Spruce Park murders were a “gang initiation,” court records state

By: Kienan Briscoe LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 15, 2023—On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Spruce Park homicides that took place on July 14th, 2022. That night, responding officers found two male victims—15-year-old Tidus Goodwin-Linville and 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez Jr.—with life-threatening gunshot wounds in […]

Snohomish County now accepting 2024 Hotel-Motel Grants

Snohomish County, Wash., June, 15, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers announced that Snohomish County is accepting applications for its 2024 annual tourism grant cycle (hotel-motel grants). Applications will be accepted for the grant cycle June 14 through August 23, 2023. The 2024 Hotel-Motel Small Fund total is projected to be $600,000 with project allocation amounts […]

‘We did it!’ Lake Stevens opens new community food bank

LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 15, 2023—After 45 years operating in the 900 square foot basement of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Sophina Nunez, Board President of the Lake Stevens Community Food Bank, cut the ribbon on Wednesday, June 14, to its newly built 10,000 square foot base of operation. “So, here we are cutting the ribbon […]

Family resource center to open second Marysville location

MARYSVILLE, WASH, June 14, 2023 — LINC NW, a community resource center serving Marysville residents and families, is opening a second location. You’re invited to join the grand opening celebration for the LINC NW Nonprofit Hub at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at its new Jennings Park office, 6915 Armar Rd. Mayor Jon Nehring will […]

Find a Summer Meals Site for kids near you

OLYMPIA — June 14, 2023 —Every year, the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children living in identified areas or a site of high need. The program is available now through the end of August.  Good nutrition is essential for effective learning every day, all year long. Just as learning does not end […]

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Snohomish County in 2023

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 14, 2023—This year, in support of the Juneteenth Holiday, the Lynnwood Times compiled a list of events and ceremonies taking place around Snohomish County starting the Friday, June 16, through Monday, June 19. The Snohomish County Government is hosting a Juneteenth Flag Raising event on the County Campus on Friday, June […]

An exclusive: Olympus Spa attorney speaks on transgender policy complaint

LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 14, 2023—In collaboration with the Lynnwood Times, Jonathan Choe, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and Journalist, sat down with Olympus Spa attorney, Tracy Tribbet of Pacific Justice Institute on Monday, June 12, where she shared that her client is willing to take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge […]

Three suspects arrested in connection to Spruce Park homicides

LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 13, 2023—On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Spruce Park homicides that took place on July 14th, 2022. That night, responding officers found two male victims—15-year-old Tidus Goodwin-Linville and 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez Jr.—with life-threatening gunshot wounds in Spruce Park at […]

Don’t be alarmed! Paine Field Airport to conduct fire drills

Each year, Paine Field Fire conducts a live fire training to meet its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 Airport Certification. This FAA requirement ensures that Paine Field personnel uses its ARFF apparatus proficiently during a live fire drill. In the past few years, the airport sent its firefighters to other cities to receive the […]

Public invited to VOAWW Food Distribution Center open house

EVERETT, Wash., June 13, 2023—Did you know that there are nineteen food banks in Snohomish County? Volunteers of America Western Washington has the honor of serving as the county’s Food Distribution Center. What does that mean? In 2022, VOAWW distributed 6.1 million pounds of food to over 163,000 individuals in partnership with local food banks. […]