Advancements in DNA technology led to identifying a body found nearly 40 years ago
EVERETT, November 10, 2022—Today, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner Office’s (SCMEO) staff announced the identification of “I-5 Stilly Doe,” an individual who had been found in the Stillaguamish River over 40 years ago, as Othaniel Philip Ames. It was just an average day when Kay Thomas checked her voicemail after work but one message, in […]
Mountain Loop Highway seasonal closure begins Nov 9
EVERETT, Wash., Monday, Nov. 8, 2022—With the winter weather picking up at higher elevations, Snohomish County Public Works, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, will close Mountain Loop Highway on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The closure is for traffic in both directions and will be officially enforced from the Deer […]
Somers, Fortney, Krajcar sign historic public safety labor agreement
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 4, 2022—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, along with Sheriff Adam Fortney, and Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) President Jonathan Krajcar signed a new four-year labor agreement for the County’s approximately 250 commissioned officers on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in a united commitment to public safety. “The Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff’s Association […]
Cache of weapons seized from felony warrant arrest in Everett
EVERETT, November 3, 2022—Last night, the new Violent Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU), with members of Everett Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office, responded to a residence in the 1700 block of 96th St SW in Everett for a wanted subject with active felony warrants. Upon arrival, law enforcement observed the subject exiting from his garage, […]
$1.5 million in drugs found inside Everett apartment
EVERETT, Wash., October 26, 2022—On Wednesday, October 19, the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) recovered $1.5 million worth of drugs from an Everett apartment. On Wednesday evening, apartment staff were processing an eviction on an abandoned apartment unit. When the apartment manager entered the tenant’s apartment, he observed a large quantity of drugs and […]
Retired Detective Jim Scharf to speak on DNA and cold cases
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 17. 2022—The public is invited to join Detective Jim Scharf as he discusses solving a 1987 double homicide case using genetic genealogy. His focus will be on the Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg case. This program is free and open to the public. The event will take place at the Lynnwood-Alderwood […]
The time is now! Local mayors and law enforcement plea for help
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 22, 2022—A video released today by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office featuring local mayors, police chiefs and county council members seek the public’s help in urging their Washington State Representative to allow police more authority to engage in pursuits. In 2021 the Washington State Legislature banned most police pursuits with the […]
Air Quality alert in effect
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 4, 2022 – The National Weather Service forecasts beautiful weather throughout Snohomish County all week with a chance of showers only Sunday. Expect a slight breeze coming from the northwest ranging from 5-13 mph. Daily temperatures will be warmer this week fluctuating between a low of 54°F in the evenings to 80°F in the afternoons. […]
Op-Ed: Will District 3 PCOs break the cycle of institutional racism?
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 9, 2022—A county council seat vacated by Stephanie Wright two weeks ago who accepted an Executive Policy Officer position within Executive Dave Somers’ staff, has seven hopefuls vying for the position. However, after Wednesday’s unorthodox endorsement vote by 32nd Legislative District Democratic Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) of three white candidates over […]
Candlelight vigil honoring Everett mother murdered during home invasion
MILL CREEK, Wash., August 30, 2022—About one hundred Mill Creek community members gathered Sunday, August 28, to show their respects for Irah Sok, 36, who was murdered during an invasion of her South Everett home Friday, August 19, while her husband and six-year-old son were inside. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner confirmed that Sok died […]
