The Seattle Seahawks secure a Super Bowl LX victory over the NE Patriots
SANTA CLARA, CA—The Seattle Seahawks got their revenge against the New England Patriots Sunday, February 8, securing their second ever Super Bowl championship title. Last time the Seahawks played in the Super Bowl (in 2015) they lost to the New England Patriots 24-28, following a controversial play by then-Quarterback Russell Wilson to throw the ball […]
Multistate coalition protects about $1.4 billion in K-12 funding for Washington
OLYMPIA—Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general have secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education that protects about $1.4 billion funding equal access to education for students from low-income families, English learners, children with disabilities, and other students in Washington state. On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine selected as Community Transit Board chair
EVERETT—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine was selected by his peers to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2026, a one-year term. Chair Marine served on the board from 2008-2013, and re-joined in 2020. He has lived in Mukilteo for more than 20 years. Mountlake Terrace City Council Member Kyoko Matsumoto Wright […]
NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch
NASA will stream live coverage of the upcoming prelaunch, launch, and docking activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for no earlier than 6:01 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The targeted docking time […]
Millionaires’ Tax Showdown in Olympia: Fears of Business Exodus vs Calls for Fairness
OLYMPIA—Washington lawmakers heard impassioned pleas from both sides during a packed Senate Ways and Means Committee hearing on Friday, February 6, 2026, over Senate Bill 6346, a proposal to impose a 9.9% tax on individuals earning more than $1 million annually. Supporters cast the measure as a vital step toward fixing what they call a […]
State-Funded Media and Press Pass Denials: The Slippery Slope to Fascism Exposed
State-funded private media looks a lot like fascism. If the state funds preferred media while restricting access to critics, it stops looking like support for journalism and starts looking like state control of the news and political narratives. I’m somewhat of a free speech absolutist, even when it’s uncomfortable. We don’t have the 1st amendment […]
Council to vote on No-Cost Embedded Health Worker Program for Lynnwood Residents
LYNNWOOD—For its upcoming Business Meeting on February 9, 2026, council will revise councilmember liaison assignments and vote of an Interlocal Agreement with South County Fire regarding an Embedded Health Worker program. Councilmembers serve as liaisons to various City boards and commissions and as the City’s representatives to outside agencies and organizations. The Council will update […]
Artist Michael Reagan honors beloved Marysville K-9 heroes
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Department received two hand-drawn portraits of its late K-9 officers Copper and Steele from artist Michael Reagan of the Fallen Heroes Project during a presentation on Feb. 2, offering a tribute to the dogs’ years of service and the lasting impact of their loss on the community. “We are deeply grateful to […]
King County Superior Court Judge Sean P. O’Donnell announces run for Supreme Court Position 4
SEATTLE – Judge Sean P. O’Donnell announced his campaign for Washington State Supreme Court Position 4, a seat currently held by Justice Charles Johnson, who will Constitutionally ‘age-out’ in 2026. Judge O’Donnell has over 25 years experience as a prosecutor and judge and currently serves on the King County Superior Court. Judge O’Donnell’s peers elected him […]
19-year-old Tristan Weeks arrested in connection to Friday morning shooting and kidnapping
MONROE—Around 6:30 a.m. today, Snohomish County deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 7800 block of 206th Drive NE. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 38-year-old woman, with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by aid to Providence Regional Medical Center. During the investigation, deputies learned that a 19-year-old male suspect, […]
