New $1 coin to feature Native American ballerinas ‘Five Moons’
The United States Mint announced a new $1 coin will be releasing this year featuring esteemed Native American ballerina dancer, Maria Tallchief, along with four others representing the Five Moons – an Oklahoma-based group of Native American ballerinas during the 20th century. The coin is the latest addition to the U.S. Mint’s Native American $1 […]
Sound Transit seeks volunteer to serve on agency oversight panel
SEATTLE, Wash., January 26, 2023—Sound Transit is seeking a volunteer from the North King County Subarea to help the agency succeed in meeting its commitments to the public. The Community Oversight Panel (COP) currently has one upcoming opening for the North King County Subarea beginning on March 1, 2023. Sound Transit relies on the oversight […]
Meta to reinstate account of the 45th POTUS, Donald J Trump
JANUARY 25, 2023—Today, Meta announced that after a two-year suspension, it will reinstate both the Facebook and Instagram accounts the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump. “Two years ago, we took action in what were extreme and highly unusual circumstances,” Nick Clegg, President, Global Affairs wrote in today’s announcement. “We indefinitely suspended […]
Police seeking public assistance in apprehending park vandals
EDMONDS, Wash., January 25, 2023—Edmonds Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects involved in numerous vandalisms to city parks. Over $10,000 of damage has occurred to several parks and restroom facilities throughout the Edmonds, often resulting in unusable facilities and closure to the public. One restroom facility and structure were the victim of […]
After nine years of service, Edmonds PD K-9 Hobbs to retire
EDMONDS, Wash., January 25, 2023—After nearly ten years of service, Police K-9 Hobbs will retire on January 26. Hobbs has partnered with Sergeant Jason Robinson since 2013. Together, they have served the city and region over five-hundred times, apprehending approximately 160 suspects and locating 113 items of evidence. Hobbs, eleven, came to Edmonds PD in […]
Former educator announces run for Lynnwood City Council
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2023—David Parshall, age 49, a former public high school teacher, announced today that he is seeking the Position 7 seat currently held by outgoing Councilmember Shannon Sessions. Sessions announced last year that she would not run for reelection. Parshall identifies roads and transit, along with public safety, livability, and preservation of […]
Bill proposes sealing name changes from the public for transgender people or abuse victims
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 25, 2023—People who change their names to hide from their abusers should be afforded more privacy, Maia Xiao believes after a transgender friend who committed suicide after being harassed online despite a name change. Her friend’s “deadname,” the name used before transitioning, was discovered since it was a public record under Washington […]
Ethics investigation launched against Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2023—Lynnwood residents again brought up concerns with the proposed opioid treatment center during public comments, but Councilmember Josh Binda was a major focus during the council meeting on January 23 for alleged ethics violations. After a long discussion of possible ethics violations by fellow Councilman Josh Binda that recently came to […]
Bills push for improving salmon habitat, removing barriers
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 25, 2023—Starting at the Olympia Ballroom in the state capital’s historic district, students from across Washington carried inflatable orcas and salmon and marched through the streets of Olympia to the steps of the Legislative building. Chanting “Save our salmon,” members of the Washington Youth Ocean and River Conservation Alliance (WYORCA) and other […]
Challenger and Horizon Elementary schools get new additions to facilities
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 24, 2023—Both Challenger and Horizon Elementary Schools are getting new additions to their facilities later this year, adding 59,500 square feet to Challenger and a whopping 92,500 square feet to Horizon! As part of these additions, both schools, located just one mile away from each other, will receive new gym spaces, remodels […]
