Edmonds police seeking unreported encounters of possible sexual predator
EDMONDS—Edmonds Police are asking the public’s help to report current or past encounters of a man allegedly stalking children to smell children’s feet after the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the Assault 4 with Sexual Motivation charge against the suspect. An Edmonds Police investigation that began in October led to the arrest of a 36-year-old […]
Couple charged in murder of 23-year-old Lynnwood woman
LAS VEGAS, NV, December 18, 2023—NBA G League basketball player Chance Comanche, 27, and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden, 19, have been charged with the murder of 23-year-old Lynnwood woman Marayna Rodgers after her remains were found in a Nevada desert, Las Vegas police said. Comanche, who played for the Stockton Kings, an NBA G League […]
Permit fees to increase 12 percent in Lynnwood and council approves compensation schedule
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 5, 2023—In just over 30 minutes, the Lynnwood City Council passed four ordinances at its Special Meeting on Monday, December 4. Mayor Christine Frizzell did not attend the meeting as she was a panelist for a Building Bridges event. Emergency Medical Department Ordinance Councilman Jum Smith motioned to approve adding emergency medical […]
Lynnwood PD partners up with Edmonds Schools for Holiday Books and Snack Drive
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 30, 2022—The Lynnwood Police Department, in partnership with the Foundation for Edmonds School District, will be continuing its Holiday Books and Snacks Drive this year on Tuesday, December 12. The collections will be donated to the Nourishing Network and the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Leading up to the event, donors […]
One person stabbed in head at Lynnwood apartment complex
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 25, 2023—A fight on Thanksgiving night leads to one person being stabbed and K9 deployed to apprehend suspect. Lynnwood Police believe that those involved are known to each other and the public is not in danger. In the early morning of November 24, 2023, Lynnwood Police were dispatched to an incident on […]
Lynnwood PFD holds impromptu Special Meeting providing no remote access
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 9, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD renamed the District) held an impromptu Special Meeting Thursday, October 26, to discuss its By-Laws and Charter changes. For the first time in years the District did not include a zoom link to this meeting limiting public access. The notice of a Special Meeting was […]
Lynnwood woman arrested in connection to $130,000 workplace theft
EDMONDS, Wash., November 8, 2023—A year-long investigation by Edmonds Police Detective Julie Govantes leads to the arrest of a 51-year-old Lynnwood woman for 1st-degree Theft and Identity Theft in the 1st degree in connecting to defrauding her employer of over $130,000. The suspect was arrested near her Lynnwood home on November 2, 2023, and booked […]
John DeRousse, appointed as new Everett Police Chief
EVERETT, Wash., November 2, 2023—Deputy Chief John DeRousse was sworn in as the new Police Chief for the Everett Police Department during the City Council Meeting on Monday succeeding Dan Templeman who announced his retirement on September 27. “I’ve seen John’s leadership in action over the last several years and have been genuinely impressed,” said […]
Brandi Kruse calls on residents to join Lynnwood sign waving event in support of Sheriff Adam Fortney
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., October 29, 2023—In a call-to-action Facebook post, Emmy Award-winning journalist, political commentator, and host of the podcast unDivided, Brandi Kruse, is asking Snohomish County residents to join her in a sign waving event on Monday, October 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Sheriff Adam Fortney at the corner of 196th […]
Letter-to-Editor: Lynnwood residents rally behind Sheriff Adam Fortney
On a cloudy morning at Veterans Park in Lynnwood, Sheriff Adam Fortney took the time to listen to several residents sharing their thoughts on the pressing issue of public safety. The atmosphere was solemn but hopeful, as people candidly discussed their worries and observations. A Tale of Two Counties One resident highlighted the drastic differences […]
