Barney Frank, gay rights trailblazer who shape post-2008 financial reforms, dies at 86
BOSTON—Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, the 4th Congressional District Massachusetts Democrat who became one of the first openly gay members of Congress and a leading author of the landmark financial reforms that followed the 2007-2008 housing crash, has died. He was 86. Frank died Tuesday night at his home in Ogunquit, Maine, after entering hospice […]
Mata: ‘I Owe You an Apology’ for remarks on American flag at council meeting
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood City Councilmember Isabel Mata apologized Thursday for remarks she made at a City Council meeting last Monday in which she said a pride flag was more personally relatable to her than the American flag, a statement that has drawn criticism from hundreds of residents and veterans. In a statement sent directly to […]
Lynnwood City Councilwoman Launches Scathing Attack on the US Flag Just Weeks Before Memorial Day
In a stunning display of contempt for our nation’s most sacred symbol, Lynnwood City Councilwoman Isabel Mata used the May 4, 2026, City Council meeting to disparage the US flag, declare it unrelatable to her, and suggest that the 27 American flags flying year-round at Wilcox Park—Lynnwood’s U.S. Flag Park—should be replaced because they represent […]
Lynnwood councilwoman calls US Flag ‘unrelatable,’ pushes Pride Flag at Wilcox Park
LYNNWOOD— Lynnwood officials are revisiting how and where flags can be displayed across the city, as ongoing debate over Pride flag requests at Wilcox Park exposes gaps in policy and authority. During a Monday Work Session, on May 4, city leaders discussed formalizing rules around commemorative flags—highlighting tensions between maintaining government speech, ensuring consistency, and […]
Seattle’s Jane Don’t wins Miss Congeniality on RuPaul’s Drag Race
SEATTLE—Jane Don’t, a sharp-witted comedian from the Seattle drag scene, was voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants on the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18, earning a $10,000 prize. The 33-year-old performer, whose drag name is a playful spin on “Jane Doe,” finished fifth overall in the competition. She was eliminated in Episode […]
‘Drop the T’ movement gains steam as ex-GLAAD President calls for end to trans youth procedures
The former president of GLAAD has said the prominent LGBTQ advocacy group erred in supporting the medicalization of children who identify as trans, calling for an end to such treatments even if it means admitting the approach was misguided. Herndon Graddick, who led GLAAD from 2012 to 2013, made the comments in the third episode […]
Everett Pride and CASA present a Solstice-themed Pride this weekend
EVERETT—Everett Pride and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are hosting its annual Pride celebration this weekend, from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 21, featuring block parties, markets, and a diva drag brunch. Friday marks the beginning of the celebration with a free 21+ Solstice Night Market, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Wetmore […]
Snohomish County recognizes Pride month with flag raising ceremony
EVERETT—County leadership on June 5 joined by approximately 100 residents at the eastside of the Snohomish County Campus rang in Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony and resource fair. “Paula and I are again bringing out commitment and dedication to our LGBTQI+ community and support inclusion and diversity here in our county,” Councilwoman Megan Dunn […]
