The District accuses fellow board member of planning spa protest
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 12, 2023—In a shocking decision, the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (otherwise known as The District) unanimously approved a vote of no confidence, Tuesday morning, of its newest, and only Asian American member, Vivian Dong, for her support of Olympus Spa — a District business currently entangled in a legal battle regarding a […]
Brian Smith, VOA CEO, prioritizes housing, mental health, and child care
EVERETT, Wash., July 12, 2023—Brian Smith, President and CEO of Volunteers of America (VOA), was appointed to his position last May and has been met with multiple successes since. From distributing over $100 million in relief funds to introducing the 988 suicide prevention line, Smith is off to a good start. The 988-line, Smith said, […]
Lynnwood to address drug enforcement measures on July 24
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 11, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will act on drug enforcement measures during their next business meeting on July 24, according to Council President Shannon Sessions. During the council’s July 7 business meeting, Sessions gave an update on the council’s plans regarding the Blake decision and the city’s drug ordinance passed back in […]
Arlington Fourth of July brings out the red, white and blue in festival-goers
ARLINGTON, Wash., July 10, 2023—Thousands of people turned out for the Arlington Hometown Celebration at Legion and Haller parks to exercise their right for freedom to celebrate the annual Fourth of July festival. From pancakes and parades to the Great Stilly Duck Dash and a dazzling fireworks show, there were plenty of events and attractions […]
Sultan man injured and his dog dead after officer involved shooting
Sultan, Wash., July 10, 2023—Detectives with the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Sultan that resulted in the suspect being shot and wounded with non-life-threatening injuries. A dog was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. The Incident happened at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, July […]
Lynnwood Councilman tells PDC he doesn’t know how to write checks to pay fines
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 9, 2023—During a Brief Adjudicative Proceeding on Thursday, July 6, with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC), Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda was found in violation of failing to file his Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) timely and fined $300 that will be suspended with the condition that he pays $1,250 (and […]
Judge Jennifer Langbehn endorses Moriarty for Snohomish County Superior Court judge
I write to encourage Snohomish County voters to Retain Judge Moriarty. I am one of Judge Moriarty’s current benchmates, and practiced law with him for 13 years so I have seen his commitment to this County firsthand. Judge Moriarty was an excellent role model, requiring associates and staff to treat everyone with respect, and hold […]
Dutch government collapses, PM resigns, Farmers Party poised to take control
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, July 9, 2023—The Dutch government collapses after an 18-month unorthodox coalition fell apart over immigration policies on Friday. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte issued his resignation on Saturday, July 8, to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands who abruptly returned from Greece to accept the outgoing prime minister’s resignation. The four-party coalition comprised of […]
Alan Rubio kicks off his Alderwood Water & Wastewater District campaign
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 8, 2023—Alan Rubio kicked off his campaign for Alderwood Water & Wastewater District at Wilcox Park on Saturday, July 8. “This is more for the community than it is for me,” Rubio told supporters at his Meet & Greet event. “For those that are complaining about the water price and their water […]
Buttigieg tours Washington highlighting Biden’s Investing in America agenda
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 8, 2023—U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg traveled to Washington state this week to highlight how President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda and “Bidenomics” strategy are working to bolster the clean energy economy and tackle the climate crisis. “Washington state has done very well in these last few rounds of grants,” […]
