Jane Doe Homicide Victim Missing Since 1981, Identified
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – After 41 years of working to identify a Jane Doe, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit – Cold Case Team, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Othram Inc. have positively identified her as Alice Lou Williams. Detective Jim Scharf led today’s press conference. Alice went missing under suspicious circumstances […]
Homicide victim, 1977 John Doe, identified 45 Years later
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – After 45 years of working to identify a John Doe, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit – Cold Case Team, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Othram Inc. have positively identified him as Blaine Has Tricks. Detective Jim Scharf led today’s press conference with Sheriff Adam Fortney. Blaine, a […]
The Investment of Fatherhood
Everywhere you can see advertisements designed to sell you something: A luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a professional service or a perfect smile. Very few of these items I would consider investments. Why? Because a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is to ride in. The more you drive […]
Mariner High School shooting suspect released on $2,500 bail
EVERETT, Wash., June 16, 2022 – On Tuesday, June 14, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 15-year-old male for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Disturbing School Activity and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on School Property. The 15-year-old male suspect was transported to Denney Juvenile Justice Center where he was booked for Unlawful Possession […]
Dr. James Lewis hired as county’s next Health Officer
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 14, 2022 – Today, the Snohomish Health District Board of Health voted to hire Dr. James Lewis as the county’s next health officer. He will take over the Health Officer role from Dr. Chris Spitters, who is stepping down after more than 20 years with the District. Dr. Lewis is set to start August […]
Lynnwood approves new accountant position, recognizes Juneteenth, and discusses Town Square Park finance options
LYNNWOOD – The Lynnwood City Council approved a new part-time accountant position, utilizing up to $125,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds, recognized the Public Works Department and Juneteenth, and discussed finance options for the Town Square Park acquisition, during its Business Meeting on Monday, June 13. Public Works spotlight Public Works Director Bill Franz […]
Comedian Ron White kicks off Tulalip Resort Casino’s Summer Concert Series
TULALIP, Wash., June 14, 2022 – Popular stand-up comic Ron White kicks off the Tulalip Resort Casino’s “Summer Concert Series” this month with a single show under the stars on Saturday, June 25 at the Tulalip Amphitheatre. Set for 7 p.m., White’s appearance is part of his recently announced farewell tour of venues across the […]
Happy Flag Day
Flag Day is the annual celebration of the history behind the American flag on the anniversary of the American flag’s official creation by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The Stars and Stripes originated as a result of a resolution adopted by the Marine Committee of the Second Continental Congress at Philadelphia on June […]
Mariner High School shooting suspect still at large
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 13, 2022 — Snohomish County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of Mariner High School in the Mukilteo School District that occurred this afternoon. According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, an alleged juvenile fired shots at a vehicle. No injuries were reported, and the […]
Council Corner: Public Safety must be our highest priority
By Jim Smith, Council Vice President, City of Lynnwood It has been said many times. It doesn’t matter how beautiful our parks are if they are not safe to visit. And we can expand that to include all parts of this city. As a Council our priority must be for the safety of our citizens. […]
