Thousands protest against Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Patrol troopers estimated 4,500 demonstrators Protesters were critical of Governor Inslee’s plan for re-opening Washington state Restrictions to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order would be lifted completely the week of July 20 May 6-8, Inslee issues guidance for vehicle sales, religious services, landscaping, pet walking, […]
Protestors to Governor Inslee: Let us work!
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Patrol estimated 2,500 demonstrators Protesters were critical of Governor Inslee’s lockdown policies and lack of a plan for reopening Washington Legislative powers to extend the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order is only applicable to state statues in Subsection 2 of RCW 43.06.220 Proclamations not associated with […]
County forms SAFE Team to expand COVID-19 outreach
By Snohomish County Emergency Management A joint community effort is underway to better engage people experiencing homelessness and reduce community spread of COVID-19 SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 17, 2020 – Snohomish County is expanding outreach efforts to people experiencing homelessness throughout the county through a new pilot program, the SnoCo Agencies for Engagement (SAFE) team. […]
COVID-19: Inslee rolls out enforcement measures
COVID-19: Inslee rolls out enforcement measures As of March 28, there were 4,896 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state out of 65,462 individuals tested. King county has the most confirmed cases with 2,161. Snohomish county has 1,068 confirmed cases. Lynnwood has 169 confirmed cases, Edmonds has 111, and Mukilteo has 31. A total of […]
Senators balance transportation budget despite $450M shortfall caused by I-976
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service Senators say they did things they would not normally do to make ends meet Lawmakers warn that new revenue streams will be necessary for future sustainability Facing a shortfall of $450 million, lawmakers this week patched together a budget to fund highway maintenance, the Washington State Patrol and […]
Edmonds Police in active homicide investigation
EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT | Last Updated: February 21, 2020 A customer entering the 7-11 Store at 8101 238th, ST SW this morning made a horrific discovery. The store clerk was laying on the floor, unresponsive and bleeding. That customer called 911 at 5:03 am. When Edmonds Police units arrived at the store, they discovered the […]
High-profile attorney to represent victim of petition arrest in Edmonds
EDMONDS—Libertarian State Representative candidate for the 21st Legislative District, Bruce Guthrie, who was arrested for gathering signatures during an event in a City of Edmonds park on Friday, June 14, will be entering into a letter of representation with high-profile attorney Mark Lamb of Carney, Bradley, Spellman law firm in Seattle. “Of all the attorneys I talked […]
Inslee proclaims Law Enforcement Recognition Week
OLYMPIA—For their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or for their distinguished exceptional meritorious conduct, 22 law enforcement officers were recognized on Friday, May 3, at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony. “I want to say thanks for just being there in those moments of extreme danger and […]
New police academy coming to Snohomish County, cities recognize new graduates
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With passage of Engrossed Senate Bill 5950 on March 7, a new regional police training academy is now funded to open in Snohomish County this year, with hopes to close the gap of police shortages across Washington state. For 13 years, according to the Washington Association of Sheriff’s & Police Chiefs (WASPC), the state […]
Garden Senior Village project and purchase of open space land is a go
LYNNWOOD—The City council approves a development agreement with Garden Senior Village, reallocated ARPA funds to the police department, entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement of $750,000, and postponed a hearing request for a performance audit until March 11, at its Business Meeting on Monday, February 26. The council also authorize $9.3 million in contracts for the […]
