ICE Blasts Everett Mayoral Directive, Says Forces More Federal Agents into City Over National Security Threats
EVERETT—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released a blistering attack Friday on Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, accusing her of escalating dangers to federal officers and residents by ordering city workers and police to block and even intervene in ICE operations — a move they say will only flood the streets with more visible federal agents […]
US gearing up for possible terror sleeper cell attacks on US soil
ARLINGTON, VA—During a Pentagon press briefing on Monday, March 2, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told reporters that U.S. forces are ready to counter possible Iranian sleeper cell attacks on U.S. soil when asked by a reporter on the topic. “This is a former regime that seeks to export that ideology, to try and sow […]
Topless transgender politician defeats recall effort
OLYMPIA [John O’Brien]—A Washington state politician who went topless at a rally for transgender individuals won’t be kicked out of office, after a ruling by the state Supreme Court. A recall petition sought to oust Lucy Lauser from the Stevenson City Council after she exposed her breasts on March 31, 2025, outside the Skamania County […]
Marysville’s School Resource Officers strive to strengthen safety and connection across local schools
MARYSVILLE—At Marysville Getchell High School and Totem Middle School, School Resource Officers have become part of the daily rhythm of campus life. Their presence reaches far beyond safety, it’s rooted in connection, trust and showing up for young people in the moments that matter. Officer Phil Powers and Officer Jerry Duemmell serve 14 schools across the […]
From solo hobby to 500 members: inside WA’s thriving adult LEGO Community
LYNNWOOD—What started as a handful of adults gathering in living rooms more than 25 years ago has grown into one of the largest LEGO fan communities in the Pacific Northwest. SEALUG — the Seattle LEGO Users Group — now connects more than 500 Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) from Marysville to Olympia, bringing builders, collectors […]
Iranian Americans celebrate at Seattle “Stand with Iranian People” Rally
SEATTLE — Iranian Americans and supporters gathered Sunday at the Federal Building in downtown Seattle to celebrate the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and press for the collapse of the Islamic Republic, hailing U.S. and Israeli actions as the catalyst for a new, democratic Iran. Organizers billed the event as the Stand with […]
Larsen tours Edmonds North Portwalk weeks after securing a $1.2M grant to rebuild aging seawall
EDMONDS — Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA02) toured the Port of Edmonds’ aging North Portwalk and seawall Saturday, just weeks after securing $1.2 million in federal money to rebuild the crumbling waterfront landmark he and Senator Maria Cantell have championed for years. Larsen walked some of the 950-foot stretch of boardwalk and observed the 1968-era seawall […]
Jason Moon challenges Strom Peterson 21st LD State Representative seat
MUKILTEO — Jason Moon, President of the Mukilteo City Council, and a 40-year South Snohomish County resident, announced his campaign for State Representative in Washington’s 21st Legislative District, Position 1. Moon, a Korean American born in Chicago and raised locally since 1985, said he is running because too many residents feel unheard on the issues […]
Middle East at war: Trump calls on Iran to surrender or face ‘certain death’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States and Israel launched a coordinated military assault on Iran early Saturday, targeting the regime’s leadership and military infrastructure in a bid to neutralize threats to American security and prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The Pentagon dubbed the U.S. effort Operation Epic Fury, while Israel named it Operation Roaring Lion. The […]
Everett transwoman indicted for threatening to assassinate President Trump
EVERETT—A transgender individual legally known as Phillip Richard Wharton, who prefers the name Ms. Sadie Wharton, faces federal charges for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald J. Trump in social media posts. Wharton, 20, of Everett, was indicted on February 25, charges of threatening a federal official under 18 U.S.C. § 115(a)(1)(B) which carries a […]
