Lynnwood Council to review proposed 53% property increase Nov. 17
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support Lynnwood Today!. The Lynnwood City Council is set to hold a work session Monday, Nov. 17 to continue critical financial discussions regarding the 2025-2026 biennial budget, including a potential 53% property tax increase...
Disappointed by the Number of People Entering Starbucks in West Seattle
In recent news, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people entering Starbucks outlets in West Seattle. This has sparked a call for community solidarity with the workers, with some suggesting that there are numerous other coffee shops in the area that could be patronized instead. The issue has...
I-5 North WA traffic blocked by overturned semi-truck filled with juice
CASTLE ROCK, Wash. - People driving between Portland and Seattle on Sunday will experience traffic backups due to an overturned semi-truck on Interstate 5 North. Deputies arrived on the scene in Castle Rock, Washington, just over 100 miles south of Seattle, on Nov. 16. There, they found a semi-truck hauling a...
Western Washington drug bust tied to Mexico-based cartel, investigators say
SEATTLE — Law enforcement officials in western Washington say a months-long narcotics investigation has disrupted a regional drug pipeline they allege was supplied by a cartel source in Mexico, resulting in the seizure of more than $1 million in methamphetamine, fentanyl and other narcotics. At least four people...
Suspect in attempted robbery of Ferndale casino and others, detained and charged
FERNDALE, Wash. — A 32-year-old Mexican national was detained on November 13, 2025, and charged with 1 count of robbery and 4 counts of attempted robbery according to a news release from the US Department of Justice. Edgar Oscar Gonzalez Barragan is accused of robbery and attempted robbery of...
‘Pick a lane and do it’: Seattle Times columnist calls out city’s inability to...
A columnist for The Seattle Times, Danny Westneat, recently wrote an article labeling Seattle as a fickle city, oftentimes being outspoken on key issues that drag the city down, yet nobody jumps at the chance to enact any changes. Westneat joined “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio to further...
Mysterious Late-Night Explosion Stirs Local Concern
Late in the night, around 11:45 pm, a loud boom echoed through the area, startling residents and sparking a flurry of speculation and concern. The sound, which was likened to an explosion, was particularly distressing for a newcomer to the area who suffers from PTSD, causing them to have difficulty sleeping.
Wilson in Seattle and Mamdani in New York Back Starbucks Workers Strike
The mayors-elect in both Seattle and New York City are backing the nationwide strike by Starbucks baristas launched this week, calling on the people of their respective cities to honor the consumer boycott of the coffee giant running parallel to the strike so that workers can win their fight for better working...
Reminder: Our Local Food Banks are Offering Free Food
Are you in need of food assistance? The University of Washington (UW) food pantry and the University District food bank are here to help. The UW food pantry, located at 1311 NE 41st St, is open to all students and operates on specific hours from Monday to Thursday. The University District food bank, on the other...
8 Steepest Streets in Washington to Avoid This Winter
Which Washington streets do you want to avoid in the Winter and have some fun with in the Summer?
