LT Weekly Newscast and Upcoming Events April 3
Week in Review (March 25 to April 2) Pickle Ball becomes official state sport Lynnwood holds a “Peace for Ukraine Vigil” County Councilwoman Dunn honors Esther’s Place Edmonds Police Officer Tyler Steffins tragically killed in Las Vegas, NV Lynnwood Elementary teacher selected as finalist for Shell Science Teaching Award Mukilteo’s Finance Director position left in […]
Memorial route and procession map released for Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT, Wash., April 2, 2022 – Expect street closures and traffic delays on Monday, April 4 for the memorial service for Officer Dan Rocha. The memorial will be held on Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at, Angel of the Winds Arena located at 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett WA 98201. The service will be open […]
Mukilteo CC deliberates Mayor’s pick for Finance Director while residents voice their support
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 31, 2022 – During its March 21, 2022, Regular Meeting, the Mukilteo City Council passed ordinances to amend the Council’s rules to allow its Vice President to participate on the Agenda Planning Committee, to permit AT&T to operate in Mukilteo and construct “Small Wireless Facilities,” and to permit the Mukilteo Police Department […]
Marysville enters Interlocal Agreement with County for Strawberry Fields improvements
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 31, 2022 – Marysville’s March 28th City Council began with a moment of silence for the recent passing of two Police Officers: Dan Rocha of the Everett Police Department and Officer Tyler Steffins of the Edmonds Police Department. The City Council passed many agenda items during Monday’s meeting and the following is […]
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 […]
$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 […]
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 […]
The necessity and unfortunate failures of fact-checkers
January 1, 2022, not only ushered in the new year but also marked the 39th anniversary of the creation of the internet. And with Myspace and Facebook launching in the early 2000s, it’ll soon be 20 years since social media became a part of everyday life for the majority of Americans. But the internet’s ever-present […]
