Lonestar Live at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort
ARLINGTON—Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music as Lonestar, the acclaimed American country band best known for chart-topping hits and heartfelt ballads, comes to Angel of the Winds Casino Resort on Friday, June 19, 2026, in the Rivers Run Event Center. Lonestar has captivated audiences for decades with memorable songs that blend traditional country storytelling with […]
Russian crude oil surges 76 percent as Operation Epic Fury enters sixth week
The price of Russian Urals crude oil has surged to a 13-year high since the U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury began against Iran, climbing more than 76% in the past month as global supplies tightened from Middle East disruptions. Urals, Russia’s main export blend, traded at $121.17 per barrel as of April 2 and hit a […]
Bellevue rally backs Operation Epic Fury against Iranian regime
BELLEVUE—A couple of hundred people made their voices heard at the Lion and Sun Rally in Downtown Bellevue on Saturday to protest against the atrocities of the Iranian Ayatollah regime and demanding justice for the roughly 40,000 Iranians killed in a January protest crackdown. “People should know that the Islamists in Iraq and in Lebanon […]
WA Supreme Court fast-tracks Let’s Go Washington referendum fight against new income tax law
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to review an emergency petition brought by Let’s Go Washington after the political action group was denied a referendum to repeal SB-6346, the income tax bill signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson on March 30. “At the direction of the Court Commissioner, the emergency motion for accelerated […]
Juvenile gray whale nicknamed ‘Willapa Willy’ dies in Washington river
RAYMOND—A juvenile gray whale that strayed about 20 miles up the freshwater Willapa River in southwest Washington was found dead Saturday, April 4, officials with Cascadia Research Collective announced. The young whale, nicknamed “Willapa Willy” by locals, was first spotted Wednesday, April 1, in the North Fork of the Willapa River near Raymond in Pacific […]
AANHPI Community Corner: Commentary: Building a Living Archive of Freedom and Peace
In every community, there are stories that risk being forgotten. For many Korean Americans, history is not something distant. It lives in the memories of those who experienced war, division, migration, and rebuilding. These are not just personal stories—they are part of a shared human experience that connects generations and communities. As a Korean American […]
Lake Stevens School District breaks ground on brand new elementary school
LAKE STEVENS—The Lake Stevens School District officially broke ground on its upcoming new elementary school on Monday, March 30, major project aimed at easing overcrowding and accommodating the area’s rapid population growth. “It’s great to be here today, to break ground on elementary school number 8. This is nothing that anyone has done by themselves. […]
Bothell Police Seeking Public Assistance in Identifying Male Suspect Who Assaulted a Woman
BOTHELL—Bothell Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who allegedly assaulted a woman in in her neighborhood. On March 31 at approximately 5:15 PM, an adult female was assaulted while walking near 240th St SE and 31st Dr SE (Pinnacle Sonata area) in Bothell. The individual pictured below was seen in […]
Bellingham Naked Bike Ride co-founder charged with possession of child porn
BELLINGHAM—The co-founder of Bellingham’s annual Naked Bike Ride has been charged with two felonies involving the possession and viewing of child pornography, according to Whatcom County Superior Court records. Zachary Elisha Robertson, 42, of Bellingham, was arrested March 10 by Bellingham police after his wife contacted authorities upon finding him viewing explicit images of children […]
Julie Moore accepts top County Executive position
EVERETT—Former Lynnwood Assistant City Administrator Julie Moore announced April 3 that she has accepted a role as Chief of Staff to Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. She resigned from her position with the City of Lynnwood in January. “I’m honored to support the Executive’s office in advancing key priorities—from delivering essential services to driving thoughtful […]
