Community Transit seeks public comment on continuing Zip Alderwood Shuttle
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—Community Transit is seeking public comment on making Zip Alderwood Shuttle a regular, long-term service. The on-demand ride service, offered for the same price as a local bus trip, is nearing the end of its one-year test period. The agency is considering transitioning Zip to regular, ongoing service. Zip was launched […]
Serial killer suspect identified in Marysville and Edmonds shootings
MARYSVILLE, Wash., August 11, 2023—According to the Snohomish County Jail Roster, a Gilbert Alexander Escamilla, a 31-year-old Marysville man, was booked on Thursday on three counts of Murder (Murder 1 and two counts of Murder 2), two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the 1st Degree, theft of a motor vehicle, Assault in […]
Sponsor-a-Horse fundraiser benefitting the SPD Mounted Patrol Unit is underway
SEATTLE, Wash., August 11, 2023—The Seattle Police Foundation is excited to launch its inaugural Sponsor-a-Horse fundraiser, benefiting the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) iconic Mounted Patrol Unit. SPD’s Mounted Patrol Unit is one of few remaining mounted units in the Pacific Northwest and is a treasured part of law enforcement in Seattle. SPF donors, corporate and […]
Neighbors and friends gather to support the re-election campaign for George Hurst
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—Over 100 attendees gathered in the backyard of a Lynnwood home on Sunday, August 6, to share food and offer support to George Hurst who is seeking a third term on the Lynnwood City Council. He is running unopposed in the November election. “I plan on an active campaign,” Hurst said. […]
Help name the Seattle Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit’s new barn cat
SEATTLE, Wash., August 10, 2023—The Seattle Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit is accepting name suggestions to name its newly adopted barn cat. The Mounted Patrol Unit has adopted a new barn cat, and they need your help to come up with the purrrrrrfect name. The cat was needed to help control the rodent population in […]
Investigation underway in shooting death of Arlington man
ARLINGTON, Wash., August 10, 2023—On Saturday, August 5, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the 17900 block of 121st St NE in Arlington around 10:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 48-year-old man, deceased with a single gunshot wound. During the investigation, Major Crimes Unit (MCU) […]
Snohomish County receives $9.9 million grant for Snohomish River Basin
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 9, 2023 – Snohomish County’s Community Floodplain Solutions (CFS) program has received a third grant of $9.9 million from the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Floodplains by Design (FbD) program. CFS Phase 3 is the continuation of integrated floodplain management work that was funded by two previous FbD grants, primarily in […]
Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Tickets on Sale
Snohomish County, Wash., August 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet tickets are on sale. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, September 27th, at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel of the Winds Arena. The banquet begins with a Social Hour and Silent Auction at 4:30 pm, with the […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County to host healthcare summit
Everett, WA., August 8, 2023—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with Career Connect Washington Northwest (CCWNW), is pleased to announce an upcoming event focused on addressing the critical issues faced by the healthcare industry in today’s rapidly changing landscape. The expert panel discussion, titled “Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Changing Landscape of […]
YMCA of Snohomish County awarded $277,500 grant to expand STEM opportunities
EVERETT, Wash., August 8, 2023—M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, a local philanthropic organization, awarded the YMCA of Snohomish County a multi-year, $277,500 grant to expand its successful Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Discovery Program. Grant funds will allow the program to serve youth at all YMCA School-Age Care (SAC) sites for the 2023-24 school year. […]
