Spruce Park murders were a “gang initiation,” court records state
By: Kienan Briscoe LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 15, 2023—On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Spruce Park homicides that took place on July 14th, 2022. That night, responding officers found two male victims—15-year-old Tidus Goodwin-Linville and 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez Jr.—with life-threatening gunshot wounds in […]
Public invited to VOAWW Food Distribution Center open house
EVERETT, Wash., June 13, 2023—Did you know that there are nineteen food banks in Snohomish County? Volunteers of America Western Washington has the honor of serving as the county’s Food Distribution Center. What does that mean? In 2022, VOAWW distributed 6.1 million pounds of food to over 163,000 individuals in partnership with local food banks. […]
Judge rules female-only Lynnwood spa must allow pre-op transwomen
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 12, 2023—A Western Washington District Court judge has ordered a Lynnwood-based spa to allow pre-op transwomen access to its female-exclusive facilities after a complaint filed with the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC). A rally in support of the spa is planned for Saturday, June 17, at its Lynnwood location. Olympus Spa, […]
Nominations now open for 2023 Governor’s GCDE Employer Awards
The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Washington State Governor’s Employer Awards, to recognize excellence in recruiting, hiring and advancing employees with disabilities. Awards categories• Small, medium & large private, nonprofit and public employers (Small – 99 or fewer employees, Medium -100 – 499 employees, Large – […]
Fentanyl smoke exposure sends two deputies to the hospital
BOTHELL, Wash., May 30, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two of its deputies were transported to hospital after secondhand exposure to fentanyl smoke in a routine nuisance complaint check. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, two Snohomish County deputies were investigating a nuisance complaint near the 3900 block of 164th […]
Narcan saves baby at Everett hotel exposed to fentanyl
EVERETT, Wash., May 25, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) detectives are investigating young children being exposed to fentanyl in a South Everett hotel room. On May 23, around 2:45 p.m., deputies responded to a South County Fire assist at Holiday Inn Express located in the 130 Block of 128th Street SW […]
Starlink helps locate sunken treasure in Washington waters worth millions
CAPE FLATTERY, Wash., May 21, 2023—Nearly 150 years ago, the SS Pacific and the S/V Orpheus collided off the coast of Cape Flattery in Washington state. While the Orpheus was able to ready lifeboats and make necessary repairs, the SS Pacific was not so fortunate, sinking into the late-night waters killing all but two of […]
Former Lynnwood City Council President running unopposed and on path to retain seat
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 21, 2023—Last week incumbent Lynnwood City Councilman and former Council President George Hurst formally announced the kickoff of his reelection campaign for Position 6. At the end of filing week on May 19, it shows Hurst is running unopposed and will most likely be re-elected for another 4-year term in the General […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
Drug Task Force K-9 near death from exposure to fentanyl
EVERETT, Wash., May 11, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office updated the public that Drug Task Force K-9 Sully is “very tired but doing well,” after being found unresponsive following an early morning search today. Earlier this morning, Drug Task Force K-9 Sully and his handler were assisting Skagit County with a search warrant service in […]
