Washington man pleads guilty to $97M oil investment laundering scam
SEATTLE — A 47-year-old Washington state man pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit money laundering in a scheme that funneled nearly $100 million in fraud proceeds from phony oil and gas investments to overseas cryptocurrency wallets, federal prosecutors said. Geoffrey K. Auyeung, of Newcastle, admitted setting up nine business entities to receive funds from […]
Trump announces new tariffs after SCOTUS ruling, alleges foreign meddling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J Trump on Friday lambasted the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling curtailing his use of emergency powers for tariffs, labeling it “ridiculous” and “terrible,” while alleging foreign influence on nation’s highest court. He announced that the tariffs will remain in effect and that he will be signing an executive […]
Fentanyl exposure shuts down Snohomish County Courtroom
EVERETT — A courtroom in the Snohomish County Courthouse was evacuated Thursday after fentanyl residue on a scale was exposed during a trial, prompting medical evaluations for about 20 people, authorities said. The incident occurred at 11:55 a.m. when an evidence envelope containing the scale was handled and opened in a second-floor courtroom, according to […]
EASC Announces Activate Snohomish Community Grant Recipients
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on Feb. 19 announced the recipients of the Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program, awarding a total of $85,000 to 22 businesses and municipalities across Snohomish County. Each grant is designed to support local readiness and engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle™. Funded by the Seattle Foundation with support […]
Foiled terror attempt against DHS in Idaho
MERIDIAN, Idaho—Authorities are searching for a suspect who stole an ambulance, loaded it with gas cans and rammed it into a federal office building housing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offices in an apparent attempted arson attack and domestic terrorism incident. No injuries were reported, and no fire was ignited. The incident occurred around 11:10 […]
A proposed bill would place worker rights under state protection
OLYMPIA [Annika Hauer]— Under a bill before the legislature, a state agency would step in to protect workers under collective bargaining should a federal board fail to do so. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) enforces labor laws and rights in the private sector with the exemption of agricultural workers. In January 2025, President Donald […]
Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence
OLYMPIA [Cassie Diamond] – As Washingtonians geared up to celebrate love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, lawmakers highlighted how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors. During a press conference Feb. 13, Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, said we are facing a “worldwide reckoning” after the release of the Epstein files. She went on […]
Tension rising over how to spend revenue from proposed WA income tax
OLYMPIA [Bill Lucia] — A day after the Washington state Senate approved an income tax on millionaire earners, Gov. Bob Ferguson said he’s still not satisfied with the bill. He’s previously preached the need to pump a significant portion of the proceeds toward tax relief. On Tuesday, he said lawmakers hadn’t gone far enough and […]
Bill critics dubbed the ‘initiative killer’ appears dead for 2026 session
OLYMPIA [The Center Square] — The initiative killer bill appears to be dead in Olympia, at least for this session. SB 5973 – sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, cleared out of the Senate State Government Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee last month, but on Tuesday, Sen. Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, said the bill was not expected to […]
Washington flood damage totals at least $182M, governor says
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Tuesday asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal with damage to roads, levees and more from flooding in December, and prepare for similar future disasters. The preliminary damage estimate for the state is $182.3 million, Ferguson said. “This historic flooding resulted in, we believe, […]
