Hawaiian Council’s 24th annual convention comes to a close at Tulalip
TULALIP—The 2025 Native Hawaiian Convention came to a close today, Thursday, October 9, wrapping up four days of lūʻau, workshops, performances, and discussions all centered around the life, culture, and policies of the Native Hawaiian people. This year more than 1,100 people gathered on the Tulalip Tribes land – the first time ever the Hawaiian […]
Roughly 5,000 beer lovers reel in fall at Elysian’s annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival
SEATTLE—Roughly 5,000 beerheads congregated at Elysian Brewery’s Capitol Hill brewpub for its 21st annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival on Friday, October 3, through Saturday, October 4, to taste 60 different innovations from Elysian and guest breweries, hear live music, and witness the ceremonious great pumpkin beer tapping, signifying the start of pumpkin beer season. Elysian […]
Ignite Robotics Competitions coming to Monroe, Washington
MONROE – Ignite Robotics bringing their robotic competitions to the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe Washington. The two robotic competitions are Quantum’s Spooktacular V5 Robotics Competition, November 1, 2025, and Ignite the Northwest V5RC Signature Event, January 9-11, 2026. November 1st: Quantum’s Spooktacular V5 Robotics Competition This is a Middle and High School regional tournament […]
Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court
[STATELINE]—The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, October 14, is scheduled to hear oral arguments in a case that could reverse or solidify state laws across the country that ban a controversial counseling practice for LGBTQ+ youth. The case challenges a 2019 Colorado law that bans “conversion therapy” for children and teens. Conversion therapy is a […]
FBI document reveals spying on US Senate Republicans
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On October 6, 2025, Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a declassified FBI document dated September 27, 2023, showing that FBI agents conducted a preliminary “analysis” of cellphone toll records for a total of nine Republican lawmakers, including himself, in connection with an inquiry into potential efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. “I […]
Lynnwood Council VP Binda appears to have falsely claimed college degree in official voter pamphlet
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Council Vice President Joshua Binda appears to have falsely claimed in the Snohomish County Voter’s Pamphlet (p. 73) that he graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Further, no enrollment records for Joshua Binda were found to confirm that he ever attended the University of Washington as […]
Cascade Symphony begins its 64th season Oct 27
EDMONDS—The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 64th season on Monday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m., performing music by Mendelssohn, Grieg, Goldmark, Liadov, and Kabalevsky for its Opening Night and Piano Celebration concert at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Avenue North, in Edmonds. Michael Miropolsky, in his 24th season as Cascade Symphony’s Music Director, says […]
Calling All Young Artists: Enter the “Design Together, Discover Together” Youth Art Contest now through Oct. 20, 2025
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Grab your markers, paints, crayons or tablet—whatever is your jam—it’s time to let your imagination roll! Community Transit is excited to launch the “Design Together, Discover Together” Youth Art Contest, open to Snohomish County youth ages 5–18. The theme of the contest is “Riding Transit with Friends.” Now through October 20, 2025, kids and […]
Community Development Grant applications open for public facilities and services
MARYSVILLE—Do you have a plan for a capital project to help serve people without homes or a public service that helps meet the needs of people with lower incomes? The City of Marysville has opened applications for Community Development Block Grant Draft (CDBG) funds for program years 2026 and 2027. Funds are available in two […]
Dixon’s picks for the upcoming Mukilteo election
For the upcoming Mukilteo election on November 4, I support and endorse the following candidates: Dode Carlson over Jim Sterba. Dode’s long record of civil and public service must be given consideration. After retiring as our city postmaster, Dode has been incredibly active as a leader in many of our community organizations, including the Lighthouse […]
