Ferguson, Brown seek injunction against GEO Group to allow inspections at Tacoma ICE facility
TACOMA — Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown announced Tuesday they are asking a federal court to order The GEO Group to allow Washington Department of Health inspectors into the Northwest ICE Processing Center, the private immigration detention facility the company operates in Tacoma. The presser took place in front of the Northwest […]
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted for call-to-action social media post to kill President Trump
A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina on Tuesday, April 28, returned an indictment charging former FBI director James Comey with making threats to harm President Donald J. Trump, the DOJ announced. “Threatening the life of the President of the United States is a grave violation of our nation’s laws,” said […]
Fauci’s top aide indicted for FOIA evasion of COVID-related emails
WASHINGTON, D.C. — David Morens, 78, a former scientific senior advisor who served under former Director Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has been indicted on federal charges that he conspired with others to evade Freedom of Information Act requests by using a personal email account to hide communications about […]
See ‘Water in Action’ at the PUD’s Hydropower Appreciation Days
MONROE—Snohomish County PUD invites community members to Hydropower Appreciation Day at the Woods Creek Sustainability Center in Monroe, Wash., on May 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon for a behind-the-scenes look at how the utility turns water into clean, renewable electricity. The Woods Creek Sustainability Center includes a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project, food forest, and stunning […]
City of Everett and VOAWW cuts ribbon on brand new pallet shelter village
EVERETT—The City of Everett, in partnership with the Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), cut the ribbon on a brand-new Pallet Shelter Village in Everett Monday, April 27, which will have the capacity to house 20 women (with up to three children each) currently experiencing homelessness. In addition to the 20, 100-square foot, individual units, […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Seattle Unveils Monumental Vital Spirit Sculpture
SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) unveiled Vital Spirit, a monumental sculpture commissioned to commemorate Seattle Stadium’s role as a host venue for six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches on Monday, April 27. The unveiling ceremony took place at Seattle Stadium’s North Plaza on April 27, 2026, and was attended by city and […]
John Braun commentary: Democrats fail to protect children, but they’ll go after sheriffs
Olympia’s majority Democrats showed again this year how their priorities are way off when it comes to the safety of the public. The bills they rejected include two I had introduced that are aimed at protecting children. One would have held adults accountable for hurting young kids by exposing them to fentanyl or similar opioids. […]
Susanna Johnson announces re-election campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff
LAKE STEVENS—Susanna Johnson, a decorated and trusted law enforcement leader with a long history of keeping communities safe in Snohomish County, announced Monday, April 27, she will be running for re-election as Snohomish County Sheriff in the 2027 election. Susanna was elected as the 33rd Sheriff of Snohomish County, taking her oath on January 1, 2024. Sheriff […]
Reunited: Mukilteo and Everett ‘build bridges’ across cities with opening of Edgewater Bridge
MUKILTEO & EVERETT—The cities of Mukilteo and Everett collectively cut the ribbon on the Edgewater Bridge replacement Monday, April 27, which carries West Mukilteo Boulevard to the western limits of Everett. The bridge will officially open to traffic tomorrow, April 28, after two years of closure. For the last 80 years, the Edgewater Bridge carried […]
Get an insider’s view of Edmonds’ favorite tradition—volunteer for the 2026 festival!
EDMONDS– For 68 years, the Edmonds Arts Festival has filled the city with art, energy, and community—and now, you’re invited to be part of what makes it all happen. Volunteer applications for 2026 are officially open, offering a chance to step inside one of Edmonds’ most beloved traditions and experience the Festival from a whole […]
