Bill seeks to expand state’s involuntary treatment law
OLYMPIA [CASSIE DIAMOND]—The Senate Law and Justice Committee held a hearing Feb. 2 for legislation that would make it easier to commit someone to involuntary mental health treatment. Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline, is the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 6296, which is scheduled for an executive session Feb. 3. Salomon said there is a need to […]
Ferguson and Brown slam administrative warrants, vow to partner with anti-ICE groups
OLYMPIA— In a joint press conference on January 26, Governor Bob Ferguson (D) and Attorney General Nick Brown (D) announced pre-emptive steps to hold “ICE agents accountable” in Washington state and to “protect Washingtonians” from Civil Rights violations. Ferguson and Brown also announced a letter they penned to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem urging her to […]
Snohomish woman, Jessica Krier, heads to Boston Marathon to run for Parkinson’s awareness
SNOHOMISH—Snohomish resident Jessica Krier was only eight years old when her father, Ken Pinkerton, encouraged her to run her first 5k marathon. Now, three years after her father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she is heading to the Boston Marathon as a member of Team Fox, to raise money, and awareness, for Parkinson’s disease. For […]
PAWS rescues 10 cats in Buckley animal welfare investigation
BUCKLEY—Lynnwood-based Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) rescued 10 cats from an animal welfare investigation involving a Buckley home where its owner had more than 100 cats living in unsafe, and unsanitary, living conditions. The Buckley Police Department followed up on a news tip last week of “dozens of cats” living in a home with three […]
A conversation with Dr Steve Woodard, new Mayor of Mountlake Terrace
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Dr Steve Woodard was unanimously voted, by the council, to serve as the Mayor of Mountlake Terrace – a privilege he said he is extremely “humbled” by. As such, his ultimate vision for the city, he added, is one shared by the council at large – a vision that has been a collaboration between […]
New Everett PD Chief Robert Goetz plans to bring a ‘community focused’ approach to law enforcement
EVERETT—Newly appointed Everett Police Chief, Robert Goetz, officially swore in on Wednesday, January 7, optimistic about what 2026 has in store for Everett’s Public Safety sector. Bringing with him 25 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Goetz plans to approach his new position with a “community-oriented” vision. Chief Goetz was appointed to the position by […]
Cassie Franklin begins historic third term as Everett’s first female Mayor
EVERETT—At the Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, City Council meeting, the City of Everett swore in multiple elected and appointed leaders, including Cassie Franklin for a new mayoral term, five city councilmembers and Everett’s recently appointed police chief. Mayor Franklin begins her third term after being re-elected by Everett voters in the November 2025 General Election. […]
Snohomish County Solid Waste Voucher Program Extended
EVERETT—Snohomish County residents impacted by December 2025 flooding can continue to dispose of flood-damaged household items with waived disposal fees at county solid waste facilities through its flood voucher program through March 19, 2026. The program had previously been authorized through Jan. 18, 2026. The voucher program is authorized under county code during a state […]
Former Edmonds College Physics Professor arrested in child predator sting
EDMONDS—Houston Curry Wade, 44, of Bainbridge Island, who was a part-time onsite faculty member teaching Physics and Astronomy at Edmonds College until 2022, was arrested on December 17, 2025, attempting to meet an 11-year-old girl for sexual activities, according to Bremerton Police. If convicted, Wade faces up to life in prison. Wade is still in […]
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin outlines 2026 priorities
EVERETT—Leading into 2026, the Lynnwood Times sat down with Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin – who just won another term last November with a, nearly, 11-point win – to share with you what the City of Everett has in look forward to in the coming years. Ahead of the 2025 General Election, Mayor Franklin shared her […]
