John Braun commentary: No matter what income tax backers say, there’s no free lunch
Washington State Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, speaks at a Let’s Go Washington rally supporting initiatives concerning parental rights and barring transgender athletes from participating in girls’ athletics at the Washington state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Before the new state income tax passed by Democrats was even proposed as legislation, many of us who oppose […]
PUD celebrates major infrastructure upgrades
EVERETT – Community members are invited to celebrate the completion of three significant Snohomish County PUD infrastructure improvement projects benefiting the Camano Island and Stanwood communities at a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. at 531 E. North Camano Dr., Camano Island, WA. The Snohomish County PUD has recently completed […]
WAGRO Foundation launches “Bridging Generations” Initiative to advance digital equity for Latino seniors
SNOHOMISH COUNTY —WAGRO Foundation proudly announces the launch of “Bridging Generations: Access to Technology and Digital Literacy for Latino Seniors,” a community-centered initiative designed to reduce the digital divide among Latino and low-income older adults across Snohomish County. Through a culturally responsive and equity-driven approach, the initiative provides bilingual (Spanish/English) digital literacy training in trusted […]
Theo Angelis launches WA State Supreme court campaign with strong statewide endorsements
OLYMPIA, WA — Respected attorney and advocate Theo Angelis, appointed one week ago to Washington State Supreme Court, today announced a powerful slate of early endorsements for his 2026 campaign to retain his seat on the state’s highest court. Following his appointment by Governor Bob Ferguson to succeed retiring Justice Barbara Madsen, Angelis is building […]
DEA Seattle removes 2.8 million fatal fentanyl doses in cartel crackdown
SEATTLE — Federal agents in Washington state arrested 87 people and pulled 54 kilograms of fentanyl, 151 kilograms of methamphetamine, 16 kilograms of cocaine and 114 firearms off the streets during a 30-day blitz that removed more than 2.8 million potentially deadly doses (adjusted for impurities) of fentanyl from Washington state communities, the U.S. Drug […]
Lynnwood roundtable ignites debate on boys in girls’ sports after Edmonds venue cancellation
LYNNWOOD — A roundtable discussion on whether boys should be allowed to compete in girls’ sports drew about 60 attendees to the Lynnwood Event Center on March 14 after the Edmonds Waterfront Center canceled the event just weeks before the scheduled date during International Women’s Month. Jess Grant, co-founder of Title IX Edmonds, expressed appreciation […]
Crosslake Connection opens March 28 with Full 2 Line light rail across Lake Washington
LYNNWOOD — Sound Transit will open the Crosslake Connection on March 28, delivering the first light rail service across Lake Washington and completing the 2 Line for seamless travel throughout the Puget Sound region—from Lynnwood to Chinatown to Mercer Island to Bellevue to Downtown Redmond. Community celebrations are schedule to fill the day with events […]
Community invited to Jason Moon Kickoff, April 26
Residents are invited to the Campaign Kickoff of Jason Moon on Sunday, April 26 at 6pm at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center located at 6330 195th Street Southwest in Lynnwood. The event will have food and some speakers from the community. Jason Moon, current Mukilteo City Council President, will share his vision for the 21st Legislative […]
Oso Strong: Remembering the Deadly 2014 Washington Landslide 12 Years Later
ARLINGTON—Sunday marks the 12th anniversary of the Oso mudslide that devastated a rural community twelve years ago, with the death of 43 people and a test of Washingtonian strength and remarkable resilience. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell: “Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Oso landslide, a terrible tragedy that suddenly cut short the lives of […]
Sound Transit Weaponizes Eminent Domain Against Federal Way Church
The term, “eminent domain,” when invoked by government, infers a sense of nobility, honorability, and indicates an exercise for the public’s common good. In many cases, the use of eminent domain can be beneficial to a community in need but should only be utilized when no other alternatives exist. Sadly, more often than not, it’s used […]
