44th District Representatives talk judicial support, housing and pandemic recovery in Town Hall
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 18, 2022 – Senator John Lovick along with Representatives April Berg and Brandy Donaghy of the 44th Legislative District, gathered together, February 16, for a virtual town hall streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, to share updates on the 2022 legislative session and answer public questions. “We have got some amazing things […]
Local Eats Spotlight: Zuri’s Donutz
Experience donuts anew at Zuri’s Donutz located at 7600 196th St SW in Lynnwood, WA. Zuri’s shop might be small, but it’s explosively entertaining with an assortment of pop culture decor sprinkled throughout the interior. From Star Wars figurines to exotic house-plants, it’s a perfect habitat for the creative mind of the shop’s owner, Chef […]
Pink Pistols aims to arm the LGBTQ community against hate crimes
SEATTLE, Wash., Feb 18, 2022 – “Pick on someone your own caliber” is the motto of the Pink Pistols, an LGBTQ gun rights organization in the United States and Canada that advocates for the use of lawfully-owned and concealed firearms for the self-defense of the sexual minority community. In the public eye, gun rights are […]
Feb 18: Today in History Feature
On this day in 1931, American novelist Chloe Wofford also known as Toni Morrison was born in Lorain, Ohio. Her works are praised for addressing the harsh consequences of racism in the United States. In 1993, Morrison became the first Black woman author to win the Nobel Prize for literature. Morrison was also a recipient […]
Love Your New Neighbor sculpture unveiled at Lynnwood Convention Center
Correction: [1:30 p.m. Mar 7, 2022] The article was updated to correct a reference to former Mayor Smith that should have been attributed to Mayor Frizzell. Correction: [1:30 p.m. Feb 18, 2022] The article was updated from reflect that “Aunt Bette” was Elizabeth Wallace and not Betty Lou Gaeng. LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 17, 2022 – […]
Janelle Cass announces run for Senate to unseat Marko Liias
EDMONDS, Wash., February 17, 2022 – Janelle Cass announces she will be running against incumbent Marko Liias for senate in the 21st Legislative District – Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, and South Everett. Janelle is a United States Air Force veteran and Edmonds business owner who serves on the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and […]
Feb 17: Today in History Feature
On this day in 1979, 250,000 Chinese troops supported by 200 tanks invaded Vietnam. To hold off the Chinese, Hanoi marshalled 150,000 local militia and border guards who employed guerrilla tactics. After 27 days of fighting, approximately 60,000 Chinese soldiers and 20,000 Vietnamese were killed. China claimed victory but were repulsed and fled the county. […]
Feb 16: Today in History Feature
After defeating the forces of President Fulgencio Batista, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba this day in history, Feb 16, 1959, and transformed the island country into the Western Hemisphere’s first communist state. The United States attempted to assassinate Castro hundreds of times, as well as trying to overthrow him in 1961 at the Bay of Pigs invasion which […]
Lynnwood actor Jon Meggison lands lead role in feature film
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 15, 2022 – Lynnwood-based actor Jon Meggison has only been acting for two years but has already experienced many successes in his career with no plans of slowing down. His latest project, and first lead role in a feature film, is the upcoming horror film “A Haunting in Ravenwood,” which will be […]
Feb 15: Today in History Feature
On this day in 1945, ENIAC – Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer – was the first programmable, electronic, general-purpose digital computer built. ENIAC was formally dedicated at the University of Pennsylvania on February 15, 1946. Its design and construction were financed by the United States Army to be used to calculate artillery firing tables.
