USDOT to WA state, comply or lose federal funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on August 26 announced California, Washington, and New Mexico will lose federal funding unless they adopt and enforce English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The three states have 30 days to come into compliance before the Department will withhold up to […]
The 13 US service members killed during a botched Afghan withdrawal are honored
The last U.S. military plane, a C-17, departed Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan on Monday night, August 30, 2021, officially ending the longest war in U.S. history while Taliban fighters celebrated driving out the world’s most powerful military from one of the world’s poorest countries. It is estimated that the U.S. had spent more than $2 trillion during the […]
Trump ousts Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations
WASHNGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump today announced to X the immediate removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a Biden appointee, “for cause” under Article II of the U.S. Constitution. Although the Board is intended to act independently, a president can remove any governor for inefficiency or misconduct. Cook’s removal is centered on a recent […]
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 […]
Marysville Police Department urges back-to-school traffic safety after more than 1,000 violations last year
MARYSVILLE—With the start of the school year just days away, the Marysville Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert in school zones and near school buses. Officers from the traffic and school resource units are preparing for increased patrols as students return to class. During the previous school year, from Sept. […]
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 […]
South County Fire investigating brush fire along I-5 in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—South County Fire firefighters battled a brush fire Friday morning that stretched about 200 feet just north of 164th Street SW in Lynnwood. The fire spread through brush and trees toward the Interurban Trail, but firefighters stopped it before any homes were threatened. The cause of the fire has not been determined and is under […]
Marysville releases Fall program schedule for Marysville Opera House
LYNNWOOD—As the sun sets on another unforgettable summer, the City of Marysville is excited to announce that the entertainment doesn’t stop, it simply moves indoors! Community members can enjoy a vibrant lineup of concerts, and programs hosted indoors at the Marysville Opera House. Whether you’ve spent the summer grooving at outdoor concerts, events or relaxing […]
