One dead after multi-vehicle collision last night in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH – At approximately 10:40 p.m. yesterday, South County deputies responded to a reported multi-vehicle collision near the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Yew Way in Snohomish. Upon arrival, deputies located a 55-year-old male driver who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) responded to investigate and determined the incident began when […]
Bill targets elected sheriffs for removal by appointed state board without a public vote
OLYMPIA—A divided Washington state Senate committee advanced a bill on February 9, 2026, that would empower a state oversight board to remove elected sheriffs from office if their peace officer certification was revoked, igniting a fierce debate over balancing accountability in law enforcement with the rights of local voters. Senate Bill 5974 cleared the Ways […]
Snohomish County Deputies probe looting incident
SNOHOMISH—At approximately 11 a.m., Saturday, December 13, Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of subjects launching boats and kayaks in a closed off area near Marsh Road and Lowell Larimer Road in south Snohomish County. Deputies were able to contact several of the subjects but were unaware at the time the “kayakers” were […]
Sheriff’s Office releases new Level III Sex Offender Community Notification
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office releases the following Level III Sex Offender Community Notification. Following new guidelines from Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC), any Level III Registered Sex Offender living in Snohomish County will be posted on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page when there is a new community notification. What are […]
‘Friday the 13th’ budget protest: County Exec will not sign Council-adopted budget
EVERETT—In a surprising use of his authority, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, known for his reserved and sagacious leadership, announced late Friday afternoon that he will not sign the $3.22 billion 2025-26 biennium Council-adopted budget. “Since receiving the budget from the County Council on November 27, my team and I have been carefully reviewing what […]
Snohomish County state lawmakers talk 2025 legislative priorities
EVERETT—Under the theme “One County, One Voice,” Representative Mary Fosse (D-Everett) moderated a bipartisan forum hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on December 5 at Elks Lodge in Everett where panelists discussed housing affordability, behavioral health, childcare, economic development and labor force, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. With Washington state facing a projected […]
County budget talks heated, new questions arise of former sheriff’s residency
EVERETT—Controversary surrounds former Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary after a damning audit report by George Skiles, Partner at Sjoberg-Evanshenk Consulting, on both Executive and Council Office staffing operations, pointed to “duplicative” and “overlapping” staff positions as a contributing factor to a proposed $3.07 billion 2025 Biennial Budget. While the number of core staffing positions has remained relatively the […]
Officers rescue motorist who drove car into Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS—A Deputy working for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and an Officer with the Lake Stevens Police Department rescued a man who drove his vehicle into Lake Stevens Friday at the North Cove boat launch. At 10:48 AM this morning, Snohomish County 911 received a report of a vehicle that had driven into Lake […]
East County Deputies investigate shooting in Sultan, seeking information
SULTAN—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating the shooting of male that occurred on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. On September 17, just before 11 p.m., deputies witnessed a male approaching the doors of Sultan PD with a single gunshot wound. After speaking to the victim, deputies learned the victim’s vehicle was being chased and shot […]
Investigation underway in overnight fatal shooting in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH—At approximately 2:45 a.m., Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 11000 block of 206th Street SE in Snohomish for a shooting, and upon arrival, deputies located a 29-year-old male deceased at the scene. During the investigation, Major Crimes Unit (MCU) detectives learned there was an altercation between a 29-year-old man and a 58-year-old man. The altercation […]
