Capitol celebration marks Declaration of Independence, America’s 250th birthday
OLYMPIA [ANNIKA HAUER] — Legislators, students, historical society members, reenactors of Founding Fathers, and more gathered March 2 in the Capitol to read the Declaration of Independence, interpret it for today, and celebrate the 250th year since it was signed. “We can be inspired by the enduring ideals of liberty and equality articulated in the […]
Sound Transit 1 and 2 Line Trains Suspended Between Lynnwood and Northgate March 3-5
Buses will replace 1 and 2 Line trains between Lynnwood and Northgate stations during late night hours on March 3, 4, and 5 to accommodate planned monthly maintenance work. Passengers should plan ahead and expect around 30 minutes of increased travel time. During the work, 1 Line trains will continue operating between Northgate and Federal Way. The last southbound train will depart from Lynnwood at 10:38 p.m., serving Northgate at 10:53 p.m. The […]
‘All are welcome,’ Councilwoman pushes immigrant safety in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—A proposed resolution before the Lynnwood City Council aims to clarify the city’s stance on federal immigration enforcement and outline steps to better inform residents of their constitutional rights. After concerns from Police Chief Cole Langdon about potential legal liability for officers, Councilwoman Isabel Mata amended the measure to remove language that would have directed […]
72-Year-Old Critically Injured in Lynnwood Roommate Domestic Violence Assault
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a violent altercation between two elderly roommates that left one man critically injured and the other in custody on a domestic violence assault charge. South County Fire responders arrived at a home in the 16200 block of Larch Way around 3:20 a.m., Monday, March 2, after receiving […]
Hundreds of Kamiak students walkout of class to protest ICE
MUKILTEO—Hundreds of Kamiak High School students walked out of class on Wednesday, February 4, to protest recent ICE-related deaths and immigration enforcement “without due cause.” The walkout was organized through social media channels and word of mouth. Though Kamiak Principal Stephen Shurtleff, and several teachers, were aware of the walkout prior they approached the protest […]
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 […]
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 […]
