Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: A date which will live in infamy
On August 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated December 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On November 29, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation declaring December 7, 1994, the first National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the United States at Naval Station Pearl […]
After layoffs, low pay, and unrealistic story quotas, Everett Herald reporters are striking back
EVERETT—Reporters working for The Everett Daily Herald, the oldest still-functioning Snohomish County-based newspaper, have hit their limit after new management slashed half of its newsroom last summer while continuing to pay less than a livable wage and expecting unrealistic story quotas from its staff. Now the Everett NewsGuild, a unionized group of Everett Herald Reporters, […]
Edmonds College receives donation from Indo-American Friendship Forum Foundation to empower homeless students
LYNNWOOD- Edmonds College received a $12,200 donation from the Indo-American Friendship Forum Foundation (IAFFF) to help students experiencing homelessness and other housing insecurities. Leaders of the IAFFF presented the check during a ceremony on campus on Dec. 2 to Edmonds President Dr. Amit B. Singh in the presence of distinguished members of the Indian community, including IAFFF […]
New study finds that Washington ranks third most EV-friendly state
A new study by tire experts at Tires Easy after analyzing each state’s number of electric vehicle (EV) registrations, charging points, state EV incentives, and eagerness to transition, found California as most EV-friendly with Vermont and Washington rounding up the top three. With several states adopting zero-emission vehicle mandates and goals, the study produced an […]
Cascade Warbirds announces 2025 Aviation Scholarship Program
Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation, and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is pleased to offer scholarships for Private Pilot Ground School with Introductory Flights to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with several flight schools in the Puget Sound […]
Washington state wants to increase bureaucrats’ salaries by $1.3 billion despite claims the state is facing a budget shortfall
When Jay Inslee took the job as Governor in 2013, the state’s annual operating budget was approximately $38.4 billion. After 12 years of the Inslee administration, the state is now spending almost twice as much per year, $75.5 billion. Yet, despite this massive increase in state spending, legislators are claiming that they will need another $10-12 billion over the […]
Driver dead after driving into Lynnwood apartment complex Tuesday morning
LYNNWOOD—A driver is dead after driving his SUV into the first floor of the Whispering Cedars Apartment complex in Lynnwood Tuesday morning. According to the Lynnwood Police Department, who are handling the investigation, no one in the building was injured. The incident took place around 12:35 a.m. on the 6500 block of 208th street when […]
Joel Faber Selected as Next Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Director
We are excited to announce that Joel Faber has been selected to lead the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as its next Director. On Monday, November 25th the Lynnwood City Council unanimously confirmed Joel to assume the role of Director effective immediately. Joel Faber has been a dedicated City of Lynnwood team member for […]
Office of the Secretary of State Certifies 2024 General Election Results
OLYMPIA-The Office of the Secretary of State certified statewide results of the 2024 General Election on Wednesday, Dec. 4. According to vote totals certified by Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan, 3.96 million voters, or 78.94% of registered voters, returned ballots in the Nov. 5 election. Using Washington’s secure vote-by-mail system, 66.47% of voters returned […]
Fire Marshall issues pet fire safety tips for the winter
OLYMPIA – The State Fire Marshall’s Office issued important pet fire safety tips in order to avoid accidental home fires this holiday season that may be caused by pets or wild animals. Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are […]
