Snohomish County judge denies reduced bail for alleged teen killer
EVERETT—After six days of careful consideration, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander denied Samuel Gizaw attorney’s request for the court to lower his client’s bail amount from $2 million to $790,000. Judge Alexander heard oral arguments on September 4 from defense attorney Bryan Hershman, attorney for 16-year-old Gizaw who charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda […]
Public invited to virtual Coffee Chat on Future Workforce Needs and Upskilling Strategies
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host its next Coffee Chats episode, Future Ready Workforce: Strategies for Upskilling, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This virtual event will feature industry experts discussing the evolving workforce landscape and essential skills for future success. Moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]
“Environmental carnage”: City of Mukilteo entangled in land development lawsuit
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is currently in a legal battle over permits issued in error for the proposed Harbor Grove subdivision that has now been stripped and excavated of its native vegetation. A recent Superior Court ruling found that a Hearing Examiner “engaged in unlawful procedure or failed to follow a prescribed process” and made […]
Exclusive interview with Wil Johnson, SnoCo’s newest DEI Officer
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Executive’s Office officially announced that Wil Johnson will be taking over the role of Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer on Tuesday, September 10, leading the county’s Office of Social Justice. “We are so grateful to welcome Wil to our team. His experience in building strong relationships, educating diverse audiences, and […]
Upcoming September 11 ceremonies and events in Snohomish County
On September 11, 2001, 19 hijackers associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda took over four planes leading to the most prolific terrorist attack in the United States. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon. The fourth plane, United flight 93, crashed into a field in Shanksville, […]
