Two Everett men charged with distributing enough fentanyl to kill half of all WA residents
SEATTLE—Two Honduran Nationals living in Everett, Santana Sandoval, 21, and Kevin Torres Velasquez, 45, were charged with possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) with intent to distribute in a U.S. District Court in Seattle, Friday, May 9. Together the two possessed more than seven kilos of powdered fentanyl—enough to kill 3.5 million people—which they allegedly […]
Who was Emi Muñoz? A mourning father remembers the son he tragically lost
EVERETT—Emiliano “Emi” Muñoz, 13, tragically passed away on Monday, May 5, from injuries related to riding an electric bike through a braided metal cable in the Casino Road neighborhood of South Everett. “I’m absolutely heartbroken about this tragic loss,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. “Please keep this child’s loved ones and his Explorer Middle School community […]
Don Schwab announces reelection campaign for Everett City Council
EVERETT—Retired Everett firefighter, and labor advocate Don Schwab officially announced his campaign for reelection to a second term on the Everett City Council representing District 3. With a deep commitment to public service and a proven track record of leadership, Schwab is ready to continue working for a stronger, more vibrant Everett. “It has been […]
Steve Schmalz announces candidacy for Mayor of Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—Steve Schmalz, a three-term Mukilteo City Councilmember with 12 years of dedicated service, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor in the upcoming 2025 election. Schmalz, who has built a reputation for addressing the city’s most pressing issues with integrity and determination, is committed to tackling the challenges that Mukilteo faces today and setting a […]
Automated Traffic Camera program now live in Mukilteo, 30-day warning
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo begins its Automated Traffic Camera program to encourage safe driving on roads throughout the City. Officials worked with NovoaGlobal to install cameras where the most dangerous speeding occurs. “Speeding is a preventable cause of deadly collisions and life-altering injuries,” said Mukilteo Police Chief Illyn. “We look forward to bringing the latest […]
Sinaloa cartel leader living in Oregon among 16 arrested in largest fentanyl bust in DEA history
On Tuesday, May 6, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that federal authorities arrested 16 individuals and seized record-breaking quantities of fentanyl, cash, firearms, and vehicles across multiple states, dismantling one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history. “This historic drug seizure, led by the DEA, is a significant […]
13-year-old, who struck cable riding an electric bike, dies from injuries
EVERETT—An Explorer Middle School student has died after striking a metal cable while riding an electric bike last week. The metal cable extended from a residential driveway, between a metal fence post and a traffic bollard, the Everett Police Department informed the Lynnwood Times. The cable was so long that it shows up on Google […]
Los Gavilanes host second annual Cafecito y Pan Dulce community event
EVERETT—Casino Road community members sat down and enjoyed coffee and Latin American sweet bread with Everett Police Officers in front of the Los Gavilanes Mexican Store for its annual Cafecito y Pan Dulce con tu Policia Local Everett event. “Everyone comes to this plaza and the police protect us from the criminals, so we are […]
‘Joe Cares!’ Mukilteo mayor launches re-election campaign
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine announced his bid for re-election Wednesday, April 30, with a campaign kickoff at Mukilteo’s Rosehill Community Center to approximately 80 attendees. Marine has worked with others to build the Rosehill Community Center, acquire 98 acres of property to preserve Japanese Gulch, and created the Citizen’s Police Academy among other accomplishments. As […]
Snohomish County 911 to launch new radio system replacing outdated equipment
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County 911 will be launching its brand-new Radio Replacement Project next week, on Tuesday May 6, which will replace 5,000 outdated, and failing, radio systems across law enforcement and EMS agencies county wide – in addition to 22 upgraded radio sites and enhanced infrastructure. Snohomish County 911 has been using a 20-year-old system […]
