Arlington Police Department launch investigation on Sunday knife attack
ARLINGTON—Arlington Police are investigating an assault near Arlington Municipal Airport, where a 27-year-old man was seriously injured by a known associate wielding a knife. On June 22, 2025, at approximately 09:52 a.m., Arlington Police Officers responded to a report of an assault incident near the Arlington Municipal Airport in the 17700 block of 49th Drive […]
Lynnwood K9 Cannon tracks down suspect linked to stolen vehicle
LYNNWOOD—A Lynnwood police officer’s vigilance and the tracking skills of his K9, Cannon, led to the swift apprehension on Thursday, June 19, of a suspect linked to a stolen vehicle and firearm. At 1:56 a.m., Thursday morning, a Lynnwood police officer observed a suspicious GMC Yukon and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, and […]
Dio Boucsieguez, Lynnwood CC candidate, wants to build Lynnwood’s arts and culture while keeping it affordable
LYNNWOOD—Diodato “Dio” Boucsieguez, candidate for Lynnwood City Council Position 1, is committed to not being a rubber stamp for any new tax increases. His priorities are budget and growth management, trust and transparency, public safety, and fostering an arts and entertainment culture for the city. Boucsieguez felt compelled to run for Lynnwood City Council because […]
Edmonds Police investigate anti-Muslim bias at City Park
EDMONDS—On June 10, 2025, Edmonds Police responded to a disturbance at City Park involving an intoxicated man who made racially charged comments toward two women in Islamic attire. The situation escalated, but no arrest was made per the victims’ wishes. “As mayor of Edmonds, I want to be clear that acts of hate or intolerance […]
SMART concludes police use-of-force investigation that resulted in death of driver
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) concluded its investigation into a police use-of-force incident that occurred last September, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old wanted for a felony assault case. On September 15, 2024, around 2:45 p.m., Officers working with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting multiple […]
City of Lynnwood cuts the ribbon on its brand-new Scriber Lake Boardwalk Trail
LYNNWOOD—For the last 40-years Lynnwood’s Scriber Lake Boardwalk Trail floated through peatlands, providing access to nature for generations but over time its infrastructure began to deteriorate and fail. At that time the City of Lynnwood was presented with a difficult decision: Either close the trail permanently or completely replace it. Choosing the latter, the City’s […]
WA launches brand new police use-of-force database
SEATTLE — The Attorney General’s Office announced Monday the launch of the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS), which is ready to collect use-of-force data from the state’s law enforcement agencies in an effort to improve transparency, trust and evidence-based policymaking. The exchange is a publicly available, cloud-based platform to help the public […]
Lynnwood CC candidate Isabel Mata hopes to be a voice for the underrepresented
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council candidate Isabel Mata, running for the Position 2 seat currently held by Councilman Patrick Decker who is not seeking re-election, is running to be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, refugees, and people of color – to ensure they’re represented at a local level and their voices are heard. “Over the […]
Lynnwood CC candidate Brandon Kimmel seeks to be a voice for victims of violent crime
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council candidate Brandon Kimmel decided he would run for local government when he heard police sirens outside of his Lynnwood apartment on July 3, 2024. Looking out the window, he saw several Lynnwood PD Officers rushing off to nearby Alderwood Mall—where he used to work as a loss prevention officer for Macy’s. He […]
Lynnwood Mayor’s plan to resolve $4.27 million budget shortfall disclosed
LYNNWOOD—Finance Director Michelle Meyer shared with Lynnwood Finance Committee members on Wednesday, May 28, the mayor’s Budget Management Plan to address a projected $4,273,038 General Fund biennium budget shortfall. The plan identifies opportunities over the next two years (until December 31, 2026) for across-the-board reductions in General Fund department operating expenditures. The opportunities identified in […]
