Edmonds Choir Breaks Its Own 20-Year Rule — for Ukrainian orphans
EDMONDS— On May 16, members of the Edmonds-based ensemble took the stage to raise funds for the Ukrainian educational nonprofit — performing entirely from memory, as is Mosaic’s signature tradition. It is the only exception in the choir’s 20-year history. Mosaic Choir & Orchestra has one rule: perform for any nonprofit only once. They’ve broken […]
Court strikes down Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B Visa fee, calling it a tax
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on Tuesday welcomed a federal court ruling that struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 “tax” on new H-1B visa petitions, saying it preserves the state’s ability to recruit specialized talent for research, education and health care. Washington state was one of 20 state plaintiffs in the lawsuit against […]
Edmonds College student Aaron Slaughter named recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award
LYNNWOOD – Aaron Slaughter, a dual-degree student at Edmonds College, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award. Slaughter was recognized during an awards ceremony held on April 17 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle for his exceptional leadership and commitment to community building. The Student Civic Leadership Awards, […]
15 Students Appointed to First-Ever Lynnwood Youth Council in Historic Vote
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved the appointment of 15 Edmonds School District students to the newly established Lynnwood Youth Council at its Monday, June 8, Business Meeting. The members of the inaugural Lynnwood Youth Council are the following: “Tonight is a moment I have looked forward to for a long time, the confirmation of […]
Snohomish County Farmers Markets 2026 Guide: Mukilteo returns with Egyptian desserts, giant dogs and local vendors
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Farmers Market returned Wednesday after an extended hiatus, drawing shoppers to Lighthouse Park for its first day of the 2026 season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a lively mix of local vendors. City Councilwoman Donna Vago along with Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Board President Megan Reed cut the ribbon at 2:45 p.m. to reopen […]
Edmonds first U.S. city to be designated a “Community of Service”
EDMONDS—The city of Edmonds officially launched its very first Edmonds Serves event on Saturday, June 6, a citywide initiative celebrating the individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies that strengthen its community every day through service and volunteerism. The celebratory event follows being recognized as the nation’s very first “Community of Service” by the National Museum […]
Snohomish County Juneteenth 2026 Guide: Dates, locations, and meaning
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County will observe Juneteenth with two free community celebrations—Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration in Lynnwood on the federal holiday and Juneteenth Community Celebration the following day. Both Lynnwood events are open to the public at no charge. Project Girl Mentoring, in partnership with the city of Lynnwood, will host the Juneteenth Freedom Day […]
OFM sounds alarm on 2027-29 budget shortfalls, Ferguson says no new taxes, and how we got here
OLYMPIA — The Office of Financial Management has warned state agencies that Washington faces “significant budget shortfalls” in the 2027-29 biennium, calling it likely the most “most challenging budget any of us has yet faced” and directing a sharp break from routine spending practices. “A ‘business as usual’ approach will not meet the need of […]
Traitors: US citizens charged in ISIS Plot to kill US servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three U.S. citizens were arrested early Friday in coordinated raids in Kansas and California on federal charges that they conspired to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS) and al-Sham, a designated foreign terrorist organization, by sending more than $2,000 to fund the purchase of drones and rocket-propelled grenades […]
Music, comedy and second chances collide at Everett’s ‘Punchlines with Purpose’
EVERETT — The Everett Historic Theater will come alive on July 18, with Punchlines with Purpose – a one-night event that will combine stand-up comedy, live music, and fundraising for the Second Chance Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Punchline with a Purpose is sponsored by The Tulalip […]
