Lynnwood honors Jim Smith’s legacy of public service and music
LYNNWOOD—More than 100 community members, family, and colleagues gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood on Saturday, April 18, to celebrate the life of former Lynnwood City Councilman Jim Smith, honoring his remarkable legacy and lifelong dedication to public service. The remembrance was facilitated by Pastor Hector Garfias-Toledo, and feature music, a photograph slideshow, and […]
Inaugural K-Fair connects Korean Community with Snohomish County employers
LYNNWOOD—Nearly 300 people attended the first K-Fair Job Fair on Saturday, May 2, at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, that connected the Korean American community and other job seekers with employment opportunities in Snohomish County. “As the first ever job fair hosted by GSKA and the broader Korean community, not only equity achieved for both employers […]
John Braun commentary: To get our state back on the right track, the choice is clear
It has been a privilege to have this space week after week to alert readers about important public-policy issues facing our beautiful state and how the Republican members of our state Senate are responding to them. Now that I have filed as a candidate for public office, this is my last commentary before the November […]
Reform UK surges in local elections, PM Starmer rejects calls to resign
LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party suffered a historic defeat in this week’s local elections, losing nearly 1,500 council seats across England while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party made dramatic gains, capturing more than 1,450 seats and control of multiple local authorities. “We’ve been so used to thinking about politics in terms of […]
Washington state 2026 mid-term elections are off! May the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off. Below are the candidates who has filed to run for office that will be on your Snohomish County ballot for 2026: 📍Legislative District 1State Representative Pos. 1DEMOCRATIC: Davina Duerr (Incumbent)REPUBLICAN: Maggie Wang State Representative Pos. 2LIBERTARIAN: Jeff LyonDEMOCRATIC: Shelley Kloba (Incumbent)REPUBLICAN: Cliff MoonDEMOCRATIC: Jenne Alderks 📍Legislative […]
REMATCH: Bruce Guthrie challenges incumbent Lillian Ortiz-Self in 21st District
EDMONDS—Libertarian Bruce Guthrie of Edmonds filed Friday to challenge Democratic incumbent Lillian Ortiz-Self once again for State Representative, Position 2, in the 21st Legislative District. Guthrie, a 63-year-old retired operations and marketing executive who now works as a substitute math and science teacher, has called Edmonds home since 2008. He and his wife Julia are […]
Khan challenges incumbent Liias for 21st District Senate Seat
MUKILTEO—Riaz Khan, a Republican and former Mukilteo City Council member, has filed on Friday, May 8, his candidacy for the Washington State Senate in the 21st Legislative District, setting up a rematch with longtime Democratic incumbent Sen. Marko Liias. Khan and Liias faced off in the 2018 Senate primary. Liias, a lifelong Washingtonian first appointed […]
GOP WINS REDISTRICTING WAR! Republicans poised to control US House
Republicans have secured a significant net advantage in the partisan fight over congressional redistricting, positioning the party for a projected pickup of roughly 11 House of Representative seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. New maps already enacted in GOP-controlled states and favorable court rulings have delivered completed gains of 14 Republican seats while Democrats […]
Van explodes after driver ignites fire at Everett police station
EVERETT—A 35-year-old man was arrested on first-degree arson charges after he drove a white van into the parking lot of the Everett Police Department’s South Precinct, exited the vehicle and intentionally set it on fire, causing an explosion that authorities said endangered officers and the public, Everett Police announced Wednesday. The incident occurred about 9:15 […]
In loving memory of Joseph “Joe” Daniel Jassman, 55
Joseph “Joe” Daniel Jassman, 55, passed away on May 4, 2026. Born on March 26, 1971, Joe was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend whose kind heart and genuine spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he met. A man of his word, Joe was someone others could always rely on in both joyful […]
