Registered sex offender arrested for First-degree Child Molestation
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SULTAN, Wash., August 25, 2023—Registered sex offender Russell Eugene Wathen, 45, of Sultan was arrested on the evening of Wednesday, August 23, by Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office east county deputies for first-degree child molestation. Bail was set at $250,000 after his initial court appearance on Thursday. On August 23, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the […]
Verdant Health brings community resources to residents with first annual Block Party
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—The Community Life Center was a buzz Thursday evening as hundreds attended the first annual Verdant Health Commission Block Party for free food, games, healthcare screenings, and fun. “We love the community turnout and all of the partners today that showed up to support residents,” Lisa Edwards, Superintendent of Verdant Health […]
Allegations of discrimination against The District Director and Board Chair
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 21, 2023—Citizen Action Defense Fund has launched an investigation into alleged discrimination of Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD) board member Vivian Dong by Board Chair Mike Miller and Executive Director Janet Pope for their latest treatment of the newly appointed board member during Lynnwood Luau on August 19. “I felt shocked, frustrated, […]
A taste of Hawaiian culture at The District’s first Lynnwood Luau
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 20, 2023—The District, formerly called the Public Facilities District, hosted its first outdoor cultural event, Lynnwood Luau, in the parking lot of the Lynnwood Event Center on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Approximately 2,200 people were expected to attend throughout the day enjoying hula and drum lessons by Sunshine from Polynesia; live music […]
Jim Walsh to lead the Washington State Republican Party
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OLYMPIA, Wash., August 17, 2023—Representative Jim Walsh (R- Aberdeen), 59, was overwhelmingly elected chair of the Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) in Olympia on Saturday, August 12, by state committee members and county party chairs receiving 95 of the 110 votes. Walsh will succeed Caleb Heimlich who, after 12 years, announced his intention to step […]
Council approves ARPA funds for eight projects focused on youth and families
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved eight community projects utilizing $668,130 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at its Business Meeting on August 14. The council will further discuss and allocate the remaining $144,177 of ARPA funds at its September 5 meeting — the council is in summer recess until September. […]
Public invited to several events by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office to strengthen community
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Snohomish County, Wash., August 14, 2023—The community is invited to participate in several events over the next two weeks by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office to build and strengthen communities. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with Mukilteo Police Department, we will be hosting Coffee With a Cop from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. […]
Lynnwood expected to allocate up to $812,000 in remaining ARPA funds
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 12, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will vote to approve up to $812,000 in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at its next business meeting on August 14. The Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). ARPA Funding Allocations Consent Agenda
Arrest made in double homicide, two others with life-threatening injuries
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MARYSVILLE, Wash., August 10, 2023—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and Marysville Police detectives are investigating a series of murders that occurred early morning Thursday, August 10. Marysville Police Department officers responded to a distress call, regarding a reported shooting, at approximately 4 a.m. Thursday morning at the 2600 block of 164th St. NE in Marysville. Upon […]
28 Snohomish County CASA Volunteers Receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 10, 2023 – A total of 28 Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their advocacy work in 2022. The Office of the CASA is a volunteer-powered agency that relies on the generosity of individuals to step forward […]