DEA Seattle removes 2.8 million fatal fentanyl doses in cartel crackdown
SEATTLE — Federal agents in Washington state arrested 87 people and pulled 54 kilograms of fentanyl, 151 kilograms of methamphetamine, 16 kilograms of cocaine and 114 firearms off the streets during a 30-day blitz that removed more than 2.8 million potentially deadly doses (adjusted for impurities) of fentanyl from Washington state communities, the U.S. Drug […]
Lynnwood roundtable ignites debate on boys in girls’ sports after Edmonds venue cancellation
LYNNWOOD — A roundtable discussion on whether boys should be allowed to compete in girls’ sports drew about 60 attendees to the Lynnwood Event Center on March 14 after the Edmonds Waterfront Center canceled the event just weeks before the scheduled date during International Women’s Month. Jess Grant, co-founder of Title IX Edmonds, expressed appreciation […]
Crosslake Connection opens March 28 with Full 2 Line light rail across Lake Washington
LYNNWOOD — Sound Transit will open the Crosslake Connection on March 28, delivering the first light rail service across Lake Washington and completing the 2 Line for seamless travel throughout the Puget Sound region—from Lynnwood to Chinatown to Mercer Island to Bellevue to Downtown Redmond. Community celebrations are schedule to fill the day with events […]
Community invited to Jason Moon Kickoff, April 26
Residents are invited to the Campaign Kickoff of Jason Moon on Sunday, April 26 at 6pm at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center located at 6330 195th Street Southwest in Lynnwood. The event will have food and some speakers from the community. Jason Moon, current Mukilteo City Council President, will share his vision for the 21st Legislative […]
Oso Strong: Remembering the Deadly 2014 Washington Landslide 12 Years Later
ARLINGTON—Sunday marks the 12th anniversary of the Oso mudslide that devastated a rural community twelve years ago, with the death of 43 people and a test of Washingtonian strength and remarkable resilience. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell: “Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Oso landslide, a terrible tragedy that suddenly cut short the lives of […]
Sound Transit Weaponizes Eminent Domain Against Federal Way Church
The term, “eminent domain,” when invoked by government, infers a sense of nobility, honorability, and indicates an exercise for the public’s common good. In many cases, the use of eminent domain can be beneficial to a community in need but should only be utilized when no other alternatives exist. Sadly, more often than not, it’s used […]
Faith, Equity, and the Responsibility to Protect Opportunity
As a pastor, educator, and proud member of the African American community, I approach public policy through both a moral lens and a deep sense of responsibility to those who are too often left behind. In both the Black church and across the African diaspora, leadership has always carried a sacred expectation: to protect the […]
Sound Transit $34.5 Billion Budget Shortfall, Line 2 Opens March 28
SEATTLE — Sound Transit confronted a $34.5 billion budget shortfall for its Sound Transit 3 expansion as leaders searched for ways to deliver on voter promises amid soaring construction costs. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, who chairs the Sound Transit Board, issued a statement outlining the board’s approach to the latest challenges. “In the face […]
Fatal Everett Police Shooting Near Emerson School Under SMART Investigation
EVERETT — A man died after being shot by law enforcement officers early Friday in Everett when he advanced on them following reports of gunfire near an elementary school. The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team is investigating the use of force incident that took place around 2:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, in the 8700 […]
Navy Veteran Chris Elder Announces Candidacy for Washington State Legislature
Chris Elder, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who served in naval aviation and a longtime Snohomish County resident, on Thursday announced his candidacy for State Representative in Washington’s 44th Legislative District against incumbent Rep. Brandy Donaghy. Below is the press release by the Chris Elder campaign in its entirety: Running to represent the hardworking families […]
