Suzan DelBene Commentary: RFK Jr.’s AI Pilot Program is a Trojan Horse for privatizing Medicare
Earlier this year, Joanne, a Medicare patient from Quilcene, Washington, went to her doctor for severe pain in her lower back, down her leg and on the top of her foot. An MRI showed that a herniated disc was pressing on her sciatic nerve. Joanne’s doctor prescribed an epidural steroid injection to help alleviate the […]
John Braun commentary: Democrats are in no rush to settle concerns about potential fraud
A recent state audit questioned whether Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families had properly spent federal funds to subsidize childcare. Between compliance and documentation concerns, the money involved could exceed $37 million. Just as troubling, if not more so, is an admission DCYF made through the audit: Two-thirds of the payments it made to […]
Guilty verdict in 2024 Lake Stevens murder case
EVERETT—A Snohomish County jury found 58-year-old Arlington man Mark Downey guilty on April 8, 2026, of Murder in the Second Degree with a deadly weapon in connection with the 2024 death of 37-year-old Katie McQueen of Mariposa, California. On August 20, 2024, deputies responded to reports of a suspicious death in the 11800 block of […]
‘Finish the Spine’: Everett Mayor and County Executive make the case for Everett Link Extension
EVERETT—With a looming $34.5 billion budget deficit facing Sound Transit light rail over the next 20 years, the City of Everett is laying a compelling case for why the Sound Transit Board should keep a fully funded Everett Link in an upcoming ST3 System Plan vote expected no later than June 30. “So first of […]
Senator Keith Wagoner Announces Candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner, Position 3
SEDRO-WOOLLEY – Today, State Senator Keith Wagoner (R-39th District) formally announced his candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner, Position 3. Wagoner registered his campaign with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) in June 2025, shortly after Commissioner Lisa Janicki announced her retirement. A former Sedro-Woolley City Councilmember and Mayor, Wagoner currently serves as State Senator for the […]
Mukilteo Searches for City Council Replacement
MUKILTEO– The City of Mukilteo announced this week that it is seeking applicants to fill the unexpired term of City Council Position No. 5 that was vacated when former City Councilmember Mike Dixon resigned due to increased professional demands and growing family commitments. “I would like to thank Council Member Dixon for stepping up to serve the residents of Mukilteo. His […]
Representative Sought for Snohomish County Boundary Review Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Applicants are sought for a vacant position on the Boundary Review Board. This is a quasi-judicial body that provides an impartial, inter-governmental decision process on proposed annexations, incorporations, and mergers of jurisdictional boundaries for municipalities and special purpose districts (fire districts, water districts, etc.). The board consists of five citizens who are […]
Swalwell resigns from Congress and suspends gubernatorial run as sexual misconduct allegations mount
LOS ANGELES—Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck said he has evicted California Representative Eric Swalwell, 45, from his $26 million Beverly Hills mansion and is demanding the return of more than $1 million in campaign contributions as the Democrat’s political career unraveled over sexual misconduct allegations from at least four women—Swalwell is currently married. A former staffer accused […]
Roblox launches age-based ‘kids’ and ‘select’ accounts to enhance child safety from predators
SAN MATEO—Roblox Corporation announced on April 13 that it will introduce two new age-specific account types for younger users as part of its ongoing efforts to improve online safety on the popular gaming and creation platform. Roblox has faced multiple lawsuits alleging failure to protect children from online child predators, grooming, and inappropriate content. These […]
Lake Stevens School District pays $2M settlement to former student in sexual grooming case
LAKE STEVENS—A former Lake Stevens School District student will receive a $2 million settlement after alleging the school district failed to properly protect her against a former teacher’s sexual grooming behavior. The lawsuit targets Mark Hein, a former calculus teacher at Lake Stevens high school, who was placed on administrative leave in 2023 after a […]
