Public invited to Cascade Symphony Orchestra Annual Children’s Concert
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present its annual Children’s Concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Ave. North, in Edmonds. Admission to the Children’s Concert is $10 for adults and $3 for youngsters and students. This will be the first live presentation of […]
Washington Democrats to Hold Reorganization Meeting and Officer Elections
The Washington State Democratic Party will hold its reorganizational meeting and officer elections tomorrow – Saturday, January 28th – beginning at 8am at The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake. Elections for party officers – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer – will be held during this meeting and begin at approximately 9 a.m. WHAT: Washington State […]
Lake Stevens teacher and coach arrested for sexual misconduct
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., January 26, 2023—A Lake Stevens High School teacher and coach, Mark Warren Hein, 55, was arrested yesterday for six charges involving sexual misconduct with minors. Hein was placed on administrative leave this school year while allegations of inappropriate and unprofessional conduct were investigated by local law enforcement, the school said. He was […]
WA Department of Health issues license for Lynnwood opioid clinic
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 26, 2023—Today, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) approved the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) license for the controversial Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center located at 2322 196th S.W. St., that is 433 feet away for the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club. The clinic is scheduled to open on January 30, 2023. “We are deeply […]
Bill eliminating of cost-sharing for abortion services proposed
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 26, 2023—Insurance policies that cover abortion would be required to cover the entire cost of the procedure under provisions of a bill now eliminating cost-sharing being debated in the state Legislature. “This bill is about removing barriers to access to abortion services, regardless of the ability to pay,” said Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, […]
Senate honors retiring Veterans Affairs Director Alvarado-Ramos
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 26, 2023—On behalf of the people of Washington, and specifically the more than 520,000 veterans who call Washington home, the state Senate yesterday honored retiring Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Director Lourdes E. “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos. Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro-Woolley) is prime sponsor of Senate Resolution 8607, which thanks Alvarado-Ramos for […]
New $1 coin to feature Native American ballerinas ‘Five Moons’
The United States Mint announced a new $1 coin will be releasing this year featuring esteemed Native American ballerina dancer, Maria Tallchief, along with four others representing the Five Moons – an Oklahoma-based group of Native American ballerinas during the 20th century. The coin is the latest addition to the U.S. Mint’s Native American $1 […]
Police seeking public assistance in apprehending park vandals
EDMONDS, Wash., January 25, 2023—Edmonds Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects involved in numerous vandalisms to city parks. Over $10,000 of damage has occurred to several parks and restroom facilities throughout the Edmonds, often resulting in unusable facilities and closure to the public. One restroom facility and structure were the victim of […]
After nine years of service, Edmonds PD K-9 Hobbs to retire
EDMONDS, Wash., January 25, 2023—After nearly ten years of service, Police K-9 Hobbs will retire on January 26. Hobbs has partnered with Sergeant Jason Robinson since 2013. Together, they have served the city and region over five-hundred times, apprehending approximately 160 suspects and locating 113 items of evidence. Hobbs, eleven, came to Edmonds PD in […]
Bill proposes sealing name changes from the public for transgender people or abuse victims
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 25, 2023—People who change their names to hide from their abusers should be afforded more privacy, Maia Xiao believes after a transgender friend who committed suicide after being harassed online despite a name change. Her friend’s “deadname,” the name used before transitioning, was discovered since it was a public record under Washington […]
