Judge denies Binda’s protection order against Lynnwood Times, a victory for freedom of the press
LYNNWOOD—A Snohomish County Superior Court Judge has denied Lynnwood City Council Vice President Josh Binda’s request for a protection order against Lynnwood Times’ owner and award-winning journalist Mario Lotmore, marking a huge victory for first amendment rights and freedom of the press for all journalists. In her decision on January 28, the presiding Judge wrote […]
Public invited to Light Rail Community Zone Design Workshop, Feb 8
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Planning & Development Services is hosting a FREE all-ages workshop on a newly proposed Light Rail Community (LRC) zone that will define the standards that development near future light rail stations will need to meet. The LRC zone aims to support high-density residential, commercial, and community service uses that are pedestrian and […]
US House launches investigation into sanctuary cities, mayors to testify
WASHINGTON, D.C.—US House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced January 27 an investigation into the policies of sanctuary jurisdictions (including cities, counties, and states) and their impact on public safety and federal immigration enforcement. In letters sent to the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City, Chairman Comer requested […]
School delays and cancellations for February 4
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Arlington Home – Arlington Public Schools (wednet.edu) All schools will be starting two hours late this morning. There will be no out-of-district transportation, no AM/PM APPLE Preschool or Presidents Preschool, no zero period, and no Skills […]
Joe Kent nominated to serve as director of National Counterterrorism Center
YACOLT—Army Green Beret, former field operative for the Central Intelligence Agency, and former Washington 3rd District Congressional Candidate, Joe Kent, was nominated today by President Donald J Trump to serve as the next director of National Counterterrorism Center. “It is my pleasure to nominate Joe Kent as the Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center,” President […]
Tariffs could mean higher grocery and energy prices for Washingtonians
WASHINGTON D.C.—On January 31 President J Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on many goods imported into the United States from Canada and Mexico as well as a 10% tariff on goods imported from China. The move is aimed at tackling undocumented immigrants and the nation’s opioid epidemic, the Trump administration says, though it […]
SnoPUD approves rate increase representing $32.9M in additional revenue
EVERETT—With a vote of two and one abstention, the Snohomish PUD Board of Commissioners approved a 4.6 percent system-average rate increase for all customer classes during its meeting on January 21, effective April 1, 2025. Both Commissioners Sid Logan and Tanya Olson voted to approve the motion; Commissioner Julieta Altamirano-Crosby abstained. “The most important thing […]
300+ recovery champions to meet lawmakers for Recovery Advocacy Day
OLYMPIA—On February 6, 2025, the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA) will convene over 300 recovery champions at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to meet with lawmakers and advocate for legislative priorities as part of Recovery Advocacy Day (RAD). Since 2014, the WRA has created a statewide community that celebrates and advocates for recovery. Since the […]
A permit may soon be required for Washingtonians to purchase firearms
OLYMPIA—A proposal to require a permit to purchase firearms is the latest gun legislation to be introduced in this year’s legislative session. “I think a lot of people miss that no one that I know of, at least here, is anti-Second Amendment,” said Nico Battle, from the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, in support of the […]
Hundreds rally for undocumented immigrant protections
OLYMPIA—More than 500 people braved the cold with their monarch butterfly signs – symbols of immigration, freedom, and movement – to support undocumented immigrant rights during a rally on Thursday, January 30 in Olympia, organized by the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN). Brenda Rodríguez López, executive director of WAISN, said she wasn’t afraid despite warnings […]
