Trump admin to strip federal funding from cashless bail jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, August 25, President Donald J Trump signed Executive Order titled, “Taking Steps to end cashless bail to protect Americans,” that aims to strip federal funding from so called “Cashless Bail Jurisdictions.” Cashless bail, aka “bail reform,” is when the court releases a defendant from custody before trial without having to pay a cash […]
Everett Rowing Association shines at Green Lake Summer Extravaganza
SEATTLE—Everett Rowing Association (ERA) competed in the 63rd Annual Green Lake Summer Rowing Extravaganza on August 2, an event featuring 29 teams with both youth and adult athletes racing 1,000 meters. ERA entered 24 boats, representing its youth and adult programs along with high school alumni, staff, and board members. The club earned strong results, […]
Island County Republican ballot observer will not face jail
COUPEVILLE—Island County Superior Court Judge Joseph Wilson on Monday, August 25, sentenced Tim Hazelo, a Republican ballot observer in Island County, to 40 hours of community service and is ordered to pay $200 court costs and a $500 fine, along with submitting a DNA sample. He will not serve any time in jail. Hazelo must […]
Ziply Fiber sold to Canada’s largest telecommunications provider
KIRKLAND—Canadian-based Bell Canada successfully acquired Kirkland-based Northwest Fiber Holdco, LLC (doing business as Ziply Fiber) on July 30, after an administrative law judge for the Utilities and Transportation Commission, approved the transfer of ownership two days earlier. The administrative law judge approved the settlement agreement after they found the transaction poses no harm to the […]
WA AG Nick Brown threatened with suspension of license to practice law
[The Center Square] – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown was threatened with an interim suspension of his license to practice law for failing to respond to allegations that Brown in his capacity as Attorney General, colluded with private law firm Perkins Coie on an amicus brief filed on behalf of the firm’s lawsuit in federal court against […]
Ferguson and Larsen hear how SNAP cuts could worsen food insecurity in Washington state
LYNNWOOD—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson and Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-D02) handed out free lunches to kids at Lynnwood Elementary Thursday, August 21, before hearing, firsthand — from Edmonds School District staff, parents and community leaders — how President Donald J Trump’s spending bill could impact food insecurity in Snohomish County. When the Congress passed the […]
Crossfire Premier claims multiple ECNL National Championships
REDMOND—Crossfire Premier (XF), a local soccer club, put the Pacific Northwest on the national stage this summer by winning multiple championships in the prestigious Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). The ECNL, made up of the nation’s top select programs, features 151 boys’ teams from across the country and is regarded as one of the top […]
Mukilteo crypto founder accused of operating $10 mil Ponzi scheme
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo resident and Korean National Ga-ram “Andy” Park is being accused of operating a Ponzi scheme, targeting elderly Korean Americans, and resulting in investor losses of over $10 million. Park is Founder and CEO of the crypto currency trading company Vehicle Mining Systems USA (VMS) which was founded in 2022 and promises high returns from […]
New indoor basketball training center, Shoot 360, to open in Lynnwood this October
LYNNWOOD—A brand new indoor basketball training facility, Shoot 360, is set to open in Lynnwood this Fall which will combine state-of-the-art technology with elite-level coaching to help athletes better their game on, and off, the court. Shoot 360 considers itself a leader in basketball innovation and skill development and provides athletes of all skill levels […]
Franklin and Zarlingo address Fred Meyer store closures
EVERETT—Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer, has announced the permanent closures of its store located in Everett’s Casino Corner and another in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood, citing a “rise in theft and a challenging regulatory environment.” The closures, scheduled for October 17 and 18, of this year, will affect approximately 360 employees and raise […]
