From solo hobby to 500 members: inside WA’s thriving adult LEGO Community
LYNNWOOD—What started as a handful of adults gathering in living rooms more than 25 years ago has grown into one of the largest LEGO fan communities in the Pacific Northwest. SEALUG — the Seattle LEGO Users Group — now connects more than 500 Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) from Marysville to Olympia, bringing builders, collectors […]
Iranian Americans celebrate at Seattle “Stand with Iranian People” Rally
SEATTLE — Iranian Americans and supporters gathered Sunday at the Federal Building in downtown Seattle to celebrate the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and press for the collapse of the Islamic Republic, hailing U.S. and Israeli actions as the catalyst for a new, democratic Iran. Organizers billed the event as the Stand with […]
Larsen tours Edmonds North Portwalk weeks after securing a $1.2M grant to rebuild aging seawall
EDMONDS — Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA02) toured the Port of Edmonds’ aging North Portwalk and seawall Saturday, just weeks after securing $1.2 million in federal money to rebuild the crumbling waterfront landmark he and Senator Maria Cantell have championed for years. Larsen walked some of the 950-foot stretch of boardwalk and observed the 1968-era seawall […]
Jason Moon challenges Strom Peterson 21st LD State Representative seat
MUKILTEO — Jason Moon, President of the Mukilteo City Council, and a 40-year South Snohomish County resident, announced his campaign for State Representative in Washington’s 21st Legislative District, Position 1. Moon, a Korean American born in Chicago and raised locally since 1985, said he is running because too many residents feel unheard on the issues […]
Middle East at war: Trump calls on Iran to surrender or face ‘certain death’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States and Israel launched a coordinated military assault on Iran early Saturday, targeting the regime’s leadership and military infrastructure in a bid to neutralize threats to American security and prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The Pentagon dubbed the U.S. effort Operation Epic Fury, while Israel named it Operation Roaring Lion. The […]
Everett transwoman indicted for threatening to assassinate President Trump
EVERETT—A transgender individual legally known as Phillip Richard Wharton, who prefers the name Ms. Sadie Wharton, faces federal charges for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald J. Trump in social media posts. Wharton, 20, of Everett, was indicted on February 25, charges of threatening a federal official under 18 U.S.C. § 115(a)(1)(B) which carries a […]
Construction begins on Lake Stevens Historical Museum Building
LAKE STEVENS — The Lake Stevens Historical Museum is pleased to announce that construction has begun on a new museum building being developed by the City of Lake Stevens to preserve and celebrate the city’s history while supporting downtown economic vitality. In coordination with the Lake Stevens Historical Society, city leaders, and community members, the […]
Everett mayor issues Directive to shield community from ICE, encourages police intervene in federal enforcement
EVERETT — Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin issued a directive Wednesday outlining the city’s response to federal immigration enforcement, aiming to protect residents’ privacy and civil rights amid growing concerns over aggressive tactics by federal agents. Franklin signed Mayoral Directive 2026-01 on Feb. 25, announcing it during the City Council meeting that evening. The measure, effective […]
Edmonds College hosts annual electronics recycling, paper shredding, and food pantry donation event on March 14
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College will host an electronics recycling, paper shredding, and food pantry donation event open to the public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. This one-stop drive-thru event allows community members to responsibly dispose of electronics, securely shred sensitive documents, and support the Edmonds College Food Pantry. The event […]
WA lawmakers push for state to embrace nuclear energy
OLYMPIA [By: Ayeda Masood] – The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is looking for a home for a new nuclear energy site – the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus (NLIC) – and “Washington is the perfect place to put that,” Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, said in an interview. Many nuclear energy-related bills introduced in Washington’s […]
