Edmonds man pleads guilty to unlawful possession of destructive devices during Seattle Riots
By Department of Justice | Press Release Seattle, Wash., January 6, 2021 – A 20-year-old Edmonds, Washington, man pleaded guilty on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two counts of unlawful possession of a destructive device for his activities at a May 30, 2020, protest that turned violent in downtown Seattle, announced U.S. […]
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd Riots
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd RiotsBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Update: At 8:09 a.m. May 31, Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring released the following statement: “The killing of George Floyd was an unacceptable tragedy and we must all demand justice. It is shameful that those gathered to peacefully protest this […]
Brandi Kruse calls on residents to join Lynnwood sign waving event in support of Sheriff Adam Fortney
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., October 29, 2023—In a call-to-action Facebook post, Emmy Award-winning journalist, political commentator, and host of the podcast unDivided, Brandi Kruse, is asking Snohomish County residents to join her in a sign waving event on Monday, October 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Sheriff Adam Fortney at the corner of 196th […]
From the Publisher: When did public safety become a partisan issue?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 28, 2023—This morning our inbox was inundated with emails and my cellphone with 14 voicemails and 23 texts from readers frustrated at what they consider partisan propaganda perpetuated by a competing mainstream local newspaper in Snohomish County regarding the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office race. We at the Lynnwood Times follow objective journalism […]
A weekend of fear and failure
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff The days of May 30 through June 1 were filled with trepidation, conjecture, riots, vandalism, looting, curfews and disappointment. What started as a peaceful protest in Seattle, was hijacked by nefarious elements bent on destruction and the perpetuation of fear throughout Puget Sound – from the Tulalip Tribe […]
New FBI data shows Washington state surpassing national crime average
LACEY—Recently released 2023 FBI crime data shows, for the last five consecutive years when comparing Washington state to the national average, murders are 408% higher, vehicle thefts higher by 144%, and burglaries, robberies, and aggravated assaults are all higher since 2019. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released its annual crime rata report on Tuesday, July […]
Antifa attack local journalists at pro-Palestine UW encampment
SEATTLE—Local journalist and Lynnwood Times contributor, Jonathan Choe, and his bodyguards, were physically assaulted while covering the Pro-Palestine encampment in the University of Washington’s Quad on Tuesday, May 7. Journalists working for KOMO News, who were covering the event Tuesday, also reported witnessing physical fights break out and their news camera lenses being vandalized with […]
Rainbow City presents a grand evening of music and community
SEATTLE—Rainbow City Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting equity and visibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals through music, is thrilled to announce an exciting, combined event that celebrates diversity, community, and the power of music. Join us for an unforgettable evening at Benaroya Hall on March 22, 2024! The evening kicks off with the concert […]
Son of Hamas founder stands with Israel at Snohomish event amidst statewide protests
SNOHOMISH, Wash., November 20, 2023—Son of Hamas author and former member of the controversial Palestinian group Hamas, Masab Hassan Yousef, spoke at Pursuit NW Church in Snohomish Monday, November 5, condemning the attacks of his former resistance movement and showing his support for Israel. “I’m not an advocate for the Jewish people or anyone – […]
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, […]
