Judge rules female-only Lynnwood spa must allow pre-op transwomen
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 12, 2023—A Western Washington District Court judge has ordered a Lynnwood-based spa to allow pre-op transwomen access to its female-exclusive facilities after a complaint filed with the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC). A rally in support of the spa is planned for Saturday, June 17, at its Lynnwood location. Olympus Spa, […]
Seattle ranked third in most LGBTQ-friendly cities for 2023
According to a study by LawnStarter, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Seattle top the list of major metropolitan cities in America where members of the LGBTQ+ community feel proudest and safest to live. In its article, 2023’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities, LawnStarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on 20 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ city, […]
The latest Trump indictment: What you need to know
MIAMI, Fla., June 11, 2023—The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is scheduled to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday, June 13, to be arraigned on 37 criminal counts, 31 of which are for allegedly violating the Espionage Act of 1917. The indictment is related to the unprecedented Federal Bureau […]
Evergreen State Fair hosts Fair Food Drive June 15-July 8
MONROE, Wash., June 8, 2023 – The Evergreen State Fair is hosting its annual Fair Food Drive and there are multiple ways to participate. The main event is Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. in the west (red) parking lot at the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe where the community can drop off […]
SCBHC Youth Initiative students are off to Nation’s capital to tour colleges
EVERETT, Wash., June 10, 2023—This August, the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s (SCBHC) Youth Initiative Program is headed to Washington D.C. to tour two historically Black colleges. From August 2 through August 8, 16 students, ranging in age from 11 to 22, and four chaperones will arrive in our Nation’s Capital, visit its many historical […]
Marysville police looking for burglary suspect who assaulted woman
MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 10, 2023—Detectives are investigating a burglary and assault that occurred in the 17400 block of 27th Ave in Marysville at about 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7. Marysville Detectives are asking for the public’s help. If you know anything about this crime or recognize the individual depicted in the sketch, please contact […]
Snohomish County suspends all residential outdoor burning
Everett, Snohomish County, June 9, 2023—Due to dry weather conditions, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal announced a Stage 1 outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County effective Friday, June 9th at 8:00 a.m. This is a Stage 1 burn ban to suspend all outdoor residential burning in unincorporated areas of Snohomish County, […]
Flags given to Support 7 to honor veterans on death scenes
The Edmonds Peter Puget Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated American flags recently to the non-profit organization Support 7 so that on-scene First Responder Chaplains could honor Veterans, their families by being able to shroud their Veteran loved one with dignity while family and Support 7 wait for funeral or medical examiner […]
Life sentences and capital punishment now law of the land in Uganda for LGBTQ activity
KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 8, 2023—Uganda now has one of the world’s toughest laws against the LGBTQ community after the passing, last month, of legislation that would sentence those convicted of homosexuality to life in prison, or even death. The Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2023, and tightens […]
Celebrating Black Excellence at annual Red and White Banquet
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) celebrated Black Excellence by recognizing members of the community deemed “roses” at its Red and White Banquet Award Ceremony, on April 29, at Mill Creek Foursquare Church. The awards were divided into a rose’s various stages – roots, stems, budding youth or “past, […]
