Targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, manhunt underway for killer

BROOKLYN PARK, MN—In what is described as “targeted political violence” by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, lawmakers former House Speaker Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were fatally shot at their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday, June 14, 2025. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were also shot and […]
Corporations and Charities Division Moving to new Tumwater location

OLYMPIA—The Corporations and Charities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State is moving to a new location to better serve its customers. The new office will be located at 243 Israel Road SE in Tumwater, Washington. It will be open for in-person services on Wednesday, June 18. The last day for business at the […]
Gov Ferguson announces ferry service expansions, including a new hybrid-electric boat

SEATTLE—Governor Bob Ferguson, joined by Chair of Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), Representative Greg Nance (D-Kitsap), and Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, announced new service expansions to the Washington State Ferry system Thursday, June 13, including a second boat to the Seattle-Bremerton route beginning this weekend. “We are a ferry dependent community. And for […]
When the community leads, the arts thrive: Save the Arts in the Edmonds School District!

LYNNWOOD—Music education in the Edmonds School District is in crisis. Due to ongoing budget cuts, eleven music and choir classes across middle and high schools are at risk of being permanently eliminated, impacting hundreds of students and jeopardizing the future of award-winning programs that have long brought pride to our schools and community. In response, […]
Dio Boucsieguez, Lynnwood CC candidate, wants to build Lynnwood’s arts and culture while keeping it affordable

LYNNWOOD—Diodato “Dio” Boucsieguez, candidate for Lynnwood City Council Position 1, is committed to not being a rubber stamp for any new tax increases. His priorities are budget and growth management, trust and transparency, public safety, and fostering an arts and entertainment culture for the city. Boucsieguez felt compelled to run for Lynnwood City Council because […]
Snohomish County Recovery Court celebrates its 1,000th graduate

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Superior Court celebrated its 1,000th graduate from its Adult Recovery Court Thursday, June 13. “That’s hundreds of lives changed, potentially hundreds of lives saved,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “I am proud and grateful for the work the Adult Recovery Court does, and of the many graduates who have put in […]
Bothell Islamic Center receives bomb threat in alleged hate crime

BOTHELL—The Islamic Center of Bothell received an anonymous website contact form submission titled “Blow up the mosque” on Sunday, June 8, which threatened and specifically detailed how they would attack the local religious center. Both local law enforcement and the FBI have been contacted, and it is now being investigated as a possible hate crime. […]
Lynnwood Hosts 3rd Juneteenth Freedom Festival: A Celebration of History, Equity, and Community

LYNNWOOD–In partnership with Project Girl Mentoring, Edmonds School District, and the City of Lynnwood, invites the community to gather for the Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 PM at the Cedar Valley Community School. This powerful community celebration honors Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending […]
SeattleFWC26 unveils Countdown Clock, commemorating one year until the FIFA 2026 World Cup

SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) unveiled a new “One Year to Go” Countdown Clock today, June 11, in Seattle Center right outside the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP). The clock will count down the days, hours, and minutes until the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in exactly one […]
Superior Court Judge sides with Lake Stevens Sewer District in lawsuit against the City

LAKE STEVENS—A Snohomish County Superior Court Judge sided with the Lake Stevens Sewer District on Tuesday, June 10, in a lawsuit between the district and the City of Lake Stevens regarding disagreements on when the two entities would merge. The city and the Sewer District have been involved in a less-than-amicable merger process for […]