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 […]
Faith, Equity, and the Responsibility to Protect Opportunity
As a pastor, educator, and proud member of the African American community, I approach public policy through both a moral lens and a deep sense of responsibility to those who are too often left behind. In both the Black church and across the African diaspora, leadership has always carried a sacred expectation: to protect the […]
Sound Transit $34.5 Billion Budget Shortfall, Line 2 Opens March 28
SEATTLE — Sound Transit confronted a $34.5 billion budget shortfall for its Sound Transit 3 expansion as leaders searched for ways to deliver on voter promises amid soaring construction costs. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, who chairs the Sound Transit Board, issued a statement outlining the board’s approach to the latest challenges. “In the face […]
Fatal Everett Police Shooting Near Emerson School Under SMART Investigation
EVERETT — A man died after being shot by law enforcement officers early Friday in Everett when he advanced on them following reports of gunfire near an elementary school. The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team is investigating the use of force incident that took place around 2:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, in the 8700 […]
Navy Veteran Chris Elder Announces Candidacy for Washington State Legislature
Chris Elder, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who served in naval aviation and a longtime Snohomish County resident, on Thursday announced his candidacy for State Representative in Washington’s 44th Legislative District against incumbent Rep. Brandy Donaghy. Below is the press release by the Chris Elder campaign in its entirety: Running to represent the hardworking families […]
Safe, monitored spill at Spada Lake expected later today
EVERETT – Recent heavy rain is quickly filling the PUD’s Spada Lake Reservoir with water levels predicted to reach the top of Culmback Dam’s morning glory spillway late this afternoon. Water traveling through the spillway is discharged into the Sultan River, where it flows 16-miles to join the Skykomish River at the city of Sultan. […]
Federal Judge to Block HHS Declaration That Cuts Medicare Medicaid Funding for Trans Youth Procedures
PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge in Oregon said on Thursday it would grant a summary judgment against a declaration by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that sought to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding to hospitals performing certain procedures on transgender minors. U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai will rule that the […]
Lynnwood City Council to tackle zoning updates, budget gap at upcoming meetings
LYNNWOOD— The Lynnwood City Council is poised to take up a wide‑ranging agenda Monday, March 23, that includes zoning code updates, budget analysis and financial policy changes as city leaders seek to balance community priorities with fiscal realities amid ongoing population growth. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council […]
SAVE America Act could cost Washington $40M and block eligible voters, Hobbs warns
Election officials warned Thursday that the SAVE America Act could saddle the state with tens of millions of dollars in new costs and erect fresh barriers for eligible voters already accustomed to convenient mail-in balloting. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs joined U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla of California and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, along with […]
Gov. signs Low bill protecting families of fallen first responders from health coverage gaps
OLYMPIA—Families of Washington law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty will soon have stronger protection from health coverage gaps under legislation sponsored by Rep. Sam Low and signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Under House Bill 2441, surviving spouses, domestic partners and dependent children will be reimbursed for health insurance […]
