Chase Bank Mukilteo robbed for second time in six months
MUKILTEO, Wash., August 11, 2022 — At approximately 2:30 p.m. today, Mukilteo Officers responded to the 3900 block of Harbour Pointe Boulevard Southwest for a robbery that occurred at Chase Bank. This is the second time the same bank has been robbed this year. The suspect entered the bank and jumped over the counter and […]
Mission 22 offering Veterans science-based wellness programs
SISTERS, Ore., August 7, 2022 – Mission 22, an Oregon-based nonprofit, gets its name from the number of veterans who lose their lives every day by suicide. While this number comes from a report released by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs in 2013, somewhat intensified by the conflicts in the Middle East, its […]
Make Crime Illegal Again: The political battle to “Flip the 8th”
KING COUNTY, Wash., August 7, 2022—After a dismal performance by Republican candidates across the Evergreen State, one Republican hopeful emerges, Matt Larkin – a businessowner, experienced attorney and former criminal prosecutor – to “Flip the 8th.” For the 8th Congressional District race, Representative Kim Schrier (WA-08) is at risk of losing her seat to political […]
Rep. Lauren Davis clears the air on CRC misinformation
LYNNWOOD, August 3, 2022 – At last week’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting Monday, July 25, council voted to approve a construction contract for its new Community Recovery Center (CRC) after being met by a slew of opposing public comments. Councilwoman Shannon Sessions responded to the opposition stating the CRC was recommended by behavioral health […]
A Q&A with Mill Creek Public Works Director
MILL CREEK, August 2, 2022 – Despite COVID, and other challenges, the Mill Creek Public Works Department had a busy year in 2021 with much more in the works through 2022. Lynnwood Times Reporter Kienan Briscoe sat down with Mill Creek Public Works Director Mike Todd to discuss some of the accomplishments, of his department […]
Exclusive Interview: Martin Yamamoto, from farmhand to Mill Creek City Manager
MILL CREEK–At its June 28 meeting, the Mill Creek City Council voted, 5-1, appointing Martin Yamamoto for the City Manager position. “I am excited to have Martin Yamamoto serve as Mill Creek’s next City Manager,” Mayor Brian Holtzclaw said. “Martin has been instrumental in ‘steadying the ship’ over the last seven months following the resignation […]
Murders in Washington at all-time-high as available officers at record lows
LACEY, Wash., July 20, 2022 – Violent crime in Washington State increased 12.3% in 2021, according to a report released today by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), while the number of commissioned officers able to respond decreased 4.4% (a 495 net loss statewide). Washington State retains its ranking as the lowest […]
Man attempting to swim across Possession Sound rescued
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 18, 2022 – A male that appears to be in his mid-thirties to mid-forties attempting to swim from Mukilteo Beach to Whidbey Island in Possession Sound was successfully rescued yesterday evening thanks to the heroic efforts of residents and First Responders. Prior to entering the water to swim across Possession Sound to […]
Allegations of false political advertising against Rep. Sutherland
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 17, 2022 – Rep. Robert Sutherland (R-Granite Falls) who is running for re-election in the 39th Legislative District is again facing controversy from those within his own party, this time it involves allegations of false political advertising. In a political mailer received by voters over the weekend, Rep. Sutherland claims he […]
LT podcast: Sheriff Adam Fortney, in his own words
Join the Lynnwood Times for its first ever podcast episode as we deep dive with Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney into his Office’s staffing shortage, the Office of Neighborhoods, and the importance of transparency. A lack of support from Washington State’s elected officials, recruitment and retention challenges, and low wages have all contributed to a […]
