$70 Billion ‘Secure America Act’ that funds ICE and CBP passes Congress, heads to Trump for signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress gave final approval Tuesday, June 9, to the $70 billion “Secure America Act,” that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three years, handing President Donald J Trump a major win on his America First immigration enforcement agenda. The Senate passed the measure early June 5 […]
Court strikes down Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B Visa fee, calling it a tax
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on Tuesday welcomed a federal court ruling that struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 “tax” on new H-1B visa petitions, saying it preserves the state’s ability to recruit specialized talent for research, education and health care. Washington state was one of 20 state plaintiffs in the lawsuit against […]
15 Students Appointed to First-Ever Lynnwood Youth Council in Historic Vote
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved the appointment of 15 Edmonds School District students to the newly established Lynnwood Youth Council at its Monday, June 8, Business Meeting. The members of the inaugural Lynnwood Youth Council are the following: “Tonight is a moment I have looked forward to for a long time, the confirmation of […]
Snohomish County Farmers Markets 2026 Guide: Mukilteo returns with Egyptian desserts, giant dogs and local vendors
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Farmers Market returned Wednesday after an extended hiatus, drawing shoppers to Lighthouse Park for its first day of the 2026 season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a lively mix of local vendors. City Councilwoman Donna Vago along with Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Board President Megan Reed cut the ribbon at 2:45 p.m. to reopen […]
First Lynnwood City Pride event a major success, despite rain
LYNNWOOD—The first ever official Lynnwood City Pride event was a resounding success despite the sprinkle of rain Saturday, June 6, on the City’s Civic Campus. Lynnwood City Councilwoman Isabel Mata, the only Lynnwood City Council member who identifies as queer, opened the event with a few remarks. “We’ve come together to celebrate and support our […]
Snohomish County Juneteenth 2026 Guide: Dates, locations, and meaning
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County will observe Juneteenth with two free community celebrations—Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration in Lynnwood on the federal holiday and Juneteenth Community Celebration the following day. Both Lynnwood events are open to the public at no charge. Project Girl Mentoring, in partnership with the city of Lynnwood, will host the Juneteenth Freedom Day […]
Coelho, Wright share Middle Housing and Suburban Retrofit ideas from Congress for the New Urbanism conference
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood City Council President Nick Coelho and Councilwoman Chelsea Wright returned attended the 34th Congress for the New Urbanism in Northwest Arkansas (CNU 34), where they joined planners, developers, elected officials and designers for workshops on strengthening suburban communities through walkable design, mixed housing and incremental change. The Congress for the New Urbanism […]
OFM sounds alarm on 2027-29 budget shortfalls, Ferguson says no new taxes, and how we got here
OLYMPIA — The Office of Financial Management has warned state agencies that Washington faces “significant budget shortfalls” in the 2027-29 biennium, calling it likely the most “most challenging budget any of us has yet faced” and directing a sharp break from routine spending practices. “A ‘business as usual’ approach will not meet the need of […]
Traitors: US citizens charged in ISIS Plot to kill US servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three U.S. citizens were arrested early Friday in coordinated raids in Kansas and California on federal charges that they conspired to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS) and al-Sham, a designated foreign terrorist organization, by sending more than $2,000 to fund the purchase of drones and rocket-propelled grenades […]
Music, comedy and second chances collide at Everett’s ‘Punchlines with Purpose’
EVERETT — The Everett Historic Theater will come alive on July 18, with Punchlines with Purpose – a one-night event that will combine stand-up comedy, live music, and fundraising for the Second Chance Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Punchline with a Purpose is sponsored by The Tulalip […]
