2023 General Election begins with candidate filing week on Monday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 14, 2023—With the bombshell announcement of political power-giant and former U. S. presidential hopeful, Governor Jay Inslee, not seeking re-election, candidates are coming out of the woodwork for the State’s Chief Executive, but we must first make it through the 2023 election cycle. What makes this off-year election so special is […]
Cindy Gobel launches campaign for Snohomish County Auditor
Snohomish County, Wash., May 9, 2023—Prior elections official, former law enforcement personnel, and community advocate, Cindy Gobel, launches her campaign for Snohomish County Auditor. “I’m running because democracy and electoral integrity are central to our identity as Americans. For the past several years, our trust in these fundamental systems has been challenged. The work of […]
Possession of controlled substances will be legal in Washington state starting July 1
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 24, 2023—The 2023 legislative session ended last night without the passage of a new state law on the possession of controlled substances, leaving it now up to counties and cities to put local drug-possession laws in place once the state law adopted in 2021 expires on July 1. SB-5536, also known as […]
A violent 48-hours in South County leaves one dead
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 22, 2023—Within 40 hours after Edmonds Police Officers were investigating a fatal stabbing in the WinCo Foods parking lot on Wednesday evening, they were responding to an incident involving a female shooting victim taken into Swedish Edmonds Hospital. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning, a female arrived with a non-life-threatening gunshot […]
Lawmakers tackle new gun laws to mitigate state gun violence
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 9, 2023—With the start of Washington’s 2023 Legislative Session on January 9, lawmakers are considering new firearm restriction laws in an effort to combat gun violence. Of these proposed bills, HB-1240 would ban the sale of military-style assault weapons, HB-1144 would enhance the requirements for firearm purchases and transfers, and SB-5078 would […]
Charges dropped, investigation ongoing against Lake Stevens teacher
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., February 1, 2023—Snohomish County prosecutors dropped all charges on Monday against Mark Warren Hein, a Lake Stevens High School teacher, who was arrested last week for sexual misconduct with a minor. Lake Stevens PD is continuing its investigation and is working with the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office to refile pending those results, […]
Lynnwood Times’ 2022 Persons of the Year: Jesse Hayes, Olympia Edwards, Karina Gasperin
Each year the Lynnwood Times selects one outstanding Snohomish County resident as Person of the Year to celebrate their achievements, ongoing community service, and unrivaled contributions to our community. After careful deliberation, The Lynnwood Times is proud to award three residents as 2022 Persons of the Year for the first time since this title’s inception: […]
Get into the holiday spirit with these upcoming events in your city
Snohomish County, Wash., November 30, 2022—Keep the holiday spirit alive with the Lynnwood Times’ list of upcoming events throughout Snohomish County. Arlington The City of Arlington, in partnership with rink operator Blue Line Sports and Entertainment, opened an outdoor community ice rink at Legion Park in downtown Arlington on November 18. The real ice pop-up […]
Snow removal route priority around Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 30, 2022—Public Works & Utilities crews in cities throughout the county are doing their best to keep priority and secondary roads safe. Once the snow stops, some crews will begin making their way to tertiary streets. Drivers are asked to check their travel routes and options before heading out today and […]
Hidden heroes: The many faces of Snohomish County’s veterans
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 11, 2022—Snohomish County is a region that is immensely proud of its veteran community. With over 50,000 veterans living in our area, according to census data, it is a community that is rich, diverse, and incredibly proud of defending the many freedoms our nation provides. Many of our veterans have continued their […]
