A Special Retail Theft Emphasis operation by Lynnwood Police nabs 14 thieves
LYNNWOOD—On January 29, 2025, officers and detectives with the Lynnwood Police Department conducted a special retail theft emphasis at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer. During this 6-hour retail theft emphasis, Lynnwood officers made 14 arrests. During interviews, Lynnwood Detectives learned that at least 8 of the 14 arrested indicated they were not residents of Lynnwood. In […]
Leadership Snohomish County unveils 2025 Board of Directors, Step Up registration now open
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) is proud to announce its 2025 Board of Directors, a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to advancing leadership, equity, and civic engagement throughout Snohomish County. The Board will guide LSC’s continued efforts to develop and connect leaders through innovative programs and professional development opportunities. With a network of more than 1,100 […]
Larsen supports Taxpayer Data Protection Act to protect Americans’ Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Friday, February 7, joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which will stop people with conflicts of interest or without a security clearance from accessing the highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system. The Treasury payment system is responsible for Social Security and Medicare benefits. “An unelected […]
Firearm accident result in the death of 17-year-old
LYNNWOOD—A 17-year-old accidentally shot himself while handling a firearm without parental supervision at a Lynnwood residence on Thursday, February 6. According to Lynnwood Police, on February 6, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m., they responded to an assault with a weapon call in the 19900 block of 56th Ave W. Officers were advised that one person […]
Stanwood and Lynnwood mayors elected as Chair and Vice Chair of Community Transit Board
EVERETT—Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts was selected by his peers at Thursday’s meeting to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2025, a one-year term. He joined the Community Transit Board in October 2020 and served as an alternate from 2012 through 2015. Roberts began serving as mayor of Stanwood in November […]
AG sues Trump admin over new Executive Order defunding gender-affirming care
SEATTLE—Attorney General Nick Brown filed a multi-state federal lawsuit today to halt a presidential order that threatens to end federal funding to medical institutions providing gender-affirming care. President Trump’s executive order – which Brown called clearly illegal and unusually cruel – also directs criminal enforcement against medical professionals and patients involved in such care. The […]
NCAA bars transgender athletes from competing with biological women
The NCAA announced on February 6 its Board of Governors voted to update the Association’s participation policy for transgender student-athletes following the Trump administration’s executive order. The new policy limits competition in women’s sports to student-athletes assigned female at birth only. The policy permits student-athletes assigned male at birth to practice with women’s teams and receive benefits […]
Two arrested in undercover drug bust at Edmonds motel
EDOMNDS—An Edmonds Police Department ongoing narcotics investigation led to an early morning arrest of a 42-year-old male and a 37-year-old woman at St. Frances Motel in Edmonds. Just before 7:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, a narcotics investigation led to the service of a search warrant at a motel in the 23900 block of Hwy 99. […]
Waste management, transit, and Rec Center activities impacted by snowfall
LYNNWOOD—With extreme weather in Snohomish County Wednesday night, leading into Thursday, the Lynnwood Recreation Center, local garbage pickups, and transit services have been impacted by snowfall. Waste Removal In Snohomish County, residential customers of Waste Management Northwest south of Stillaguamish River and North of Snohomish River, will not have their garbage collected today. Waste Management […]
Auto thefts decline in Washington State for the first time in five years
For the first time since 2020, Washington experienced a decline in auto thefts. Auto thefts were down 31% when compared to 2023, according to a report released by the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA). Washington still ranks #7 nationwide in auto thefts per capita and #5 for total volume of auto thefts. The good news is […]
