September 4, 2024 1:22 am

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Jews and Christians rally demanding UW end antisemitism on campus

antisemitism

SEATTLE—Approximately 500 attended a “United for Israel March” at the University of Washington, led by Pursuit Church NW, on Sunday, May 12, to take a stand against antisemitism that is plaguing the university’s campus. They were met with less than 200 pro-Hamas counter protesters whose faces were covered. The rally and following march were peaceful. […]

Sound Transit announces closure of lanes on I-5 and in Lynnwood

lynnwood closure

LYNNWOOD—In preparation for the upcoming August 30 opening of the much-anticipated Lynnwood Link Extension, Sound Transit announces the closure of lanes in Lynnwood and Shoreline. Night closures of northbound I-5 right lane and northbound I-5 on-ramp from NE 175th St As early as Tuesday, May 14, Sound Transit will close the northbound I-5 right lane from […]

Sutton reveals true reason behind her resignation, council to discuss vacancy

sutton resignation

LYNNWOOD—For its Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, May 13, the Lynnwood City Council is expected approve $3.4 million in water main repairs, enter into an agreement with WSDOT for the 196th St SW/Scriber Creek Culvert replacement project, review the appointment process of officials, and discuss filling the vacancy left by the resignation of the Councilwoman Shirley […]

Three Bob Fergusons now running for governor as race takes turn for the weird

Bob Fergusons

OLYMPIA—The number of Bob Fergusons running to be Washington’s next governor grew to three on Friday. A conservative Republican activist threw a monkey wrench into the race by recruiting two last-minute Democratic candidates who share the same name as the party’s presumed front-runner. The newcomers, one from Yakima and the other Graham, will now share […]

Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court Judge is sworn in by Chief Justice

Judge Rivera

EVERETT—The honorable Judge Whitney M Rivera, Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court Judge, was officially sworn in Thursday, May 10, by Washington State Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez. Judge Rivera replaces Judge Anita Farris who retired from the bench on April 30. Coincidentally it was Judge Farris who first hired Judge Rivera as her law clerk 18 […]

Lynnwood manufactured homeowners stuck with rising rents and nowhere to go

Royalwood Estates

LYNNWOOD—When corporate investor Collective Communities bought Royalwood Estates, a manufactured housing community in Lynnwood, last year, tenants were hit with a whopping increase to rents, raising as much as $300 within just one year plus added fees. With the rent set to increase another $100 this summer, many of the tenants are now facing homelessness, […]

Six-weeks of Seattle light rail service disruptions starting May 12

light rail disruptions

PUGET SOUND—Starting Sunday, May 12, Link 1 Line service will undergo a series of disruptions as crews undertake work to connect the line to future light rail extensions and perform necessary maintenance. The work will impact riders in different ways. Some light rail disruptions will affect only a few stations or late-night service, while others […]

Edmonds College Art Gallery’s Spring exhibition now open

edmonds college

LYNNWOOD—The Edmonds College Art Gallery’s Spring exhibition “Growing Things: An Exhibition of Student Art,” features students’ drawings, paintings, designs, and photography is on display at Lynnwood Hall from May 17 through June 14. Students are entirely in charge of this year’s exhibition. They can personally curate their pieces, choosing what to display and how to […]

Meadowdale Players return this Friday, its most ambitious performance yet!

Mamma Mia

LYNNWOOD—The Meadowdale Players are returning this Friday, May 10, with what Drama Instructor Jacqueline Meyners described as, its biggest and most ambitious performance yet — the critically acclaimed Broadway musical Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia is a romantic comedy based on the music of 1970’s Swedish pop/disco supergroup ABBA. The story takes place on the fictional […]

Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 22-year-old Jessa Kershner

Jessa Kershner

SNOHOMISH—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 22-year-old Jessa Kershner. Kershner’s family reported her missing, Wednesday, May 8, after being out of contact with her since January of 2024. During the initial investigation, deputies learned Jessa was contacted by Bothell Police on January 15 and by law enforcement in Everett […]

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