LT Weekly Newscast for March 5-11
This week, Governor Jay Inslee is expected to sign int law two bills aimed to clarify police enforcement and accountability laws passed last year. Political fallout from the Mukilteo Council’s rejection of mayors DEI picks, and Lynnwood Mayor Frizzell unveils a sign honoring local veterans. Watch this and other stories in this week’s Lynnwood Newscast. Thank you […]
Mukilteo introduces small cell franchises and passes upgrading chamber software
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 12, 2022 – Mukilteo City Council passed a new contract with Granicus Inc. to upgrade chamber software, discussed county health trends, an AT&T Small Cell Franchise agreement, and Tom Jordal’s recent appointment to the Port of Everett Redevelopment Working Group at its meeting Monday, March 7. All of these items were in […]
Law enforcement use-of-force and pursuit bills pass, awaits Inslee’s signature
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 11, 2022 – Governor Jay Inslee is expected to sign int law two bills aimed to clarify police enforcement and accountability laws passed last year. SB 5919 – Concerning the standard for law enforcement authority to detain or pursue persons. Police can pursue and stop vehicles if they have a “reasonable suspicion” […]
Biden expected to sign $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package with millions earmarked for local projects
WASHINGTON D.C., March 11, 2022 – Last night, on a bi-partisan 68-31 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2022. The bipartisan package funds the government through September 2022, invests in Northwest Washington communities, and provides $13.6 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), […]
LT Exclusive: Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney candidates
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 10, 2022 – A Lynnwood Times Exclusive interview with Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney candidates Jason Cummings (D) and Brett Rogers (R). Watch as they share their motivation to lead the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office, qualifications, top priorities, and more! According to its website, “The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting […]
House passes Sen. Liias bill to restrict high-capacity magazines
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 5, 2022 – In a late-night session, legislation to restrict the sale of high-capacity firearm magazines was approved by the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-42 vote Friday with no Republican support. Senate Bill 5078, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), prohibits the manufacture, sale, import or transfer of large-capacity magazines […]
Carmen Best shares the importance of wisdom, perseverance, and togetherness
Carmen Best shares what it is like to be “Black in Blue” in her 2021 bestselling book that is available on Amazon and at local booksellers. The retired Seattle Police Chief tells her story of navigating racism and discrimination early in her career and dealing with civil unrest as a police chief during BLM demonstrations […]
Firearm professionals speak about legislation banning high-capacity magazines
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 27, 2022 – In an effort to tackle gun violence and strengthen public safety, the state Senate passed legislation – SB5078, Feb. 9 that bans the sale of high-capacity magazines – anything over 10 rounds – but doesn’t prohibit the use of high-capacity firearms already in possession. “High-capacity magazines make it easy […]
Canadian pastor Artur Pawlowski denied bail, in solitary confinement for trucker convoy protests
ALBERTA, Canada, February 23, 2022 – Calgary pastor, Artur Pawlowski, 48, is currently awaiting trial after being charged with mischief and interrupting the operation of essential infrastructure, both charges related to the trucker convoy protests. According to his lawyer, the pastor remains in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day, Fox News reported. Last week, […]
House approves Trudeau for Emergency Act use
UPDATE [3:40 p.m. February 23, 2022]: Today, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revokes the Emergency Act he invoked last week and the House of Common’s approved on Monday. OTTAWA, Canada – February 23, 2022 – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada won the House of Commons vote 185-151 on Monday […]
