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 […]
City of Edmonds names Todd Tatum as City Administrator

EDMONDS – Mayor Mike Rosen has named Todd Tatum as Acting City Administrator. Tatum most recently served as the city’s Director of Community, Culture and Economic Development. “Todd brings a wealth of experience, integrity, and a deep sense of public service to this new role,” said Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen. “I’m confident in his ability […]
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 […]
Edmonds College’s CAP receives $575,000 grant from WSDOT

LYNNWOOD – The Edmonds College Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP) received a $575,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that will help support the program through the end of 2026. The CAP is an eight-week, 300-hour tuition-free intensive program held at the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) at Paine Field. The intensive training […]
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 […]
Secretary of State certifies 2025 August Primary results

OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State certified the results of the 2025 August Primary, Wednesday, Aug. 20. According to vote totals certified by Deputy Secretary of State Randy Bolerjack, more than 1.2 million voters participated in the primary, and approximately 28.6% turnout of the eligible 4.4 million voters. Only two counties […]
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 […]
Hobbs rebukes Trump’s vow to eliminate mail-in voting nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a bold move that will likely be met with fierce legal opposition, President Donald J Trump announced on Monday, August 18, on Truth Social that he will be signing an executive order to “get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS,” calling the mail-in voting system a “scam” that facilitates voter fraud. “The president’s announcement should […]