Lovick’s bill brings new District Court Judge to Snohomish County
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 3, 2023—Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5003 on Thursday, March 30, which will increase the number of district court judges in Snohomish County to nine. This would be the district court’s first bench expansion in 25 years. The bill—which was sponsored by Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek)—was recommended by the Administrative […]
Mindful Mondays: Cultivating Mental Wellness
We have far more impact on our own mental wellness than we may have been told. Every day, we can make choices to create who we want to become. H/T to Dr. Nicole LePera for these reminders of ways to cultivate mental wellness: Remember, the brain can change throughout life. New neural pathways can be […]
Cantwell calls for surge of federal investment in sustainable aviation technology
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 2023—On Wednesday, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Chair U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) called for increased federal funding to develop the next generation of sustainable aviation technology that cuts carbon emissions, reduces noise, and lowers fuel costs. “The FAA Continuous Low Energy, Emissions, and […]
Mass arrest in Washington of drug ring tied to Aryan prison gang
TACOMA, Wash., March 29, 2023—Twenty-seven people were indicted by a grand jury for drug trafficking, and many of those in the indictment are tied to the “Aryan Family,” a white supremacist prison gang, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Twenty-four of the defendants have been arrested over the last five days in Washington and Arizona. The […]
World’s first-ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research and Development Center to be built at Paine Field
EVERETT, Wash., March 28, 2023—Washington State has long since been a leader in the aerospace industry with over 1,300 aerospace-related companies employing more than 136,000 people. But now the state is leading the industry’s next chapter in cleaner and greener aircraft fuel by establishing the world’s first Research and Development Center for Sustainable Aviation Fuels […]
Calls for Binda to resign mount as Council echoes residents’ concerns
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 28, 2023—Resident after resident approached the podium at Monday’s city council meeting requesting that Councilmember Josh Binda resign following sexually suggestive pictures of him discovered on his political Instagram account, cmjoshbinda, to promote his “Love Conquers All” tour to middle and high school students. “Is sexual marketing to inspire kids as a city councilman […]
Restore the police pursuit law so no family has to go through what mine did
Amber Goldade lives in Pierce County with her husband and seven children and has never been involved in legislative affairs before the death of her child. Senate Bill 5352 concerning police pursuits narrowly passed the Senate with a vote of 26-23 on March 8. The bill now heads to the House’s Community Safety, Justice and […]
Liberty Road Foundation: Bridging the for-profit and nonprofit worlds
REDMOND, Wash., March 27, 2023—Last month John Dammarell, of Liberty Road Foundation, did 10,000 pushups to raise money to combat sex trafficking—an act he calls “doing what you love, to fight what you hate.” Initially challenged to do eight thousand pushups at $1 each pushup, the 82-year-old matched and raised the original challenge, raking in […]
Legislation requiring a Statement of Student Rights advances to Senate
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 27, 2023— Public schools must adopt a “Statement of Student Rights,” that includes freedom of speech and religion, the right to assemble, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness under proposed legislation that has passed the House and is now in the Senate. Engrossed House Bill 1478, sponsored by Rep. […]
Calm and Steady: Two restorative breathing practices for everyday
We all know that taking a deep breath can calm us down and bring our brain into a more useful state. It can also create a more sustained and improved mood and reduce anxiety if practiced even a few minutes a day. Here are two wonderful techniques to support you every day. In both techniques, […]
