DOE greenlights Hanford nuclear waste cleanup project
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Department of Energy (DOE) formally approved the continuation of the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste Program (DFLAW) at the Hanford vitrification plant in south-central Washington to clean up nuclear waste. News comes after weeks of alarming signals from the Trump administration indicating they might delay the scheduled October 15 start of DFLAW which […]
Snohomish County and Lynnwood celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
EVERETT—Snohomish County recognized Hispanic Heritage Month starting with the City of Lynnwood on September 8, followed by Snohomish County on September 10. Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby join by the Deputy Consul Gerardo Javier Guiza Vargas from the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle and Honorary Consul of Spain, Luis Fernando Esteban, along with dozens on members of […]
The Hidden Economy of Homelessness: A Year Inside Washington State’s Homeless Complex
At hour 30 in the emergency room, Daniel, Navy veteran, former submarine engineer, asks through his psychosis, “Am I a good person?” When crisis responders finally call his name, I already know what happens next. Thirty-day stay. Insurance runs out. Discharge to street. No plan. I know because I’ve spent a year conducting 598 interviews […]
TikTok’s US operations acquired in landmark deal amid national security concerns
The United States and China have reached a framework agreement allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. under a new 80 percent American-controlled ownership. President Donald J Trump announced the deal during a White House briefing on Tuesday, September 16, extending the divestiture deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, and paving the way […]
Commentary: To truly address violence, we must be Americans first
Charlie Kirk brought his formidable debating skills, love of country and strong faith in God to the University of Washington’s Seattle campus in May 2024. The popular young conservative leader did the same this past April at the Pullman campus of Washington State University. There was tension between supporters and detractors at those visits, like […]
Upcoming Healthcare Summit to address Workforce and Policy Challenges in Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with the Future Workforce Alliance of Snohomish County, will host this year’s annual Healthcare Summit on September 24, connecting the community to leaders in the county’s healthcare industry. Presented by Optum, Kaiser Permanente and Premera Blue Cross, in partnership with North Sound Media, this event presents attendees the […]
Halloween Goes Green: Evergreen Goodwill makes Sustainability Spooktacular
LYNNWOOD—Halloween is creeping up, and while goblins and ghouls prepare to haunt the streets, Evergreen Goodwill is offering a more sustainable—and surprisingly stylish—way to celebrate the season. From gothic candle holders to DIY cobwebs crafted from repurposed tights, the nonprofit thrift retailer is helping families across Northwest Washington decorate affordably, creatively, and with a conscience. […]
Firefighters rescue one man, another found dead in South Everett house fire
EVERETT—Firefighters rescued one man and found another man dead while responding to a house fire in south Everett the evening of Sunday, September 14. Firefighters were dispatched to the home in the 11800 block of 8th Ave W. just after 7 p.m. and found heavy fire conditions on the back side of the home. Witnesses […]
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu to retire
OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2025, concluding a judicial career spanning over 25 years. “Throughout her time on the bench, Justice Yu has demonstrated her commitment to respect, dignity and fairness for all,” Governor Bob Ferguson released in a statement. “As the first in her family to […]
‘Many known Leftist are under investigation,’ Trump discloses
NEW JERSEY—During an interview on the tarmac today at Morristown Airport in New Jersey in response to a reporter asking what organization are under investigation by his administration in relation to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, President Donald J Trump responded, “the left.” When you look at the agitators — you look at the scum […]
