Democrats’ no-mask bill is unenforceable, distracts from real issues
Whether officials in our state like it or not, federal officers have a responsibility to enforce federal laws. That doesn’t change just because the enforcement efforts have unforeseen consequences, such as the tragic deaths of two people in Minnesota over a recent 17-day period. Many in the public have seen the disturbing videos of the […]
Letter-to-Editor: Vote YES on Prop 1 for our kids
As an Edmonds City Councilmember, a CPA, and longtime community member, I’ve seen firsthand how strong schools strengthen our entire community. On February 10, voters in the Edmonds School District have an important opportunity to support Proposition 1, the Educational Programs and Operations replacement levy. Let me be clear: Proposition 1 is not a new […]
WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen announces retirement
OLYMPIA—Washington Supreme Court Justice Barbara A Madsen, the first woman to join the court by popular election in 1992, announced her retirement on Feb. 2, effective April 3, 2026. “In her 33 years on the high court, Justice Madsen served two terms as chief justice and took part in deciding thousands of cases — leaving […]
Verity Credit Union Awards $120,000 in Grants for Growth to 16 BIPOC and Women-Led Startups and Nonprofits
Verity Credit Union, a Seattle-based financial institution with assets totaling $735 million, awarded 16 recipients of its Grants for Growth program with a total of $120,000 to support historically excluded entrepreneurs, BIPOC- and women-led startups, and nonprofits advancing justice and equity across Washington state. Known for its socially responsible, community-rooted banking, Verity’s new Grants for Growth […]
Cantwell announces $323M to prepare Seattle for Polar Security Icebreakers
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on Thursday, January 29, secured a commitment from U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday for an additional $323 million investment to prepare Base Seattle to be homeport to the first three new heavy icebreakers, the first of which will be delivered by 2030—something Sen. Cantwell has long championed. “It is, […]
2025 Congressional App Challenge winners announced
The 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners from Washington’s 1st and 2nd districts: middle schoolers Dylan and Henry Pham’s game combating vaccine misinformation, and high schoolers Isabella Li, Hiya Pandey, and Anya Mehta’s app for early anemia detection. Both apps will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) named the Pham brothers at […]
Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry’s fight for justice at WAWAC Gala
EVERETT— Approximately 200 community members gathered at the Carl Gibson Center for the Washington West African Center’s (WAWAC) second annual fundraising gala, aiming to raise $150,000 for immigrant support services. Saturday’s event featured a keynote address by Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a service-disabled U.S. Army veteran and immigrant who recounted his unlawful 124-day detention by Immigration […]
Conflicting reports cloud Seahawks ownership after Super Bowl as Millionaire Tax looms
SEATTLE—Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the potential sale of the Seattle Seahawks following Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, with sources indicating the team could hit the market shortly after the game, though the owning estate firmly denies it’s for sale now. According to league and ownership sources cited by ESPN, the Seahawks, valued at […]
Boeing Future of Flight and Tour now open seven days a week
MUKILTEO— At the Boeing Future of Flight and tour, guests have the opportunity to explore Boeing’s storied legacy as an aerospace pioneer, and its tremendous impact on the Pacific Northwest Economy, through interactive exhibits, educational storytelling, and even touring the airplane assembly line where they can watch Boeing manufacturers, hard at work, piecing together the […]
WA Senate passes ban on police face coverings
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces in response to growing concerns over masked federal immigration agents. Senate Bill 5855 would cover local, state and federal law enforcement, with limited exceptions for uses like personal protective equipment and undercover or SWAT operations. The proposal is sure to […]
