Representative Kelly Chambers announces bid for Pierce County Executive
SUMNER, Wash., December 6, 2023—Representative Kelly Chambers (R-Puyallup) surrounded by almost 200 supporters announced her bid to for Peirce County Executive on December 5 at The Hansen Place. Gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert introduced Chambers who has the endorsement of current Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier (R). Chambers is a lifelong resident of Pierce County and […]
Local students walk out in protest to show support for Palestine
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., December 6, 2023—Approximately 50 Mountlake Terrace High School students waked out of their classes in protest on the morning of Tuesday, November 21, to show their support for Palestine amidst Israel’s retaliation on Gaza for Hamas’ early October surprise attacks. Beginning around 9 a.m., the students marched from the school down 44th […]
Arlington’s Amazon fulfillment center revs up staffing for Holidays
ARLINGTON, Wash., December 4, 2023—It’s been three months since Amazon opened Washington’s largest fulfillment distribution center in Arlington, but the warehouse is still far from fully staffed as it enters its first bustling holiday season and is looking to add to its team! The center currently has around 1,900 staff members, in addition to its […]
Larsen Op-Ed: NATO must continue to stand with Ukraine
In October, representatives from NATO member countries, including the United States, gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 69th annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The primary focus of this year’s session was NATO allies’ and partners’ unwavering support for Ukraine. As a member of the Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee, I presented my second […]
Jayapal deflects on why progressive women are “silent” on Hamas rapes
WASHINGTON, DC, December 3, 2023—Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union, Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA07) deflects answering why progressive women are “silent” on the widespread use of brutal rape and sexual violence against Israeli women by Hamas. “With all due respect, I was just asking about the women, and you turned it […]
New home costs may soar an additional $9,000 next year because of new statewide policy
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 3, 2023—The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) on November 28, adopted rules restricting the use of natural gas/propane appliances to adhere with lawmaker’s goals of building zero fossil-fuel greenhouse gas emission homes and buildings by the year 2031. The new effective date for all building codes is March 15, 2024. “Despite hundreds […]
Washington Ferries receive $4.8 million grant to refurbish six vessels
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 2, 2023—Washington State Ferries (WSF) received $4.8 million in federal funding to refurbish the passenger sections of six aging vessels in its fleet. “Our ferry system is a critical part of our transportation network and ridership is growing. With this money, Washington State Ferries will extend the useful life of six vessels […]
Tulalip Resort announces 70,000-sqft expansion and renovation
TULALIP, Wash., December 2, 2023—Tulalip Resort Casino, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced preliminary plans for a 70,250-square-foot expansion in addition to a major renovation of the 192,000-square-foot property. The expansion and renovation will include several new interior and exterior features and upgrades; and is anticipated to be completed by the end […]
Mill Creek annual tree lighting ceremony returns December 2
MILL CREEK, Wash., December 1, 2023—The Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce’s annual tree lighting ceremony returns this Saturday, December 2, in front of Mill Creek City Hall at 15728 Main Street featuring music, cocoa, and even the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus himself. Leading up to the event the Santa Parade, hosted […]
Consulate of Israel releases grisly video footage of Hamas terrorist attack
SEATTLE, Wash., December 1, 2023—The Consulate of Israel to the Pacific Northwest in San Francisco visited the Jewish Family Services center in Seattle Thursday, November 30, to share with select journalists a grizzly reel of footage detailing the horrific nature of the Hamas October 7 terrorist attack against Israel. The roughly 45-minute, video is arranged […]
