Brother of Lynnwood Councilwoman faces theft charge in alleged porch piracy amid conflict-of-interest concerns
LYNNWOOD—In the early hours of August 14, 2025, Joshua De La Cruz, the 37-year-old brother of Lynnwood lawmaker City Councilwoman Derica Escamilla, was arrested on a charge of third-degree theft following an alleged incident involving stolen packages and mail from a residential porch. The case, handled by the Lynnwood Police Department, has raised questions about […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denies the evidence, says her dog never ‘bit a human’
LYNNWOOD—During Council Comments at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denied that her 109-pound, 2-year-old male Dogo Argentino/Boxer mix named Sumo has ever bitten anyone. She also denied that the dog has ever attacked a human. “Just clarify,” Escamilla said, “My dog has not bit a human for […]
Marysville Police Department reinforces railroad safety
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Department will reinforce its commitment to public safety through targeted enforcement and education around railroad crossings on Monday, September 22. Across the United States, rail incidents occur with alarming frequency. A person or vehicle is struck by a train every three hours in the United States, according to Operation Lifesaver Inc. With […]
Lynnwood City Council balances downtown innovation with budget shortfall
LYNNWOOD—At a three-hour work session Monday, September 15, Lynnwood’s City Council walked a cautious tightrope between innovating its City Center, through the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFC) Master Plan, while balancing short-term financing strategies to tackle the city’s looming $10.7 million budget deficit. Reimagining “The District” One third of Monday’s meeting revolved around the LPFD […]
Lynnwood PD to host upcoming ‘Women Empowered’ self-defense classes
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department will be continuing its Women Empowered self-defense class next Saturday, September 20, with plenty of more classes scheduled through 2025. Next week’s class comes just in time for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which begins October 1. Though the Lynnwood PD has partnered with the Bellevue PD in hosting women’s […]
Thousands braved the rain Saturday for Lynnwood’s seventh annual Fair on 44th
LYNNWOOD—Six blocks of 44th Avenue, from 188th Street Southwest to 194th Street Southwest, were closed off on Saturday, September 6, for the Fair on 44th – the city’s annual community health and safety block party. Not even the light drizzle of rain prevented thousands of attendees. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. guests could participate […]
Lynnwood PD’s second Shop with a Cop a success, several more community events to come
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department’s second annual Shop with a Cop: Back to School event at Alderwood Mall was a success with over 30 Edmonds School District students walking away with brand new clothes, school supplies, and positive interactions with local law enforcement officers. The event took place at Alderwood Mall on Tuesday, August 19, […]
Lynnwood driver arrested for DUI after totaling four vehicles
LYNNWOOD—A 20-year-old driver in Lynnwood was arrested Monday night on charges of DUI and three counts of hit and run. The driver, nor anyone else, were injured, according to the Lynnwood PD. Around 11:20 p.m. Monday, August 25, Lynnwood Police Officers responded to multiple 911 calls in the 18400 block of 52nd Avenue West in […]
Marysville Police Department urges back-to-school traffic safety after more than 1,000 violations last year
MARYSVILLE—With the start of the school year just days away, the Marysville Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert in school zones and near school buses. Officers from the traffic and school resource units are preparing for increased patrols as students return to class. During the previous school year, from Sept. […]
Police investigate shooting on Swift Orange Line Bus
MILL CREEK – On Saturday, August 16th, at approximately 5:00 pm, Mill Creek Police were dispatched to the Swift Orange Line bus stop at the 800 block of 164th St. SE, in response to a report of an assault with a weapon. When officers arrived, they learned that several juveniles already on the bus got into […]
