Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Adam Fortney is a proven leader for public safety
Law enforcement plays a pivotal role in maintaining public safety during turbulent times, with their commitment to enforcing laws, protecting property, and ensuring individual safety being crucial to preventing violence and destruction. In the eventful year of 2020, the unsettling video of George Floyd’s arrest, which tragically led to his death, sparked protests. Initially peaceful, […]
Commentary: Sheriff Adam Fortney has demonstrated humility, servant leadership
Over the past few years, I have found Sheriff Adam Fortney to be among the most humble, genuine elected officials I have ever had the privilege to serve with. Three examples stand out for me when thinking about Sheriff Fortney’s servant leadership and the positive impact it has had on our community: I strongly believe […]
Providence Everett nurses announce unfair labor practice STRIKE notice
Everett, Wash., November 5, 2023—Over 1,300 nurses at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett are set to walk out on an unfair labor practice strike at the hospital, where chronic understaffing continues to threaten the safety and wellbeing of patients and their nurses. Nurses will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. on Monday (11/6) to […]
Letter-to-Editor: Consider voting for Richard Emery for Position 4 in November
When you are thinking about who to vote for this election season, I think the public should know who Richard Emery is. I hope they do their homework! Richard Emery is a long-time council member who people have voted into office over and over because he is: At the recent Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce Candidate […]
Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Fortney equals remarkable leadership
I am writing to express my unequivocal support for the re-election of Adam Fortney as Snohomish County Sheriff. Sheriff Fortney has made positive changes to the Sheriff’s Office and our community through collaboration, transparency, dedication, justice, communication, honesty, servant leadership, and integrity. For the last 31 years of my law enforcement career, I’ve worked for […]
Letter-to-Editor: Fortney demonstrates strong leadership and dedication to improving public safety
Sheriff Adam Fortney has the support of nine police unions in Snohomish County, demonstrating his strong leadership and dedication to improving public safety. Over the past four years, Sheriff Fortney has shown unwavering integrity, compassion, and commitment to serving all residents. One of Fortney’s notable achievements is his efforts to bridge the gap between law […]
Mill Creek to Lynnwood Rapid Swift Orange Line launches March 2024
Snohomish County, Wash., November 5, 2023—Community Transit announced on Thursday that March 30, 2024, is the launch date for the Swift Orange Line. The new bus rapid transit (BRT) line—the agency’s third—will provide fast, frequent service linking Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall and Mill Creek, with connections to Link light rail in Lynnwood when it opens […]
