Marysville opens tourism grant fund; apply by Feb. 27
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 10, 2023—Non-profit groups proposing events or projects that promote tourism in Marysville are invited to apply for the city’s Tourism Grant Program. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 27. The program aims to increase tourism and encourage overnight visitor stays in Marysville through tourism-related events and projects. Examples of eligible […]
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 […]
Legislators united in bipartisan effort for safer commutes on roadways
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 1, 2023—Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined Governor Jay Inslee to say they are backing a package of new laws aimed at safer roads by protecting workers, pedestrians and commuters. New bills would include reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a vehicle when driving, imposing more restrictions on […]
Lovick releases statement on the death of Tyre Nichols
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 31, 2023—Following the release this weekend of a video detailing the deadly traffic stop and killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, TN, Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), the former Snohomish County Sheriff and a trooper with more than 31 years served in the Washington State Patrol, issued this statement: “Words can’t describe […]
“Unlawful,” “Sickened,” “Heinous:” Local law enforcement respond to fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 28, 2023—Local law enforcement agencies throughout Snohomish County released statements of disgust to the video footage of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, 29, by five Memphis Police Officers on the evening of January 7, 2023. Nichols died on January 10 at St. Francis Hospital. “The cruelty endured by Mr. Nichols, […]
Larsen co-leads bipartisan effort demanding answers to NOTAM system failure
WASHINGTON D.C., January 14, 2023—Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), and 120 other Members of Congress on Friday wrote Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg seeking answers about this week’s meltdown of a key aviation safety notification system – NOTAM. The Secretary was given a deadline […]
Family thankful to Brier police for recovering stolen trailer
BRIER, Wash. January 14, 2023—Anthony Bolante, a local photojournalist, lives on a quiet, relatively safe, street in North Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood. As captain for the neighborhood block watch he knows his neighbors well. With security cameras installed in many homes and living at the end of a cul-de-sac provides a feeling of safety for […]
Armed naked man holds up hostage in Gold Bar grocer
GOLD BAR, Wash., January 11, 2023—An armed naked man took a hostage and held up a Gold Bar supermarket last night, Tuesday, January 11. After three hours of negotiations with SWAT present the suspect surrendered and is currently in custody at Snohomish County Jail. No harm was done to his hostage. Police responded to an […]
Deceased woman found in Lynnwood parking lot identified
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 10—The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Jacqueline J. Buchan, 76, of Everett who was found deceased in a parked car in a Lynnwood parking lot on Wednesday, December 21. The cause of death was environmental hypothermia, and it was ruled accidental. Lynnwood Police Officers were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot […]
Mill Creek DV stabbing leaves woman in life-threatening condition
MILL CREEK, Wash., January 5, 2022—Officers with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call Wednesday morning, later it was determined a stabbing, at approximately 9:30 a.m., in the 1700 block of Bothell Everett Highway in Mill Creek. By the time officers arrived, the suspect had barricaded himself inside […]
