Kicking Gas unveils ‘Gnome Sweet Gnome’ video on the hidden dangers of gas stoves
The Kicking Gas Campaign has launched “Gnome Sweet Gnome,” a video aimed at illustrating the connections between household gas appliances, public health concerns, and climate impacts, while providing free educational tools and encouraging community engagement to promote safer alternatives. The campaign describes the video as “short” and “playful,” noting that it addresses how “burning gas […]
Garbage collection in Snohomish County suspended as strikes continue
LYNNWOOD—As Teamsters union workers continue to strike against Republic Services waste disposal, trash collection services have been suspended in portions of King and Snohomish Counties leading to buildups in waste in some cities. Over 2,000 Republic Teamsters have joined the strike since July 1 demanding higher wages, improved healthcare, and other benefits. “[We’re fighting for] […]
Port of Everett Marks 28th Consecutive Year of Clean Financial Audits
EVERETT—The Port of Everett announced that the Washington State Auditor’s Office has presented another clean audit report of Port operations, marking 28 consecutive years of financial audits with no findings. “What an accomplishment, to come up clean with every penny and nickel accounted for and no findings for the 28th year in a row,” Port Commission […]
US Senate cancels $9 billion in previously approved funding from NPR, PBS, foreign aid programs
WASHINGTON — The United States Senate agreed to legislation early Thursday, July 17, that will cancel $9 billion in previously approved funding for public broadcasting and various foreign aid accounts in another victory for the Trump administration. “Tonight, Senate Republicans pulled the plug on more than 1,500 public radio and TV stations across America – silencing […]
SPD arrest suspect connected to attack on journalist during anti-ICE protests
[The Center Square]—The man accused of attacking an independent journalist during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Seattle last month was arrested Wednesday, July 16. The victim, Cam Higby, told The Center Square he got a text from a detective with the Seattle Police Department confirming 33-year-old Jeremy Lawson, of Monroe, was in […]
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring elected as new vice president of the Association of Washington Cities
OLYMPIA—Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring has been elected vice president of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The election was conducted by city leaders from across Washington state during AWC’s annual conference in Kennewick, Washington, held from June 24-27, 2025. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to take on this new leadership role,” said Mayor Nehring. “We […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra awarded grants by the Hazel Miller Foundation and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
EDMONDS—The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has received grants from both the Hazel Miller Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to support the orchestra’s efforts to bolster music education in the local schools and to reinforce the orchestra’s other community outreach efforts in 2025. The Hazel Miller Foundation, founded in 2009 to support the […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District awards $250,000 in Post-Secondary Scholarships
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has awarded $250,000 in post-secondary scholarships to 84 graduating seniors from Edmonds Heights K-12, Edmonds Woodway High School, Lynnwood High School, Meadowdale High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Scriber Lake High School. In all, 103 donor-funded scholarships were awarded to students pursuing vocational, 2- and 4-year certificates or […]
Binda and Escamilla clashed with council on proposed Youth Council ordinance
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved city staff to draft an ordinance which, if approved, would establish a Youth Commission with the purpose of giving youth a voice in government, decision-making, developing skills through mentorship and service, building connections, and making an impact on their own future. The motion to approve the ordinance was originally […]
Lynnwood council recommends cannabis stores no less than 100 feet from parks, public transit centers, recreation centers
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council continued the conversation of allowing retail cannabis stores to operate within city limits at its Business Meeting Monday, July 14, discussing allowable zones and distance buffers from restricted entities with city staff. David Kleitsch, DBS Director, Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner, and Zack Spencer, Planner, asked council – by way of ‘thumbs […]
