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Massive turnout launching Lynnwood Council Vice President’s 2023 campaign kickoff

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 24, 2023—To an impressive turnout of just over 100 supporters at her home, Lynnwood Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby kicked off her 2023 re-election campaign themed “Building Community,” with a message of growth, public safety, mental health, and environment. “In a world full of spectators, let’s be players,” Councilwoman Dr. Altamirano-Crosby […]

Lynnwood holds roundtable on homelessness and drug addiction

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 23, 2023—The City of Lynnwood held a roundtable discussion on homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction Wednesday, June 22, featuring the Lynnwood City Council, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, and behavioral and treatment specialists working with the Lynnwood Police Department, South County Fire, Verdant Health, Compass Health, Volunteers of America, and several city […]

A pooch led police on a chase down Mukilteo Speedway

Mukilteo Speedway pooch

MUKILTEO, Wash., June 2, 2023—A red-haired Australian Shepherd mix-breed lived up to its name Friday afternoon leading her caretakers on a 3-mile chase throughout southern Mukilteo that stopped traffic on a major state highway and outran the police! Honey, the clever pooch, got away from her owner’s caretakers near the Front 9 Condominium complex on […]

One dead, one injured, in Lynnwood after man shoots alleged car thieves

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 23, 2023—A man staying in a Lynnwood hotel shot two alleged car thieves he said were attempting to steal his truck Tuesday morning, May 23.  One individual, a male in his 30’s, has died and the other, a female, has been taken to a nearby hospital after sustaining two gunshot wounds, according […]

Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang resigns for new King County position

Cheol Kang

MUKILTEO, Wash., May 18, 2023—After 20 years on the force, Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang is stepping down to pursue the next chapter of his career as King County Sheriff Office’s Chief of Community Programs and Services. Beginning June 2, Kang will lead communications, community engagement, media relations, and contracting units, while overseeing priorities for […]

To catch a thief: Catalytic converter stolen from Lynnwood Food Bank truck

Lynnwood Food Bank catalytic converter

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 11, 2023—Surveillance video shows that at approximately 7:08 a.m. on Sunday morning, May 7, a man covered from head-to-toe, stole the catalytic converter off of the food truck of the Lynnwood Food Bank.  “We may have to adjust some of our mobile distributions due to this gentleman stealing our catalytic converter from […]

Lynnwood’s Hygiene Center struggles to keep up with staggering numbers

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 10, 2023—Every Monday through Saturday morning, Amberlee Bell exits her on-site trailer to prepare the Lynnwood Hygiene Center for operation. The site provides access to private showers, restroom facilities, clothes, and food to people who are homeless and living in extreme poverty. Like many of the six volunteers that work at the […]

Julieta Altamirano-Crosby announces reelection campaign for Lynnwood City Council

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 5, 2023—Lynnwood Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby in her continued commitment to building a strong and vibrant welcoming Lynnwood community, is announcing her re-election campaign for Lynnwood City Council Position 5. “Lynnwood deserves a council, representative of its diverse make-up,” says Dr. Altamirano-Crosby. “Together we can build a strong Lynnwood community, […]

WinCo fatal stabbing was a targeted attack, Edmonds police say

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EDMONDS, Wash., April 30, 2023—Through further investigation and interviews, Edmonds Police Department Detectives have learned that the fatal stabbing of 37-year-old Bret D Northcut of Portland, Oregon, at the WinCo Foods parking lot on the evening of April 19 was not initially an attempted car-jacking or robbery; but instead, a targeted attack by the arrested […]

Lt. Mike Martin selected to serve as Snohomish Police Chief

Snohomish Police Chief

SNOHOMISH, Wash., April 22, 2023—The City of Snohomish is pleased to announce that Lt. Mike Martin has been selected as the new Snohomish Chief of Police. Pending City Council approval, Lt. Martin would replace Chief Rob Palmer who will be retiring in June after almost 35 years of service. The City of Snohomish contracts with […]

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