After public backlash, Democrat lawmakers will hear 3 of 6 citizen initiatives
OLYMPIA—Washington State House and Senate leaders agree to hold joint public hearings on initiatives I- 2113 (police pursuits), I-2111 (state income tax) and I-2081 (parental rights) on February 27 and 28. Exact times will be confirmed later this week and the hearings will be televised live on the TVW website. “The fact Democrats in the legislature have scheduled three hearings […]
Biden announces new executive actions to combat gun violence
WSHINGTON D.C.—The Biden-Harris Administration announced executive actions to promote safe storage of firearms as part of President Joe Biden’s proposal in March 2023 to reduce gun violence. Biden has directed the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to carry out the following executive actions to help further promote safe storage and protect children: […]
Letter-to-Editor: Climate change and its impacts on local wildlife & ecosystems
Do you know humans are expediting Climate Change? But we can fix it. Climate Change is a change in the earth’s atmosphere due to rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. When I think of climate change, polar bears come to my mind. Climate Change is the biggest reason why polar bears are […]
Mukilteo to hold public hearing on amendments to fire and building codes
MUKILTEO—For its Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, the Mukilteo City Council will hold a public hearing on amending its building and fire codes and approving legislative priorities from its annual retreat. The meeting will be held both in-person and can watch the live streaming of Council Meetings at www.mukilteowa.gov, Facebook Live and is […]
Washington State Energy Workgroup to host Washington State Energy Symposium
LACEY—The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, as part of the Washington State Energy Workgroup, will be hosting The Washington State Energy Symposium on Thursday, February 22, through Saturday, February 24, at the Lacey Campus of South Puget Sound Community College (4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA.) The event will run daily from 8:00 a.m. until […]
Ryu and Davis share new successes at 32nd LD Virtual Town Hall
OLYMPIA—Washington State House Democrats held a virtual town hall Wednesday, February 14, featuring Representatives Lauren Davis and Cindy Ryu, who both represent Washington’s 32nd Legislative District that encompasses portions of King and Snohomish Counties and including the cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Shoreline. The purpose of the town hall was to update the public on […]
Cessna crashes just south of Mukilteo Dog Park, pilot survives
MUKILTEO—A Cessna 150 returning inbound to Paine Field Airport, crashed in a wooded ravine of Japanese Gulch, just south of the Mukilteo Dog Park around 5:26 p.m., Friday, February 16. The pilot, and only person aboard the single engine aircraft, survived and is in stable condition with no major injuries. Mukilteo Fire Department, Snohomish County […]
Trump fined $355 million and barred from conducting business in New York, Judge rules
NEW YORK CITY—Donald J Trump, his sons, business associates, and company was fined $355 million and barred from conducting business in New York for three years judge rules on Friday, February 16, in a civil business trial that spanned from October of 2023, through January of 2024. The ruling also restricts the 45th President of […]
WSP seeking prosecution of seven additional suspects in I-5 shutdown
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has referred charges for seven additional individuals (3 Males and 4 Females) who played roles in the protest and purposeful blocking of I-5 in downtown Seattle on the afternoon of January 6, 2024, leading to the freeway shutdown. This brings the total number of individuals with referred charges so far […]
Mukilteo Police Foundation to host “Chowder with the Chief” event
MUKILTEO—On March 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mukilteo Police Foundation, in partnership with Mukilteo Ivar’s Landing, will hold a “Chowder with the Chief” fundraiser to help launch a new program called Community Cares. Tickets are $20 at the door and space is limited to 60 guests. At Chowder with the Chief, […]
