Letter-to-Editor: Vote YES on Prop 1 for our kids
As an Edmonds City Councilmember, a CPA, and longtime community member, I’ve seen firsthand how strong schools strengthen our entire community. On February 10, voters in the Edmonds School District have an important opportunity to support Proposition 1, the Educational Programs and Operations replacement levy. Let me be clear: Proposition 1 is not a new […]
WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen announces retirement
OLYMPIA—Washington Supreme Court Justice Barbara A Madsen, the first woman to join the court by popular election in 1992, announced her retirement on Feb. 2, effective April 3, 2026. “In her 33 years on the high court, Justice Madsen served two terms as chief justice and took part in deciding thousands of cases — leaving […]
Verity Credit Union Awards $120,000 in Grants for Growth to 16 BIPOC and Women-Led Startups and Nonprofits
Verity Credit Union, a Seattle-based financial institution with assets totaling $735 million, awarded 16 recipients of its Grants for Growth program with a total of $120,000 to support historically excluded entrepreneurs, BIPOC- and women-led startups, and nonprofits advancing justice and equity across Washington state. Known for its socially responsible, community-rooted banking, Verity’s new Grants for Growth […]
Cantwell announces $323M to prepare Seattle for Polar Security Icebreakers
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on Thursday, January 29, secured a commitment from U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday for an additional $323 million investment to prepare Base Seattle to be homeport to the first three new heavy icebreakers, the first of which will be delivered by 2030—something Sen. Cantwell has long championed. “It is, […]
2025 Congressional App Challenge winners announced
The 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners from Washington’s 1st and 2nd districts: middle schoolers Dylan and Henry Pham’s game combating vaccine misinformation, and high schoolers Isabella Li, Hiya Pandey, and Anya Mehta’s app for early anemia detection. Both apps will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) named the Pham brothers at […]
Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry’s fight for justice at WAWAC Gala
EVERETT— Approximately 200 community members gathered at the Carl Gibson Center for the Washington West African Center’s (WAWAC) second annual fundraising gala, aiming to raise $150,000 for immigrant support services. Saturday’s event featured a keynote address by Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a service-disabled U.S. Army veteran and immigrant who recounted his unlawful 124-day detention by Immigration […]
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, […]
