June 15, 2025 8:44 am

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Targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, manhunt underway for killer

Minnesota lawmakers

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

Corporations Charities

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

ferry service

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!

edmonds 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, […]

Bothell Islamic Center receives bomb threat in alleged hate crime

Bothell Islamic Center

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. […]

Edmonds Police investigate anti-Muslim bias at City Park

city park

EDMONDS—On June 10, 2025, Edmonds Police responded to a disturbance at City Park involving an intoxicated man who made racially charged comments toward two women in Islamic attire. The situation escalated, but no arrest was made per the victims’ wishes. “As mayor of Edmonds, I want to be clear that acts of hate or intolerance […]

Community leaders pay their respects to Ms. Marilyn Quincy

Marilyn Quincy

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County leaders paid their respects for the late Ms. Marilyn Quincy, who’s impact and legacy on Snohomish County history will be forever remembered. Founder of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee and Snohomish County legend, Quincy passed away on June 4, at the age of 81. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett […]

50 Washington high school seniors commit to STEM careers

STEM Signing Day

RENTON—High school seniors and new graduates from across Washington state were honored Friday, June 6, at STEM Signing Day, hosted by Boeing in collaboration with the Seattle Seahawks and Partnership for Learning. Held at the National Football League’s Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, the annual celebration recognized students committed to pursuing post-secondary education and […]

EASC hosts virtual panel on Export Resources and Global Market Access  

export resources

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual Coffee Chats panel discussion titled Global Trade & Exporting, on Tuesday, June 17, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The event will explore how businesses can navigate today’s evolving trade environment, including global market shifts, regulatory changes, and supply chain challenges. Panelists from key trade […]

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