Former Kamiak High School coach arrested for sexual misconduct
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 30, 2023—Mukilteo Police announce the arrest of former Kamiak High School Coach, Julian Willis, 33, for allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor — a 17-year-old female student. Julian Willis, a substitute teacher and assistant football coach at Kamiak High School, was put on leave earlier this year when the allegations surfaced. […]
Superior Court Judge accepts Binda recall effort, decision now falls on voters
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 27, 2023—Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Marybeth Dingledy found sufficient reason to recall Lynnwood City Councilman Josh Binda for misfeasance, malfeasance, and violation of oath of office at a 9:30 a.m. hearing on Tuesday morning, June 27. The court accepted four of five charges brought forth by the Recall Binda Committee — […]
School Principals Gone Wild: A loaded gun, cocaine, and QFC
REDMOND, Wash., June 2, 2023—Two Northshore Elementary School District principals are on administrative leave after one allegedly had a cocaine-induced psychotic episode at a Redmond QFC on Sunday, April 30, 2023. At the time of the incident Michael Griffin, principal of Sunrise Elementary, had a fully loaded Glock-19 pistol, unsecured and stuffed within his sweatshirt […]
Larsen tours Pathfinder Manufacturing and speaks with local students
EVERETT, Wash., June 1, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) visited Pathfinder Manufacturing in South Everett on Monday, May 8, to meet both CEO Dave Trader and high school students who are within its apprenticeship program. Pathfinder Manufacturing, formerly Workforce Development Center, is a certified 501(c)(3) that assembles and machine parts primarily for Boeing Commercial as well […]
Kamiak coach under investigation for sexual relationship with underage student
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 26, 2023—Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct between 33-year-old Julian Willis, and an underage student at Kamiak High School. The teacher in question, Julian Willis, a substitute teacher and assistant football coach at Kamiak High School, was put on leave when the allegations surfaced. He […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
2023 General Election begins with candidate filing week on Monday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 14, 2023—With the bombshell announcement of political power-giant and former U. S. presidential hopeful, Governor Jay Inslee, not seeking re-election, candidates are coming out of the woodwork for the State’s Chief Executive, but we must first make it through the 2023 election cycle. What makes this off-year election so special is […]
Binda expected to sign Settlement Agreement at Monday’s meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 7, 2023—At its Business Meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 8, the Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda is expected to accept an ethics complaint settlement and the council will discuss its remote attendance policy. For meeting details, click here. Councilperson Decker, on behalf of the City Council, filed an Ethics Complaint […]
Lynnwood Councilman under new campaign finance investigation by Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 5, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) today has opened a new enforcement case against Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda for failure to file his 2022 Personal Financial Affairs Disclosure Statement (F-1 report) on time. Also, according to PDC records, Councilman Binda has failed to pay any of the $1,250 in […]
NAACP of Snohomish County defends Binda and calls for investigation
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 4, 2023—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Snohomish County announced today that it is investigating alleged “misinformation” surrounding Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda. “Given the current climate in the Country, we are deeply concerned that young black voices are being targeted and suppressed. Having recently witnessed […]
