UFC Seattle shatters records, chins, and eardrums to 18,000 roaring fans at Climate Pledge Arena
SEATTLE—When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) last visited Seattle in 2013, the venue was still known as KeyArena. The Seattle Kraken was a mythical creature possibly lurking in Elliott Bay, not a professional hockey team. Although headlined by one of the greatest fighters of all time in Demetrious Johnson (who grew up in suburban Tacoma […]
RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s Policy Committee deadline
OLYMPIA—Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the first to land in the legislative graveyard this year in Olympia. This session, lawmakers in the state House and Senate have introduced nearly 1,800 bills. To stay alive, much of that legislation needed to get voted out […]
‘I’m Cancer Free!’: Travel personality Rick Steves announces cancer update
EDMONDS—Six months after Edmonds celebrity Rick Steves shared his prostate cancer diagnosis on social media, he announced on Saturday, February 22, that he is “Cancer Free!” The 69-year-old travel writer, TV host, and tourism personality, is known far beyond the Seattle area for his enthusiastic and informative travel programming, specifically the popular Rick Steves’ Europe show. His […]
I oppose wasting further time discussing time limits
Below is a table I compiled from reviewing the history of regular and special meetings on Granicus. The number indicates the number of meetings exceeding 4 hours in the middle column and 5 hours in the right column. Below that you will see the 15-year average, which spanned numerous councils, two iterations of the current […]
Newly appointed Councilwoman to take Oath of Office at upcoming Business meeting
LYNNWOOD—For its upcoming city council meeting on February 24, newly appointed Rebecca “Becky” Thornton will be taking the Oath to Office and city staff will be sharing lobbying efforts. Monday’s meeting will be hybrid both in-person and virtual. In-person meetings are held at City Hall Council Chambers 19100 44th Ave West starting at 6 p.m. […]
A Legacy of Care & Community at Fairwinds – Brighton Court
A new generation of older adults is speaking, and Fairwinds – Brighton Court is listening. Taking a refreshing approach to senior living, the community knows that today’s older adults aren’t wrapping up their life’s journey; they’re seeking a new one. Experience Fairwinds – Brighton Court: Call 425-906-1823 or visit FairwindsBrightonCourt.com today totour or RSVP for […]
Grab Your Girlfriends for the Treat Your Self Women’s Expo
MARYSVILLE—Hey, ladies! Grab your girlfriends and come to the Treat Your Self Women’s Expo on Saturday, March 1. The City of Marysville is hosting this free-to-attend event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd St. Women can visit a variety of local vendors that provide products or services for […]
Victory for Goats! Lynnwood-based Zumiez drops cashmere and mohair after PETA push
LYNNWOOD—Goat-shaped vegan chocolates are on the way from PETA to Zumiez after the Lynnwood-based retailer confirmed it has stopped selling cashmere and mohair. PETA shared information with the company about how these industries torment goats for their coats before they’re violently killed, and Zumiez has now confirmed to PETA that its website is cashmere- and […]
Link light rail service will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO stations
Link light rail will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO on Sunday, February 23 to accommodate necessary system maintenance. During this disruption, crews will be completing a package of pre-scheduled maintenance projects including storm sewer cleaning, switch replacement and fiber inspections. During the disruption, Sound Transit will provide Link Shuttle buses to transport […]
In memory of Susan Carla Sumner, 67
Susan Carla Sumner, 67, passed from this life to the comfort of her loved ones preceding her into the house of our Lord in the early morning hours of February 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The stress of being displaced by the Altadena fire had aggravated an already existing heart condition. She was born […]
