County Charter Review Commission to hold meetings in Lake Stevens, Everett, Arlington, and MLT
EVERETT—The 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will be holding a series of public meetings at different locations throughout the county to solicit feedback on the draft proposals. The Commission anticipates taking action on all proposals by the end of May. The proposed amendments will then be transmitted to the County Council for additional public […]
Francisco Torres mentors Mountlake Terrace Jazz Band ahead of competition
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Acclaimed jazz trombonist and educator Francisco Torres paid the Mountlake Terrace Jazz Band a special visit Monday, March 30, for a one-on-one workshop to prepare them for the upcoming 31st annual Jazz at Lincoln Center’s prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival. The workshop began at 1 p.m. and spanned fives […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District announces Architecture, Engineering and Development Team
LYNNWOOD – The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (“The District”) announced today the selection of architecture, engineering and project management firms for the redevelopment of 13-acres in Lynnwood’s city center. The mixed-use master plan is the largest regional redevelopment underway to transform a small event center and replace a 1960s-era shopping mall and associated acres of asphalt […]
Journalist Jonathan Choe strip-searched and jailed for allegedly jaywalking
Seattle-based conservative journalist Jonathan Choe was arrested Saturday on a misdemeanor charge of pedestrian in the roadway while covering a “No Kings” protest in downtown Las Vegas. The charge carries a first-time penalty of $83+court fees. Choe, who was filming for Frontlines TPUSA, said he was on Las Vegas Boulevard as far-left activists heckled Christians […]
South County Fire rescues woman from house
South County firefighters rescued a woman from a house fire near Lake Stickney in unincorporated Lynnwood on Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the 13800 block of 20th Pl W, shortly before 8:30 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from the back of a home. While searching the home, firefighters found a woman inside a bedroom […]
Ferguson signs new income tax bill, lawsuit and referendum challenges begin
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6346 into law March 30, enacting a 9.9% income tax on annual income above $1 million as the Citizen Action Defense Fund announced a legal challenge and Let’s Go Washington also announcing it is launching a referendum to repeal the measure. The bill passed the full Senate […]
Visit Edmonds Bookshop for Independent Bookstore Day
EDMONDS—Edmonds Bookshop is happy to announce their participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! They will also be participating in the Seattle Independent Bookstore Day Passport Challenge, a fun event for local book (and bookstore) lovers to visit all 33 participating Seattle-area independent bookstores beginning on Saturday, April 25th. Passports can be picked […]
Edmonds College to celebrate 41st INSPIRE Gala
LYNNWOOD – The Edmonds College Foundation is proud to announce its 41st annual fundraiser, INSPIRE 2026, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Lynnwood Event Center. This year’s gala, themed “INSPIRE in Black & White: Elegant Pasts, Radiant Futures,” serves as a bridge between the college’s storied legacy and the bright paths its students are […]
Big Pharma sues Washington State over new 340B drug pricing law
[OLYMPIA | JAKE GOLDSTEIN-STREET]—Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to tamp down prescription drug prices for hospitals won’t result in discounts for patients. The lawsuits came the same day Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5981. The law passed the Senate along party lines with Democrats […]
Slugfests in Seattle: UFC returns to Climate Pledge Arena for an unforgettable Fight Night
It wasn’t long ago that Seattle was a city starved for combat sports, having been overlooked by the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a host city since 2013. Things changed in February 2025 when, despite a bout-ending foul in its headliner, UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Song set company records, high future expectations for fans, and […]
