U.S. District Court rules voter-approved I-1639
U.S. District Court rules voter-approved I-1639 that imposed firearm restrictions is constitutional. Law requiring enhanced background checks and waiting periods for semiautomatic assault rifle purchases consistent with the Second Amendment By Office of the Attorney General | Press Release | Republished by Lynwood Times OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 31, 2020 — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced […]
Everett City Council failed to proceed with COPS grant
Everett City Council failed to proceed with COPS grant to hire police officersBy Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Everett Police Department was not approved to accept an awarded six million dollar federal grant for the hiring of up to 16 new officers. During the August 26 Everett City Council meeting, a motion to […]
Law and Justice Regional Council ordinance approved
Snohomish County’s Law and Justice Regional Council to incorporate marginalized groups.By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Matters relating to Snohomish County’s law and justice system are gaining a new perspective through the addition of community input to support the creation of more effective and established policies while fostering strengthened relationships between the community and […]
2020 Primary results: Highest turnout in 56 years
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff With its highest voter turnout in a primary in years, Snohomish County’s election results from the Washington State Primary elections are in as of Aug. 18 around noon. Snohomish County saw 53.76% of its registered voters submit ballots, up from 33.57% in the 2016 primaries and 37.03% in […]
ESD Board dissolves School Resource Officer program in contrast with student support
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Edmonds, Wash., – In a unanimous decision, Edmonds School District officials have ended its last existing contract with local law enforcement, completely dissolving the school resource officer program placing police officers throughout the district’s high schools. The Edmonds School District’s (ESD) board of directors voted 5-0 during a […]
Two Mountlake Terrace men arrested in takedown of North Sound drug trafficking ring
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A 31-year-old and a 32-year-old man from Mountlake Terrace are among a dozen people arrested Wednesday, August 5 for involvement in a North Sound drug trafficking organization. The Mountlake Terrace men are two of 12 members of a drug trafficking group indicted for distributing fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and […]
Election 2020: Washington State Attorney General race Q&A
Election 2020: Washington State Attorney General race Q&ABy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election, the Lynnwood Times sent four questions to the three Lt. Governor candidates who raised at least $200,000 by July 19. Those candidates were: Robert (Bob) Ferguson, Matt Larkin, and Michael Vaska. A total of four […]
Washington State Lt. Governor Election 2020 Q&A
Washington State Lt. Governor Election 2020 Q&A to candidates.By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election, the Lynnwood Times sent four questions to the four Washington State Lt. Governor candidates who raised at least $20,000 by July 19. Those candidates were: Denny Heck, Marko Liias, Marty McClendon, and Ann […]
Hundreds join Fortney to support law enforcement and in remembrance of Officer Shoop
by Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff EVERETT, WA, July 17, 2020 — Over 350 attended a Back the Blue rally in Everett, WA. The Snohomish County Republican Party sponsored the event at the Snohomish County Plaza to show support to law enforcement and first responders. Event organizer, Anita Azariah shared with attendees that efforts […]
Shirley Sutton Sweeps King, Snohomish counties Democrat endorsements
Shirley Sutton, candidate for the 32nd LD State Representative, Position 1, has swept sole endorsements from: King County Democrats, Snohomish County Democrats and the 32nd Legislative District Democrats. Ms. Sutton, former Lynnwood City Council Member, career educator and community organizer, is challenging incumbent State Representative, Cindy Ryu. The percentage of votes in favor of endorsing candidate Shirley […]
