Conflicting reports cloud Seahawks ownership after Super Bowl as Millionaire Tax looms

SEATTLE—Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the potential sale of the Seattle Seahawks following Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, with sources indicating the team could hit the market shortly after the game, though the owning estate firmly denies it’s for sale now. According to league and ownership sources cited by ESPN, the Seahawks, valued at […]
Evergreen Goodwill’s guide to celebrating the Super Bowl sustainably, and affordably

SEATTLE — With the Seahawks officially headed to Super Bowl LX following their high energy 31–27 win over the Los Angeles Rams, excitement is sweeping the region. And whether you’re hosting a watch party or attending one, Evergreen Goodwill has everything you need to celebrate sustainably and in true 12 style – all without the […]
Mud Bay delivers a strong start to 2026 for PNW animal welfare

OLYMPIA — Independent pet retailer Mud Bay began 2026 by donating more than $300,000 in food, supplies, and monetary contributions to Pacific Northwest animal welfare organizations. This included over 25 tons of pet food—enough to provide more than 200,000 meals for pets in need. These donations were made possible through Mud Bay’s annual Tons of […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra selects Alvin Lee as “Rising Star”

EDMONDS—The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has selected Alvin Lee as its “Rising Star,” a week ahead of Lee’s solo at the Symphony’s annual Family Concert. The CSO’s 19th annual Family Concert will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 7, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Ave. North, in Edmonds. Led by its longtime Music Director, […]
Seahawk Abe Lucas will represent Snohomish County in Super Bowl LX

SEATTLE—With the Seattle Seahawks returning to the Super Bowl next month, for their epic championship rematch against the New England Patriots, one player in particular, Abe Lucas, will be repping Snohomish County on one of the nation’s largest stages. Lucas, who plays Offensive Tackle for the Hawks, was born and raised in Everett, Washington. He […]
Mayor Cassie Franklin to Deliver 2026 State of Everett Address March 5

EVERETT– Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin will deliver the annual State of Everett address on Thursday, March 5 at the Historic Everett Theatre, sharing the city’s accomplishments from the past year and outlining priorities for the year ahead. Hosted by the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce and presented by FASTSIGNS and The Boeing Company, this year’s […]
Boeing Future of Flight and Tour now open seven days a week

MUKILTEO— At the Boeing Future of Flight and tour, guests have the opportunity to explore Boeing’s storied legacy as an aerospace pioneer, and its tremendous impact on the Pacific Northwest Economy, through interactive exhibits, educational storytelling, and even touring the airplane assembly line where they can watch Boeing manufacturers, hard at work, piecing together the […]
WA Senate passes ban on police face coverings

OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces in response to growing concerns over masked federal immigration agents. Senate Bill 5855 would cover local, state and federal law enforcement, with limited exceptions for uses like personal protective equipment and undercover or SWAT operations. The proposal is sure to […]
WA Senate approves new bill lowering drunk driving limit to 0.05% BAC

OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—Washington took a major stride Wednesday toward slashing the state’s legal limit for driving drunk. A divided state Senate voted 26-23 to approve legislation to reduce the maximum allowable blood alcohol concentration for drivers from 0.08% to 0.05%. If it makes it through the House and into law, Washington would join Utah with the toughest […]
Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough Eradicates Tumors in Mice, Offers New Hope

MADRID—Spanish researchers have achieved complete eradication of pancreatic tumors in mice using a novel triple-drug therapy, offering new hope against one of the deadliest cancers, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The breakthrough, led by Mariano Barbacid at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO), targeted pancreatic […]