Gary Payton to Host 15th Annual Rise Up Academy Celebrity Golf Classic, Register Today
MILL CREEK — NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton will serve as the featured host of the 15th Annual Rise Up Academy Celebrity Golf Classic on July 20 at Mill Creek Country Club. In only two weeks, Rise Up Academy will welcome hundreds of golfers, business leaders, celebrities, and community champions to one of the […]
Dr Rebekah Tabah Percival appointed to serve as new ArtsWA Executive Director
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson announced, on July 7, the appointment of Dr. Rebekah Tabah Percival as executive director of the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA). She started her new position that week. ArtsWA promotes and documents the public value of the arts. Its mission is to be a catalyst for the arts, advancing the role of […]
Take the Road Safety Survey Before September to Help Make Snohomish County Roads Safer
EVERETT—No one gets behind the wheel expecting to be in a crash, and certainly not one that results in serious injuries or tragic loss of life. But these serious crashes happen hundreds of times each year on roadways across Snohomish County, despite traffic laws, education and enforcement campaigns, increased vehicle safety requirements and roadway construction […]
Minnesota pulls away in second half to beat Washington 56-42
DULUTH, Minn. [JUSTIN MARK] — The Minnesota Monsters used a dominant second-half defense to defeat the Washington Wolfpack 56-42 on Saturday at Amsoil Arena. Minnesota led 29-20 at halftime but scored the first 21 points of the third quarter and limited Washington to 20 points after intermission. The Monsters improved to 7-4, while the Wolfpack […]
US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies From ‘Suddenly Illness’ Following Ukraine Trip
WASHINGTON, D.C.—United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), the senior senator from his state, died on July 11, 2026, at age 71 from a “brief and sudden illness.” His office issued a statement stating that his family appreciated prayers and requested privacy during this difficult time. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and […]
Boeing Launches New $1 Billion 737 MAX North Line in Everett to Expand Production Capacity
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday officially launched its new $1 billion North Line at the company’s Everett manufacturing plant, marking a significant expansion of its 737 MAX production capacity as the aerospace manufacturer works to meet sustained global demand and reduce an order backlog of more than 4,300 aircrafts. “We have three priorities in BCA, and one […]
Full Court Press Debuts User-Friendly Website for Washington State Judicial System
Non-profit Full Court Press has launched the website wasupremecourt.org to make information about the Washington State Supreme Court more accessible, understandable, and useful for the public, the organization states in its press release. “Through clear, user-friendly navigation and regularly updated content, wasupremecourt.org aims to simplify access to court-related information while promoting greater public awareness of […]
WA inspectors must be let inside Tacoma ICE detention center, Bush-appointed judge rules
TACOMA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—The private company that runs a Tacoma ICE detention center must allow state inspectors inside after years of refusing, a federal judge ruled Thursday. But U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Settle, a Bush appointee, ruled the Florida-based operator of the Northwest ICE Processing Center, The GEO Group, doesn’t need to admit officials from […]
Port of Everett Finishes Final Phase of 20-Year Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project
EVERETT— U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA02) joined Port of Everett and City of Everett leaders on Thursday, July 9, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked completion of the final phase of bulkhead replacement at the marina and rebuilding of the Segment E wharf near Port Gardner Landing and the Grand Avenue Park Bridge. “You can’t […]
Public invited to GeekFest West at its New Home in Lynnwood, Making Fandom More Welcoming for Everyone
LYNNWOOD—Fandom is bigger than ever. From tabletop games and cosplay to anime, video games, comics, and retro gaming, millions of people are discovering communities built around shared passions. But for many, taking that first step into a convention can feel intimidating. GeekFest West believes it doesn’t have to. Returning July 17-19, 2026, at its new home, […]
