From the Publisher: When did public safety become a partisan issue?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 28, 2023—This morning our inbox was inundated with emails and my cellphone with 14 voicemails and 23 texts from readers frustrated at what they consider partisan propaganda perpetuated by a competing mainstream local newspaper in Snohomish County regarding the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office race. We at the Lynnwood Times follow objective journalism […]
Snohomish County Human Rights Commission seeks nominations
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., October 17, 2022 – Each year, the Snohomish County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC) reaffirms its belief that human rights are the foundation of freedom and peace in the world. On the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration, December 10, the Commission and community members gather to celebrate the progress to building […]
Braver Angels hosts Neighborhood Dinner Conversation featuring Nate Nehring
MUKILTEO – Braver Angels hosted a Neighborhood Dinner Conversation on Friday, July 8, featuring Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring and Mukilteo Councilman Richard Emery. Discussion topics included the economy, homelessness, education, affordable housing, cost of living, public safety, cancel culture, and the influence of social media to civil discourse. Councilman Nehring had the opportunity to […]
BLM Global Network Foundation involuntarily closed in Washington state
SEATTLE, Wash., April 7, 2022 – Black Lives Matter (BLM) Global Network Foundation has been involuntarily closed in Washington State effective January 5, 2022, after failing to successfully complete the registration or renewal process. To date, the Washington Secretary of State has not received the required registration/renewal application. The Black Lives Matter Global Foundation has […]
Snohomish County Human Rights Commission 2021 Human Rights awards
EVERETT, Wash., December 15, 2021 – The Snohomish County Human Rights Commission announced the winners of the 2021 Human Rights Awards during a virtual ceremony on December 10, the 73rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Human Rights Award Winner Kathryn Lewandowsky, for her work in health care and with […]
Op-Ed: Rehumanizing the unvaccinated
While debates surrounding COVID-19 vaccines continue, late-night talk shows and popular news outlets have sought to sort the general public into two different camps: the “rational” pro-vaccine side that trusts the science and the “irrational” vaccine-hesitant side that does not. However, as is the case with most issues concerning the human race, it isn’t that […]
Up to $20,000 incentive packages for lateral hires offered by police Departments throughout Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 21, 2021 – Following an unprecedented number of officers who left their jobs last year, police departments throughout Snohomish County continue to offer incentive packages to fill vacancies. In cities like Everett and Lynnwood, officers currently working in Washington state are eligible for up to a $20,000 hiring incentive until December […]
New legislation regulating police tactics effective July 25
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Inslee signed new legislation that affects law enforcement and how they provide public safety services that will go into effect on July 25 leaving many police departments revising their responses to crime. HB1054 passed 54-43 at the House level and 27-22 at the Senate, signed by the Governor May 18, establishing […]
Former police officer Derek Chauvin files motion for new trial
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 4, 2021 – Today, former police officer Derek Chauvin, through his attorney Eric J. Nelson, files motion for a new trial. Chauvin faces decades in prison after he was convicted of two counts of murder, and manslaughter on April 20, for the death of George Floyd. To view the motion, click here. […]
Memorial for Lake Stevens trooper defaced
Lake Stevens, Wash. – In the days leading up to the resolution of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction, a Lake Stevens memorial, honoring the life and service of fallen trooper Sean O’Connell, was defaced with an anti-police message. In May, 2013, motorcycle state trooper Sean O’Connell, 38, was killed on duty during the […]
