […]
WA House passes bill to improve monitoring of sexually violent predators
(The Center Square)—Legislation requiring electronic monitoring of sexually violent predators granted conditional release has been unanimously approved by the Washington State House of Representatives. House Bill 1457, sponsored by Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, “Requires the court to impose electronic monitoring that, to the extent feasible, has specified tracking and notification capabilities prior to authorizing a […]
Cathi Davis named Washington State Principal of the Year
WOODINVILLE—Northshore School District’s very own Cathi Davis, Principal of Ruby Bridges Elementary in Woodinville, was named Washington State Principal of the Year for 2025. “I just feel incredibly honored to have an opportunity to represent our school and our school’s vision and values, but also to represent the State of Washington as an elementary school […]
FBI arrests Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers for theft and bribery scheme to sell to China
SEATTLE—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested three U.S. Army soldiers—two of whom are active-duty stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) air base near Tacoma, on March 6 for bribery and theft of government property to sell to individuals in China. Jian Zhao, and Li Tian, active-duty U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, […]
Black Men in Action: Join us in the fight against Colorectal Cancer
The “Black Men in Action: Against Colorectal Cancer” campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screenings among Black men. Set in an unfinished warehouse, the photoshoot features Black men in formal or semi-formal attire, symbolizing that while they may look good on the outside, their insides could be at risk. The […]
New Construction & Maritime Career Day taking place March 12
MARYSVILLE—A new Construction & Maritime Career Day event series hosted by the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce and industry partners is set for March 12-13, 2025, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Marysville. Join us for this free, two-day program that seeks to introduce and inspire high school aged students and young adults […]
Potential new ‘Muslim travel ban’ could take effect in March
SEATTLE—In 2017, when President Donald J Trump signed Executive Order 13769 (better known as the “Muslim ban”) into law, it was a decision by Seattle federal court judge James Robart that initially shot down the travel ban, forcing Trump and his senior adviser Stephen Miller back to the drawing board. Eight years later, concern has […]
Immigration Hub opposes legislation to withhold funds from sanctuary cities
The Immigration Hub — a national organization dedicated to advancing immigration policies — held a press conference voicing opposition against the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 32) on Tuesday, March 4. The bill, introduced by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY01), if passed, would make a state or jurisdiction of a state ineligible for any […]
Federal judge in Seattle hears arguments on Trump admin’s cuts to refugee aid
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), Church World Service (CWS), HIAS, Lutheran Community Services NW, and nine other individuals filed a lawsuit, Pacito v Trump, against President Donald J Trump for his suspension of the Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), and with it, abruptly withholding millions of federal dollars for refugee assistance agencies. U.S. District Court Judge […]
