Snohomish County has a solid waste problem, Public Works plans to fix it
EVERETT, Wash., September 17, 2023—Each week garbage trucks around Snohomish County pick up residents’ solid waste that end up at one location in north Everett. That waste is then loaded onto freight trains and transported to a landfill in Eastern Washington. However, in recent years, the county has encountered challenges that has its Public Works […]
Settlement of $1.75 million in Lynnwood jail suicide lawsuit
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 17, 2023—The family of Tirhas Berhand Tesfatsion, a 47-year-old woman who committed suicide in the Lynnwood Jail on July 13, 2021, accepted a settlement offer, with conditions, by the city of Lynnwood in the amount of $1,750,001. “The [Tesfatsion] Family will continue to do everything in their power to ensure this doesn’t happen […]
Snohomish County Public Works Americans with Disability Act Advisory Committee seeks three new members
EVERETT, Wash., Friday, September 15, 2023—The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Works provides feedback and recommendations to the county on the ADA compliance of pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way. County leaders are seeking candidate letters of interest for eight open positions on the committee by November […]
Amazon opens Washington’s largest distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., September 14, 2023—Amazon held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest fulfillment center in Arlington on Thursday, September 14. “These are the types of jobs that the community needs,” said Bruno Arnal, General Manager for Amazon’s PAE2. “We are proud to invest in this area and see it grow with us.” […]
Second arrest made in drive-by shooting death of Kamiak student
EVERETT, Wash., September 13, 2023—Members of the Everett Police Department Anti-Crime Team (ACT) and Violent Crime Unit (VCU) arrested a second suspect, 19-year-old Victor E. Torres-Zuniga, in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old Kamiak High School student Bryan Tamya in last Friday’s drive-by shooting. Twenty-year-old Uriel A. Hernandez Martinez was arrested by ACT […]
Larsen encourages Northwest Washington students to compete in 2023 Congressional App Challenge
EVERETT, Wash., September 13, 2023—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is encouraging all middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to compete in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual challenge runs through Wednesday, November 1. Students can sign up to participate and read the full competition […]
Snohomish County Elections earns National Stars and Stripes Award
Everett, Wash., September 13, 2023—Last week the National Association of Elections Officials (The Election Center) presented Snohomish County Elections with the Stars and Stripes Award at its annual conference held in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes Snohomish County Elections’ exceptional and ongoing partnership with the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County. The Stars and […]
Public Facilities District welcomes investigation of Board and Executive Director
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 12, 2023—After public comments, mostly surrounding the Lynnwood Public Facilities District, the City Council postponed ARPA funding allocations until its next Business Meeting, approved the mayor to submit a grant for the overlay of two tennis courts, and renewed its Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Snohomish County and the Urban County Consortium during […]
More than $60 million coming to Washington in the next three months to combat fentanyl epidemic
SEATTLE, Wash., September 9, 2023—Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Wednesday, September 7, that more than $60 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic will soon be coming to Washington counties and cities. These resources are a result of Ferguson’s investigation into Walmart for its role fueling the opioid epidemic as a pharmacy. All eligible local […]
Drive-by shooting at school bus stop, leaves 15-year-old dead
EVERETT, Wash., September 8, 2023—A 15-year-old Kamiak High School student is the latest fatality in a wave of shootings involving youth throughout South Snohomish County. Less than four days ago, five individuals, ages 17 to 20, were involved in a shooting at Lynndale Park in Lynnwood that injured two and killed one. Everett Police detectives are investigating […]
