Obituary for John Wesley Burbank, he was 96 years old
John Wesley Burbank, Lynnwood, Washington, entered eternal rest May 13, 2023, at home with his wife by his side. John was born in Tonasket, Washington, on August 29, 1926. He married Linda Mitchell, September 11, 1982, on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. Years later a convalidation ceremony was performed at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic […]
Marilyn Quincy: The deep roots of a Snohomish County legend
EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2023—Marilyn Quincy, 79, is a name so ingrained in Snohomish County history that it’s difficult not seeing her and her family’s influence in the region. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett named after her great grandfather — a Black Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and was […]
Massive turnout launching Lynnwood Council Vice President’s 2023 campaign kickoff
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 24, 2023—To an impressive turnout of just over 100 supporters at her home, Lynnwood Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby kicked off her 2023 re-election campaign themed “Building Community,” with a message of growth, public safety, mental health, and environment. “In a world full of spectators, let’s be players,” Councilwoman Dr. Altamirano-Crosby […]
Lynnwood holds roundtable on homelessness and drug addiction
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 23, 2023—The City of Lynnwood held a roundtable discussion on homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction Wednesday, June 22, featuring the Lynnwood City Council, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, and behavioral and treatment specialists working with the Lynnwood Police Department, South County Fire, Verdant Health, Compass Health, Volunteers of America, and several city […]
Titanic claims five more souls 111 years after it sinks
CAPE COD, Mass., June 22, 2023—Nearly 111 years after the infamous sinking of the RMS Titanic claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, five more passengers aboard an OceanGate submersible on course to tour the wreck are believed to be dead after debris was found 1,600 feet from the Titanic’s bow Thursday afternoon. The debris […]
Executive Somers announces $6.5 million investment in youth mental health and wellness
Snohomish County, Wash., June 22, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers on Wednesday announced a $6.5 million investment to expand mental health services for young people. This includes increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals, developing community-driven programs, and addressing challenges faced by disproportionately impacted populations. This funding comes from the County’s federal American Rescue Plan […]
Boeing announces $55 billion in new airplane orders at Paris Air Show
LE BOURGET, France, June 21, 2023—Within the first three days of the Paris Air Show, Boeing has finalized its largest order in South Asia with Air India for $45.9 billion and announced additional orders with Air China, Avolon Air, Akasa Air, Air Algérie, Air Lease Corporation, and Luxair. First held in 1909, the Paris Air […]
Taking a bite out of crime: K-9s assist in arrest of three burglary suspects
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 19, 2023—The great teamwork by three law enforcement agencies and K-9s working collaboratively, successfully took a “bite” out of crime and captured three Lake Stevens burglary suspects the early morning of June 17. On Saturday around 3:45 a.m., Lake Stevens Police Department was dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 2500 […]
A Lynnwood Celebration: Community partners came out in full force for Juneteenth
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 19, 2023—To commemorate the day the last remaining people in the United States were freed from the evil of slavery and servitude, hundreds of people of all colors celebrated Juneteenth at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood today. “It is beautiful to see the community come out,” Olympia Edwards, Founder of Project […]
Moratorium on accepting substance abuse facilities application holds, for now
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023–The Lynnwood City Council held a public hearing for the moratorium on accepting applications for substance abuse clinics during their business meeting on June 12. The emergency ordinance, passed back in April, was the city council’s response to being largely blindsided by the opening of Acadia Healthcare’s Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center and its proximity to the Alderwood Boys & […]
