Applaud Sabina Araya Forcing A Debate
I am aware that Sabina “Sabina the Passionate” Popa Araya is running for Lake Stevens City Council as a clear response to recent troubling events where State Senator Marko Liias is attempting to change the state law regarding merging transit agencies via a sole public meeting and a majority of the two transit boards. This […]
Meet Aaron Hoffman, candidate for City of Snohomish Mayor
SNOHOMISH—Local business owner Aaron Hoffman has officially filed to challenge incumbent Linda Redmon as Mayor of Snohomish. Hoffman, though lacking in political experience, makes up for it with his background in economics – as CFO for Shelford Fisheries and Co-Owner of a small business. Hoffman grew up in Lake Stevens, graduating from Lake Stevens High […]
Driver and passengers safe after fire engulfs transit bus
SNOHOMISH—The driver of a Community Transit bus and all three passengers escaped injury today, after a fire that started in the front overhead area spread to engulf the interior of the bus traveling within the north end of the City of Snohomish. Just before 7 a.m., Friday, May 16, Snohomish County Fire District #4 responded […]
Case against accused killer of WSP trooper could be dismissed because of WA state sanctuary laws
EVERETT—Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, the Mexican national who was illegally in the United States and is charged with the 2024 death of Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd, 27, may have his case dismissed because of Washington State’s sanctuary laws, KOMO News reports. Benitez-Santana’s attorney’s filed a motion to dismiss the case alleging that the Snohomish County […]
Public Works honors employees at annual Employee Excellence ceremony
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Public Works Department honored 11 standup individuals during its 8th annual Employee Excellence Award Ceremony held on Thursday, May 15, at the Snohomish County Campus. The award ceremony coincided with the, County-recognized, 65th annual National Public Works Week which runs from May 18 through May 24. The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved […]
Questions of residency qualifications surface in Snohomish County Council race
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A Lynnwood Times investigation uncovers that Snohomish County Council candidate Kelli Johnson has not lived in the county for three consecutive years, leading to legal questions if she meets the residency qualifications to hold the office, if elected. Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, with 333 candidates vying for 182 offices. An […]
Wally Webster II and law enforcement recognized for launching youth basketball program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council passed a resolution on Wednesday, May 14, recognizing Lynnwood community leader Wally Webster, II, and his ACCESS Project’s Cops vs Youth Basketball character building events. In June of 2020, the Edmonds School District discontinued its School Resource Officer position. Since 2022 South Snohomish County has experienced “heartbreaking loss” of young […]
Snohomish County Council recognizes National Treatment Court Month
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday, May 14, recognizing May as National Treatment Court Month. The resolution was introduced and motioned by Councilwoman Megan Dunn and seconded by Councilman Sam Low. Incoming Snohomish County District Court Judge Beth Fraser spoke on behalf of this resolution. “We just want to thank […]
Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, Latina Pioneer in the Washington State Legislature, Dies at 89
EDMONDS [LATINO HERALD]—Former State Representative Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, one of the first Latinas to serve in the Washington State Legislature, passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. The news has prompted a wave of recognition and respect for her legacy of public service and unwavering commitment to educational and economic equity. Gutiérrez-Kenney was appointed in […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses residency requirements and unlimited virtual attendance
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council revisited a contentious topic Monday, relating to recodifying residency requirements for City Councilmembers, as well as discussed, a 90-day unlimited virtual attendance for councilmembers (which appears to provide a financial benefit to councilmembers if approved), during its Business Meeting Monday, May 12. In the wake of Binda’s residency kerfuffle, Council member […]
