Seattle Opera to perform free at Marysville Opera House this April

MARYSVILLE—The Seattle Opera will be performing Earth to Kenzie at the Marysville Opera House this April 6, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., bringing the community together for what’s expected to be an unforgettable afternoon of music and culture. The special event is free to the public, making it accessible for all residents and visitors, […]
White couple, who enslaved adopted Black children, sentenced to hundreds of years in prison

KANAWHA COUNTY, W. Va—A White couple originally from Washington State, Donald Ray Lantz, 63, and his partner Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, 62, were found guilty of abusing their five adopted Black children and using them for forced labor on their farm in Sissonville, West Virginia on Wednesday, March 26. Whitefeather was sentenced to a maximum 215 […]
WA State Senate adopts new rule restricting press in chamber to ‘maintain decorum’

OLYMPIA—In a voice-only vote, the Washington State Senate on Wednesday, March 27, overwhelmingly adopted a rule within its last four weeks of the Legislative Session to restrict members of the press from “the wings” and adjacent areas of the of the Senate unless accompanied by a sitting senator or senator’s staff member. The members of […]
Second District Students invited to participate in 2025 Congressional Art Competition

EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. All art entries must be original in concept, design and execution. Art submissions and forms are due to Larsen’s office no later than Monday, April 14, at 5:00 p.m. PT. […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs’ statement to Presidential executive order on elections

OLYMPIA—Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued the following statement on the recent Presidential Executive Order pertaining to elections, announced March 25, 2025. Steve Hobbs statement on executive order titled, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” “Washington’s elections are secure, transparent, and built on the work of experienced state and local officials who […]
AG Brown urges legal professionals to stand strong in the face of bullying and political retribution

OLYMPIA—Attorney General Nick Brown, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, issued an open letter to the legal community alleging illegal attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging the administration’s actions or representing clients disfavored by the administration. The attorneys general call on the legal community to resist attempts at […]
Sound Transit Spring 2025 Service Changes

Sound Transit regularly adjusts bus and rail service to improve performance, respond to ridership trends, and make the most of the agency’s resources. This month, Sound Transit is introducing several service changes that will take effect in the Spring of 2025. These changes include the opening of the Link 2 Line extension to Downtown Redmond, […]
Lynnwood resident Marjorie Mays celebrates 103rd birthday

LYNNWOOD—Marjorie “Maizie” Mays, a resident of Quail Park of Lynnwood Assisted Living facility, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Thursday, March 20—owing her health and longevity to her unbending positive outlook. Mays has seen a lot of history in her day, from prohibition; to the Great Depression; to the dust bowl migration; to the second World […]
Robert Leutwyler sworn in as newest Lynnwood City Councilman

LYNNWOOD—With the words “To the best of my ability,” at his oath of office given by Mayor Christine Frizzell today, Robert Leutwyler is confirmed as the newest member of the Lynnwood City Council, he will fill the Position 5 vacancy left by the resignation of Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby on January 6, 2025. Leutwyler will fill […]
Vote YES on Prop 1, allow Edmonds to annex into the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority

As a longtime resident of Lynnwood and a dedicated public safety community leader in South Snohomish County, I urge you to vote YES on Proposition 1, which will allow Edmonds to annex into the South County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority. This critical step ensures Edmonds continues to receive the high-level fire and emergency […]