To catch a thief: Catalytic converter stolen from Lynnwood Food Bank truck
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 11, 2023—Surveillance video shows that at approximately 7:08 a.m. on Sunday morning, May 7, a man covered from head-to-toe, stole the catalytic converter off of the food truck of the Lynnwood Food Bank. “We may have to adjust some of our mobile distributions due to this gentleman stealing our catalytic converter from […]
Bremerton man among four sentenced to 20 years for role in child exploitation enterprise
May 11, 2023—Four men were sentenced up to 20 years for their participation in a website dedicated to child sexual exploitation the Department of Justice released today. Kyle William Leishear, 43, of Bayonet Point, Florida, was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in prison. On April 25, Leishear’s three co-defendants were sentenced for their roles in […]
Snohomish County in Excessive Heat Watch this weekend through Monday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 11, 2023—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Snohomish County this Saturday, May 13, through Monday afternoon. “Hot conditions with temperatures in the mid-80s to low-90s expected. This will pose a moderate, to localized major risk of heat-related illness,” the advisory states. The Excessive Heat Watch is […]
Drug Task Force K-9 near death from exposure to fentanyl
EVERETT, Wash., May 11, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office updated the public that Drug Task Force K-9 Sully is “very tired but doing well,” after being found unresponsive following an early morning search today. Earlier this morning, Drug Task Force K-9 Sully and his handler were assisting Skagit County with a search warrant service in […]
Commerce commits $83.5 million to address homelessness through affordable housing construction
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 11, 2023—The Washington State Department of Commerce announced new funding awards totaling $83.5 million to provide affordable housing construction opportunities in communities across the state. The new Office of Apple Health and Homes and Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit awarded $43.7 million to create 484 multifamily housing units. Commerce is reserving 113 units […]
Kids Health & Safety Fair at Legion Park in Arlington on May 13
ARLINGTON, Wash., May 11, 2023—Coming this Saturday, May 13, the Kids Health and Safety Fair at the Arlington Farmers Market is focusing on water safety. Free fitted life jackets will be available for kids ages 18 and under, while supplies last. The child must be present to receive a life jacket. Kids can bring their […]
Congressman pleads not guilty to campaign fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY, May 11, 2023—A 13-count indictment was unsealed yesterday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging George Anthony Devolder Santos, better known as “George Santos,” a Republican United States Congressman representing the Third District of New York, with seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of […]