WSU Speaker Event series kicks off with a conversation on Democratizing Data
EVERETT—Washington State University’s Everett campus held its first ever WSU Everett Empowered speaker event Thursday, March 28, discussing open public safety data with Dr. David Makin, Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Dr. Makin is a leader in blending technology with public safety to enhance community safety and foster meaningful connections. […]
Juvenile in stolen vehicle causes three-car collision on HWY 99
LYNNWOOD—A juvenile operating a stolen vehicle sped down Highway 99 and caused a three-car collision near 176th Street around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28. The suspect, a 16-year-old male from West Richland, has been booked into Denney Juvenile Detention Center. The suspect had several outstanding felony warrants at the time of his arrest for attempted […]
Archbishop Murphy HS returns with a brand new original student film ‘Beautiful Bombshells’
EVERETT, Wash., March 27, 2024—Archbishop Murphy High School’s Drama Program returns to the Everett PUD Theater this April 19 with its fourth feature-length film Beautiful Bombshells—a biopic that follows the careers of Hedy Lamarr, Shirley Temple and Judy Garland from the late 30’s to the 70’s. While these well-known actresses are known for their work […]
Outgoing Lynnwood Parks Director ‘disappointed’ with mayor for not following succession plan
LYNNWOOD—When former Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Director, Lynn Sordel, announced his retirement in November of 2023, he made it clear to council that he would deliver a comprehensive succession plan to be submitted to Mayor Christine Frizzell. But now the retired Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Director feels “disappointed” with Mayor Frizzell for neither following through […]
Washington no longer requires passage of bar exam to practice law
OLYMPIA—The Washington Supreme Court ordered on Friday, March 15, that attorneys now have “alternative pathways” in lieu the bar exam to become licensed to practice law in Washington State. The Washington State Bar Licensure Task Force (WBLTF) cited that the bar exam “disproportionately and unnecessarily blocks marginalized groups from practicing law” while escalating a “law […]
Los Angeles-based Yacht Rock band Yachtley Crew heads to Angel of the Winds Casino
ARLINGTON, Wash., March 19, 2024—Los Angeles-based “Yacht Rock” band Yachtley Crew is headed to the Angel of the Winds Resort and Casino in Arlington on April 6, as part of the nautically suited ensembles’ Full Steam Ahead Tour. The tour, which kicked off in Indigo, California on February 3, is in support of the group’s […]
10-year anniversary of Oso mudslide, new memorial dedicated
ARLINGTON—Snohomish County executive, dignitaries across the region, first responders including the Washington State Patrol and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, community members, and affected family members gathered together in Arlington on Friday, March 22, to recognize the 10-year anniversary of the Oso mudslide which claimed the lives of 43 people on March 22, 2014, when an […]
Mayor Franklin highlights new bold investments and revitalization projects in annual Everett address
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2024 State of the City address on Thursday, March 21, to a record audience of approximately 400 at Everett Mall—the first time the state of the city has been delivered in South Everett. The City in partnership with the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, chose Everett Mall to showcase its […]
WSU Everett to launch nation’s first new all-incident public safety data portal
EVERETT—Washington State University’s (WSU) Everett Campus is currently beta testing a new, state of the art, public safety data center that, when it launches this fall, will be the nation’s first ever publicly accessible portal that collects, organizes, and delivers information related to all things public safety across Washington. The program is an effort to […]
Ever wonder how a library decides what to carry? We spoke with Sno-Isle to find out
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Sno-Isle Libraries has a vast collection of over 1.4 million items for residents to check out as they see fit but what goes into the decision-making process when determining which books to carry, or not to carry? The Lynnwood Times spoke with Jessica Russell, Assistant Director of Collections at Sno-Isle Libraries, to find out. […]