After public backlash, Democrat lawmakers will hear 3 of 6 citizen initiatives
OLYMPIA—Washington State House and Senate leaders agree to hold joint public hearings on initiatives I- 2113 (police pursuits), I-2111 (state income tax) and I-2081 (parental rights) on February 27 and 28. Exact times will be confirmed later this week and the hearings will be televised live on the TVW website. “The fact Democrats in the legislature have scheduled three hearings […]
Mukilteo to hold public hearing on amendments to fire and building codes
MUKILTEO—For its Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, the Mukilteo City Council will hold a public hearing on amending its building and fire codes and approving legislative priorities from its annual retreat. The meeting will be held both in-person and can watch the live streaming of Council Meetings at www.mukilteowa.gov, Facebook Live and is […]
Cessna crashes just south of Mukilteo Dog Park, pilot survives
MUKILTEO—A Cessna 150 returning inbound to Paine Field Airport, crashed in a wooded ravine of Japanese Gulch, just south of the Mukilteo Dog Park around 5:26 p.m., Friday, February 16. The pilot, and only person aboard the single engine aircraft, survived and is in stable condition with no major injuries. Mukilteo Fire Department, Snohomish County […]
Secretary of the Navy visits Naval Station Everett
EVERETT—Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro met with leaders and executives from Vigor Shipyard while at Naval Station Everett on Tuesday, February 13. He then held an All Hands’ Call for Sailors the next day on the base where he shared his priorities and listened to service personnel. “I welcome Secretary of the Navy […]
District Court Commissioner releases Edmonds home invaders without bail
EDMONDS—At Monday’s court hearing, the two suspects who fled a stolen vehicle and invaded an Edmonds home were released without bail by Snohomish County District Court Commissioner Jennifer Millett. Millett was appointed by Judge Jennifer Rancourt in January 2023. Jordin Maldonado, 28, male, from Spanaway, and Tanya Hernandez, 45, from Lakewood were arrested and booked […]
Two arrested, a third is a person of interest involved in Edmonds home invasion stand-off
EDMONDS—After an hour stand-off with Edmonds Police, two of three suspects involved in a possible vehicle theft who fled into the home of an innocent person, were arrested Saturday evening, and are now facing felony charges. Edmonds Police discovered a stolen vehicle during a routine vehicle check near the 8700 blk of Main Street just […]
Two in stolen vehicle at speed in excess of 100 mph on I-5, arrested by K-9
ARLINGTON—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Byrd and K-9 Dico assisted in the apprehension of two suspects in a stolen vehicle that fled deputies in speeds in excess of 100 mph on I-5, early Friday morning. At approximately 4 a.m., Friday, February 9, Snohomish County deputies located a stolen Audi Q5 driving northbound on I-5. As […]
Manhunt for two armed suspects in Sunday shoot-out in Marysville
MARYSVILLE—A multi-agency search is underway for two remaining armed suspects involved in a Sunday morning shoot-out with a Marysville homeowner. Three armed suspects in a stolen red Chevrolet Camaro from the city of Tukwila confronted a Marysville resident at his home, near 84th St NE and 41st Drive NE, who was also armed. Gunfire was […]
Swatting incidents surge as a means to threaten journalists and public officials
Swatting incidents, targeting public officials nationwide, are on the rise exhausting first responder resources and leaving their victims feeling threatened and harassed. Swatting is both a state and federal crime. Swatting is a criminal harassment act of deceiving an emergency service—usually law enforcement—into sending a police or emergency service response team to another person’s address with […]
All six Let’s Go Washington initiatives certified for legislature by SOS
TUMWATER—All six Let’s Go Washington initiatives have been certified to the legislature after a careful review of the nearly three million signatures garnered. This marks the first instance in state history where six initiatives to the legislature have been certified in the same year. The signatures have been verified by the Office of the Secretary […]
