Community partners to host Meadowdale Beach Cleanup on July 9
EDMONDS — Following a highly successful beach cleanup last summer that drew more than 70 participants and removed over 151 pounds of trash, Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring is teaming up with WSU Beach Watchers, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, and the Greater Seattle Korean Association to host a community beach cleanup […]
Sno-Isle Libraries levy renewal measure heads to voters in August
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES — Voters in Snohomish and Island counties will decide on August 4 whether to restore (a renewal of) the property tax levy that provides the majority of funding for Sno-Isle Libraries, a regional library district serving more than 800,000 residents through 23 locations. Ballots for the election are scheduled to be […]
Tens of thousands attend UFC Freedom 250 at White House
WASHINGTON — The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) staged its historic UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday evening, marking America’s 250th anniversary. The event coincided with both President Donald J Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day. The mixed martial arts fight, streamed exclusively on Paramount+, transformed the presidential […]
Washington Wolfpack Rally Past Oceanside Bombers 43-30
OCEANSIDE, Calif. [ADAM PELLETIER] — The Washington Wolfpack overcame a four-point halftime deficit and limited the Oceanside Bombers to seven second-half points to win 43-30 on Saturday, June 13. Wolfpacks trailed 23-19 at halftime but outscored the Bombers 24-7 after intermission. The victory improved the Wolfpack to 4-4 and kept them in the playoff race, […]
Fighting fraud requires the kind of leadership state Democrats lack
The governor’s budget director recently admitted state government is headed for its third multibillion-dollar budget shortfall in three years. This is happening despite the billions of dollars in new taxes imposed since Governor Ferguson took office. It’s more proof that control of Olympia has swung too far to the left. Voters should look to tip […]
Parents in Washington Urged to Stop Using Nara Organics Formula After Infant Botulism Cases
SEATTLE — Nara Organics announced on Saturday, June 13, a nationwide voluntary recall for all cans of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 12, 2026, provided epidemiological information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linking the infant formula to three cases of […]
Marysville celebrates opening of second turf field and new public art at Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex
MARYSVILLE — The City of Marysville celebrated the grand opening of a new synthetic turf soccer field at Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex on June 10, expanding year-round recreation opportunities at the city’s most heavily used athletic facility. Community members, local leaders and project partners gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the complex, located at 6100 […]
SpaceX valuation tops $2.1 trillion after record-breaking Public Offering
NEW YORK — SpaceX marked its entry into the public markets (SPCX) Friday with dual ceremonies that spanned New York and Texas, as the company that pioneered reusable orbital rockets completed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in world history. At the offering price, SpaceX carried a valuation of about $1.77 trillion. By the close, […]
AG Nick Brown offers prosecutorial help after new attacks against signature gatherers
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced Friday, June 12, that his office will assist local prosecutors investigating crimes against people collecting signatures for ballot initiatives and referendums, citing a recent pattern of harassment and violence. “We should not tolerate illegal actions that threaten to disrupt Washington’s democratic process,” Brown wrote in his announcement. […]
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram experienced widespread outage Friday; up and running now
Users around the world reported problems accessing Facebook and Instagram around 6:30 a.m. PDT, Friday, June 12, with many unable to log in or use the apps normally. Users of Instagram, Messenger and Threads are experiencing similar issues. Common complaints include: Downdetector showed elevated user reports for both services. On Facebook, the majority of complaints […]
