US Supreme Court upholds law banning gender-affirming care for trans youth
The United States Supreme Court, on June 18, affirmed the Sixth Circuit’s ruling upholding Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1) that prohibited healthcare providers, within the state, from administering puberty blockers or hormones to minors for the purpose of treating gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, or gender incongruence, while allowing such treatments for other medical conditions. […]
Juneteenth Flag proudly flies over Snohomish County
EVERETT—Snohomish County held its annual Juneteenth flag ceremony at the County Campus Wednesday, June 18, to crowd of roughly 40 people. “Juneteenth is one of those incredible holidays that the entire community, people from all walks of life, regardless of politics, can come together to solemnly recognize our country’s past while celebrating how far we’ve […]
Lynnwood’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival unites hundreds in commemorating emancipation
LYNNWOOD—Project Girl hosted its third annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood on Thursday, June 19, to commemorate the day the last remaining people in the United States were freed from the evil of slavery and servitude. “I think our community is starting to support us now,” said Olympia Edwards, Founder of Project Girl Mentoring Program […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra announces 2025-26 concert schedule
The Cascade Symphony will open its 2025-26 season at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) in late October, and orchestra Music Director Michael Miropolsky is promising “exciting discoveries” for the patrons. “We will be performing many pieces for the first time,” said Miropolsky, who will be beginning his 24th season as Cascade Symphony’s maestro. […]
Community Transit Driver Steers to Victory at International Bus Roadeo
EVERETT—Community Transit bus driver Matt Chomjak has once again proven he’s among the best bus drivers in the world, clinching the first-place title at the 2025 International Bus Roadeo. This is Chomjak’s second time earning the award of First Place Operator. Chomjak credits his winning skills to his love of driving: “I had a customer […]
Two dead, three injured after car plunges off Edmonds ferry dock
EDMONDS—A high-speed chase ended in tragedy late Tuesday night when a Mini Cooper drove off the Edmonds ferry dock, resulting in two fatalities and three injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The incident began around 11:10 p.m., June 17, when WSP troopers observed a Mini Cooper traveling at 79 mph in a 60-mph […]
Toll rates on the SR 99 tunnel set to increase July 1, 2025
Beginning Tuesday, July 1, toll rates for the SR 99 tunnel in Seattle will increase by 3 percent. The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) approved this increase during its May 13 meeting as part of a scheduled rate adjustment plan adopted in 2018. What’s changing: Tolling helps repay the cost to build the tunnel, along […]
Rep Davis urges Lynnwood Council to consider lasting health concerns if retail cannabis is allowed
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Councilmembers continued its ongoing discussion on whether, or not, they will be allowing retail cannabis stores to operate within city limits during its Work Session, Monday, June 16, where councilmembers heard from Representative Lauren Davis (LD-32) and community health advocates on the potential health risks of cannabis, specifically high potency THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. […]
Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO for the weekend of June 21-22
This weekend Sound Transit will suspend 1 Line service between Capitol Hill and SODO stations to accommodate repair of damaged rail in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Passengers should prepare for additional travel time and expect significant delays when traveling through the construction area. On Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, buses will replace […]
After years of deficits, Everett Community College is closing its Early Learning Center
EVERETT—The Early Learning Center at Everett Community College will be closing its doors June 30, 2025. For almost 33 years the on-campus facility has provided licensed childcare services for infants to children aged 5, and to many low-income families. Approximately 20 staff members were presented with the hard news during a May 7 meeting where […]
