Two Snohomish County sergeants strive to be an example of leadership
Snohomish County, Wash. – “Dynamite comes in small packages,” said Sergeant Chicara Chesney of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau concerning certain stigmas that may exist about women in leadership in law enforcement and corrections, a male-dominated industry. Chesney was promoted May 4 to Sergeant after serving twelve years with the Department of Corrections. […]
Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law
Washington D.C., May 20, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden signed into law the C OVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that passed through U.S. House of Representatives by a 364-62 vote Tuesday and U.S. Senate by a 94-1 vote last month. “To the members of our United States Congress on both sides of the aisle who helped pass […]
Fire damages former NOAA Mukilteo Research Station
Mukilteo, Wash., May 14, 2021 – Mukilteo Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial fire at 802 Front Street, the former NOAA Mukilteo Research Station, at 7:39 p.m. tonight. Multiple callers reported heavy smoke which was confirmed by the first arriving engine at 7:42 p.m. Fire involved an outbuilding next to the main structure with […]
Memorial for Lake Stevens trooper defaced
Lake Stevens, Wash. – In the days leading up to the resolution of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction, a Lake Stevens memorial, honoring the life and service of fallen trooper Sean O’Connell, was defaced with an anti-police message. In May, 2013, motorcycle state trooper Sean O’Connell, 38, was killed on duty during the […]
Snohomish County leaders reacts to the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin
Snohomish, Wash., April 21, 2021 – Last year the world erupted in the largest mass protest movement in U.S. history, when video surfaced of George Floyd, 46, slowing dying uttering the words, “I can’t breathe,” as now former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck during a May 25 arrest. Hundreds of thousands […]
Dog dies in Mukilteo apartment fire
Mukilteo, Wash., April 19, 2021 – Today, Mukilteo Fire responded to an early morning apartment fire at 11108 Chennault Beach Rd. Three apartment units received substantial fire damage. Four other units had minor smoke damage. Initial information indicated multiple apartments involved and that residents were evacuating units. Battalion 25 arrived three minutes after the first […]
Nine years after Washington legalized cannabis, some cities still resist
LYNNWOOD, WA – It’s been nine years since Washington State passed Initiative 502, legalizing recreational cannabis for persons 21-years or older, yet some Snohomish County cities, including Lynnwood, are still resistant to welcoming the industry. Lynnwood’s Moratorium As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) […]
Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson kicks-off reelection campaign
Mukilteo, Wash. – City of Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson kicked off her re-election campaign during a virtual event on March 23, aspiring to secure a third mayoral term. This election cycle, Gregerson is up against familiar rival and former mayor Joe Marine, whom she beat in 2013. She was reelected in 2017. “I’m really proud […]
Mill Creek passes ordinance to re-criminalize drugs
UPDATED 8:42 AM April 14, 2021: Added to the article that Lake Stevens passed a similar ordinance on March 23, 2021 with a vote of 5-2. MILL CREEK, WA – The City of Mill Creek passed an ordinance Tuesday, April 13, making knowing possession of a controlled substance a crime following weeks of debate and […]
Members of the community raised awareness of Asian hate crimes in America
By Bo John Brusco | Lynnwood Times Reporter Hundreds attended the Mukilteo Stands in Solidarity and the Rally for Unity in Esperance Park, where members of the community shared their experiences and raised awareness of Asian hate crimes in America. Peaceful Demonstrations to combat the rise in Asian-hate crimes Peaceful demonstrations of solidarity against Asian […]
