Lynnwood terminates emergency proclamation and abandons community fair idea
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 29, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council terminated the mayor’s emergency proclamation, established a Youth Task Force for a youth council, and recognized City Attorney Rosemary Larsen for her time served at its Business Meeting Monday, March 28. All members were in attendance except Council President George Hurst. The meeting commenced with […]
Angel of the Winds Arena to host memorial for Officer Rocha
EVERETT, Wash., March 29, 2022 – The memorial service for Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha will be held on Monday, April 4th at 1:00 p.m. at, Angel of the Winds Arena located at 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett WA 98201. The service will be open to the public. Further details will be released as they become […]
Snohomish County working through a 2-year pandemic backlog on criminal cases
SNOHOMISH CO, Wash., March 29, 2022 – Although the Snohomish County Council approved approximately $3 million in ARPA funds last October to address the county’s backlog of criminal cases, Prosecuting Attorney Adam Cornell says it could still take “at least a couple years” to get caught up. Since judges in Snohomish and King counties ordered […]
$5 million bail set for alleged cop killer
EVERETT, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Everett District Court Judge Tam Bui set bail at $5 million for alleged cop killer, Richard James Rotter. He is facing a life sentence for the charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, 1st degree murder and 2nd degree murder. Capital punishment in the state of Washington was abolished […]
Stories from Esther’s Place: A refuge for women in Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Esther’s Place is a resource center for women and children in Snohomish County where individuals in need can connect to resources ranging from rehabilitation programs to life skills classes. Whether it be homelessness, addiction, mental illness, or all of the above, the resource center embraces women whatever their situation […]
March 28: Upcoming Marysville City Council Meeting
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 27, 2022 – The Marysville City Council will hold a REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING on Monday, March 27, 2022, starting at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held both VIRTUALLY and in IN-PERSON at Marysville City Hall. Anyone wishing to provide written or verbal public comment, must pre-register at this link www.marysvillewa.gov/remotepubliccomment before noon on the day of the meeting. […]
Suspect in slaying of Officer Rocha identified as Richard James Rotter
EVERETT, Wash., March 26, 2022 – According to Snohomish County records, a person named Richard James Rotter was arrested for the murder of Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha. Rotter led a two-and-a-half-mile chase hitting multiple vehicles in an attempt to elude police. He was eventually apprehended at 35th and Rucker in Everett fifteen minutes following […]
Memorial for Officer Dan Rocha at North Precinct
ARTICLE UPDATE [6:05 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added video from memorial in front of North Precinct. ARTICLE UPDATE [11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added statement from Everett Police Chief Templeman. EVERETT, Wash., March 26, 2022 – Today, the Everett Police Department announced that a memorial for Officer Dan Rocha is in front of […]
Local leaders thank Congressman Rick Larsen for securing over $10 million for community projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, President Biden signed into law the Fiscal Year 2022 bipartisan omnibus spending package which funds the government through September 2022, invests in Northwest Washington communities and working families, and provides critical emergency aid to Ukraine. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) secured $10,662,665 in the package for ten Second District projects local […]
Bill to restrict sale of high-capacity magazines signed into law
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 23, 2022 – Legislation to limit the sale of high-capacity firearm magazines was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today. Senate Bill 5078, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), prohibits the manufacture, sale, import or transfer of large-capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The law does not […]
