Washington State Patrol investigating drive by shooting in Gold Bar
GOLD BAR, Wash. –The Washington State Patrol are actively investigating a drive by shooting that took place in Gold Bar, Sunday, January 28, on the intersection of state Route 2 and Reiter Road (near milepost 30). The shooter—who was described as male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches, weighting 170 pounds and wearing a black jacket, […]
Two suspects on the loose after shooting in Arlington, 1 injured
ARTICLE UPDATE: Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives arrest 37-year-old David Charles Koeppen of Everett and 28-year-old Dillon Howard Thomas of Lynnwood on March 22, 2023, for murder in connection to the shooting death of 33-year-old Austin J Hoerner of Arlington. [9:40 p.m. March 25, 2023.] ARLINGTON, Wash.—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major […]
Larsen and Tolbert on progress of 169th Street segment project
ARLINGTON, Wash.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert, City Administrator Paul Ellis, and City officials Thursday, December 29, to discuss how federal funding will aid the city in completing its missing roadway segment of 169th Street to link the Cascade Industrial Center to Smokey Point Boulevard. The Puget Sound Regional Council recently […]
Possible second victim of Lake Stevens High School teacher comes forward
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., January 3, 2023—A second victim of Lake Stevens High School teacher, Mark Hein, has been identified by Detective Kirstin Parnell through her month-long investigation of his alleged “grooming” and sexual misconduct toward a student, which could explain why prosecutors dropped all charges earlier this week while the investigation is ongoing. Hein was […]
Charges dropped, investigation ongoing against Lake Stevens teacher
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., February 1, 2023—Snohomish County prosecutors dropped all charges on Monday against Mark Warren Hein, a Lake Stevens High School teacher, who was arrested last week for sexual misconduct with a minor. Lake Stevens PD is continuing its investigation and is working with the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office to refile pending those results, […]
Lynnwood Times’ 2022 Persons of the Year: Jesse Hayes, Olympia Edwards, Karina Gasperin
Each year the Lynnwood Times selects one outstanding Snohomish County resident as Person of the Year to celebrate their achievements, ongoing community service, and unrivaled contributions to our community. After careful deliberation, The Lynnwood Times is proud to award three residents as 2022 Persons of the Year for the first time since this title’s inception: […]
Archbishop Murphy newest film ‘Varsity Squad’ premiers this Friday
EVERETT, Wash., January 30, 2023—The Archbishop Murphy High School (AMHS) Fine Arts Department’s latest feature film, Varsity Squad, premiers at the PUD Theater this Friday, February 3 with an additional screening Saturday, February 4. Tickets for the PUD showings can be purchased by clicking here. The film follows a group of undercover cops who, in an […]
Self Defense 101: A local blackbelt’s guide to fending off attackers
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 27, 2023—It may come as no surprise to readers that assaults and attempted kidnappings have haunted news headlines within our region lately. From the attempted kidnap turned carjacking in Lake Stevens to a man attempting to kidnap a barista through a cafe window in Federal Way, these frightening incidents have, no doubt, […]
Lake Stevens teacher and coach arrested for sexual misconduct
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., January 26, 2023—A Lake Stevens High School teacher and coach, Mark Warren Hein, 55, was arrested yesterday for six charges involving sexual misconduct with minors. Hein was placed on administrative leave this school year while allegations of inappropriate and unprofessional conduct were investigated by local law enforcement, the school said. He was […]
Binda found guilty of violating public disclosure laws, fined $1,000
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 26, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) found Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda guilty of two separate PDC violations and imposed a $1,000 fine at its public hearing Thursday, January 26. The violations include using $2,742 of campaign funds for personal use (RCW 42.17A.445 and WAC 390-16-238) related expenditures as well as […]
