First inaugural Sounds of Africa festival a success at Everett CC
EVERETT, Wash., August 12, 2023—Lynnwood-based Washington West African Center (WAWAC) held its first-ever Sounds of Africa festival at Everett Community College’s Fitness Center, Friday August 4 through Saturday August 5, celebrating African culture through food, fashion, languages, and music. The festival’s objective was to create a harmonious gathering where people from various communities can come […]
Public invited to 196th Street SW Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—The City of Lynnwood will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the 196th ST SW Improvement Project on Tuesday, August 15, at 10 a.m. in the Fred Meyer Parking Lot near the 196th and 44th Ave West intersection. This event is open to the public. About the 196th ST SW […]
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 […]
Snohomish Book Cafe, delivering free books to a neighborhood near you
SNOHOMISH, Wash., August 10, 2023—During the school year, Danielle Coats, a sixth-grade teacher at Snohomish’s Machias Elementary School, instills in her students a love for reading. When the school year ends, she continues this passion as Coordinator for the Snohomish Book Cafe — a mobile book distribution van that delivers hundreds of books to kids […]
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. […]
A look at Portugal’s drug experiment, what’s working and what’s not
PORTUGAL, August 10, 2023—In July 2001 Portugal made a paradigm shift in how it handled drug crimes. The Portuguese Drug Policy Model implemented that year, decriminalized the public and private use, acquisition, and possession of all legal drugs if the amount did not surpass a 10-day supply. The decision was intent on moving drug use, […]
Arrest made in double homicide, two others with life-threatening injuries
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
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 […]
