Galaxy Theatres Monroe Brings Ant-Tastic Fun to the Community!

MONROE—Galaxy Theatres Monroe is excited to announce the arrival of an ‘ant-tastic’ art installation at the theater located at One Galaxy Way in Monroe, Washington. On Saturday, June 21, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., the theater will unveil seven giant steel ant sculptures, each one seven feet tall and hand-painted by local groups and community […]
“Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit” to open at Imagine Children’s Museum

EVERETT—This summer, visitors to Imagine Children’s Museum can play in an immersive exhibit based on Disney Jr’s Peabody Award-winning television series “Doc McStuffins,” for the first time in the Pacific Northwest. Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit opens with a special members-only preview on June 19 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by an all-day public opening on […]
Gesa Credit Union now accepting applicants for Local Heroes Grant Program

LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a leading credit union in Washington dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, on Monday announced its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program will be accepting grant applications through July 31, 2025. Any local organization that supports one or more of Gesa’s recognized Local Heroes groups including firefighters, healthcare workers, law enforcement, […]
Commentary: Mukilteo Council to residents, ‘Let them eat cake!’

As a councilmember, it is my privilege to spend time understanding city finances and explaining them to our residents who are busy living their lives, assuming we are managing their interests well. We are not. At Monday’s City Council meeting on June 16, the mayor presided over a simple majority of the council that gifted […]
Targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, manhunt underway for killer

BROOKLYN PARK, MN—In what is described as “targeted political violence” by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, lawmakers former House Speaker Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were fatally shot at their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday, June 14, 2025. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were also shot and […]
Corporations and Charities Division Moving to new Tumwater location

OLYMPIA—The Corporations and Charities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State is moving to a new location to better serve its customers. The new office will be located at 243 Israel Road SE in Tumwater, Washington. It will be open for in-person services on Wednesday, June 18. The last day for business at the […]
Gov Ferguson announces ferry service expansions, including a new hybrid-electric boat

SEATTLE—Governor Bob Ferguson, joined by Chair of Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), Representative Greg Nance (D-Kitsap), and Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, announced new service expansions to the Washington State Ferry system Thursday, June 13, including a second boat to the Seattle-Bremerton route beginning this weekend. “We are a ferry dependent community. And for […]
When the community leads, the arts thrive: Save the Arts in the Edmonds School District!

LYNNWOOD—Music education in the Edmonds School District is in crisis. Due to ongoing budget cuts, eleven music and choir classes across middle and high schools are at risk of being permanently eliminated, impacting hundreds of students and jeopardizing the future of award-winning programs that have long brought pride to our schools and community. In response, […]
Dio Boucsieguez, Lynnwood CC candidate, wants to build Lynnwood’s arts and culture while keeping it affordable

LYNNWOOD—Diodato “Dio” Boucsieguez, candidate for Lynnwood City Council Position 1, is committed to not being a rubber stamp for any new tax increases. His priorities are budget and growth management, trust and transparency, public safety, and fostering an arts and entertainment culture for the city. Boucsieguez felt compelled to run for Lynnwood City Council because […]
Bothell Islamic Center receives bomb threat in alleged hate crime

BOTHELL—The Islamic Center of Bothell received an anonymous website contact form submission titled “Blow up the mosque” on Sunday, June 8, which threatened and specifically detailed how they would attack the local religious center. Both local law enforcement and the FBI have been contacted, and it is now being investigated as a possible hate crime. […]