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 […]
Mata: ‘I Owe You an Apology’ for remarks on American flag at council meeting
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood City Councilmember Isabel Mata apologized Thursday for remarks she made at a City Council meeting last Monday in which she said a pride flag was more personally relatable to her than the American flag, a statement that has drawn criticism from hundreds of residents and veterans. In a statement sent directly to […]
Monisha Harrell confirmed as new Assistant City Administrator for the City of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council held a Special Business Meeting on May 4 and unanimously confirm Monisha Harrell, niece to former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, as the City’s next Assistant City Administrator. The confirmation comes after a nationwide search to fill the position within the City’s Executive Department. Monisha Harrell is a senior leader with extensive experience in nonprofit governance, public […]
Lynnwood City Councilwoman Launches Scathing Attack on the US Flag Just Weeks Before Memorial Day
In a stunning display of contempt for our nation’s most sacred symbol, Lynnwood City Councilwoman Isabel Mata used the May 4, 2026, City Council meeting to disparage the US flag, declare it unrelatable to her, and suggest that the 27 American flags flying year-round at Wilcox Park—Lynnwood’s U.S. Flag Park—should be replaced because they represent […]
Lynnwood councilwoman calls US Flag ‘unrelatable,’ pushes Pride Flag at Wilcox Park
LYNNWOOD— Lynnwood officials are revisiting how and where flags can be displayed across the city, as ongoing debate over Pride flag requests at Wilcox Park exposes gaps in policy and authority. During a Monday Work Session, on May 4, city leaders discussed formalizing rules around commemorative flags—highlighting tensions between maintaining government speech, ensuring consistency, and […]
Snohomish County Council recognizes Cinco de Mayo as a day of celebration over oppression
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Resolution 26-020, recognizing May 5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, at its General Legislative Session, Tuesday, May 5. Speaking, on behalf of the resolution, were Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Snohomish County PUD Commissioner Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Gerardo Javier Guiza Vargas, Deputy Consul at the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, and Zac […]
Council President Jason Moon appointed to serve on National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
MUKILTEO — Jason Moon, Council President for Mukilteo, Wash., has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Federal Advocacy Committee. Council President Moon was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on management […]
