Washington Saves, a new state-facilitated retirement program for all workers starting 2027
OLYMPIA—Washington Saves, starting in 2027, is a state-facilitated automatic Individual Retirement Account (IRA) program designed to bridge the retirement savings gap for workers in Washington who lack access to employer-sponsored plans. The program was created from Senate Bill 6069, passed by the Washington State Legislature in March 2024 and signed into law by Governor Jay […]
In Loving Memory of Our Friend and Supporter, Coach Lenny Wilkens
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our friend, mentor, and longtime supporter, Coach Lenny Wilkens, who passed away Sunday at the age of 88. Lenny Wilkens was one of basketball’s greatest figures. A nine-time All-Star and Hall of Famer both as a player and a coach, he guided the Seattle SuperSonics […]
Lynnwood honors U.S. military veterans at Veteran’s Park
LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood, in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars of America Post 1040 (VFW1040), hosted a Veteran’s Day ceremony at Veteran’s Park Tuesday, November 11, honoring, and thanking, all of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The event was led by VFW1040 Commander, and U.S. Navy Veteran, John Beam who […]
SCOUT Program: How embedded social workers and law enforcement are tackling homelessness
Homelessness affects every community, from large urban metros to small rural towns and everything in between. Many factors can lead to individuals living on the streets, including but not limited to mental health challenges and substance abuse. What we’ve learned over years of working on this issue is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to […]
Washington State Library Launches New Certification Portal for Library Cardholders
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Library (WSL), part of the Office of the Secretary of State, launched the Washington State Certification Portal early last month. The new online platform gives library cardholders across the state free access to professional certifications and workforce learning tools and was made available Oct. 1, 2025. The portal is available […]
Larsen releases report on Veterans in Northwest Washington
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) published ‘Listening to Veterans in Northwest Washington,’ a report capturing local veterans’ most pressing challenges and outlining policy recommendations for Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address these concerns. “The stories and perspectives shared by veterans in Washington state’s Second District underscore both the progress the federal […]
Somebody’s watching me: Flock versus red light cameras in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—In reaction to several members of the community voicing their concerns that the City of Lynnwood’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology may have been accessed for immigration-related queries at its October 24 meeting, the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) announced last week that it temporarily paused the law enforcement tool known as Flock Safey cameras citing public […]
Thank You for Supporting Mukilteo’s Emergency Medical Services
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the residents of Mukilteo for your support of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy in the recent election. Your vote to renew and restore funding for our community’s emergency medical services reflects a shared commitment to keeping Mukilteo safe and healthy. The passage of this levy ensures […]
John Braun commentary: The continuing insanity of the homelessness ‘emergency’
The line about “insanity” being defined as doing the same things over and over, and expecting a different result, is sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein. An online search indicates the saying more likely originated in a Narcotics Anonymous publication many years ago about the difficulty of overcoming a drug addiction. If so, insanity is an […]
South County Deputies respond to stabbing of 17-y/o in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—At approximately 3:13 p.m., November 9, South County Deputies and Lynnwood Police responded to a reported stabbing in the 20900 block of 44th Avenue W in Lynnwood. Upon investigation, deputies learned that a 17-year-old male had been lured out of his apartment, distracted, and then stabbed by a known acquaintance. After the assault, the suspect […]
