Highway 2 reopened after vehicle chase in East County
SULTAN—Three Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies were taken to hospital on October 1 following a vehicle chase on Highway 2 near Monroe. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to a report of a vehicle theft in the 12000 block of 316th Ave SE at around 6:00 a.m. on October 1, and quickly located the stolen […]
Shooting range nearly 40-years-in-the-making shot down by County budget
SULTAN—The decades-long plan to open a county-owned shooting range near Sultan appears to not be moving forward, yet again, as the project remains unmentioned in Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers’ proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget report. “We know the Sportsman’s Park is a project that has generated long-term public interest, and we haven’t lost sight of […]
South County Fire hosts Emergency Preparedness Expo on Sept 21
LYNNWOOD—South County Fire invites you to learn how to prepare and care for your family in different types of emergencies, including natural disasters. Join us at the Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Community Life Center, 19820 Scriber Lake Rd, Lynnwood. This free event will include activities for […]
Snohomish County remembers 9/11 with memorial ceremonies in North and South counties
SNOHOMSIH COUNTY—On the morning of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the U.S., several Snohomish County cities gathered to pay their respects and vows of silence, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost that day in 2001. The Marysville Fire District, Marysville Professional Firefighters/IAFF Local 3219, the Marysville Police Department and […]
Snohomish County judge denies reduced bail for alleged teen killer
EVERETT—After six days of careful consideration, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander denied Samuel Gizaw attorney’s request for the court to lower his client’s bail amount from $2 million to $790,000. Judge Alexander heard oral arguments on September 4 from defense attorney Bryan Hershman, attorney for 16-year-old Gizaw who charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda […]
Upcoming September 11 ceremonies and events in Snohomish County
On September 11, 2001, 19 hijackers associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda took over four planes leading to the most prolific terrorist attack in the United States. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon. The fourth plane, United flight 93, crashed into a field in Shanksville, […]
WAGOP files lawsuit claiming ballots cured by King County invalid
With only six weeks before voting begins in Washington’s November election, state Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh acknowledged that time is tight for his party’s legal challenge against recount results in the state lands commissioner primary. On Thursday, the party filed a lawsuit against King County over the use of an online system to aid voters in […]
DCYF settles lawsuit with Snohomish and other counties, resumes intakes at juvenile facilities
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) on Thursday reached an agreement in a lawsuit by 13 counties, including Snohomish County, ending the freeze, which the agency said was a necessary safety measure due to overcrowding. Two state juvenile detention facilities in Washington are once again admitting youth sentenced for crimes, after […]
Snohomish among 13 counties suing DCYF for decision to keep juveniles in local jails
The Washington State Association of Counties is suing the state over its decision to suspend intakes at two juvenile detention centers and house newly convicted youth in county jails due to overcrowding. The association, which represents all 39 of Washington’s counties, is asking King County Superior Court to reverse the intake suspension. The lawsuit was […]
Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to complete its online to help with its wildfire protection planning and preparedness. This survey was created for Snohomish County residents to share their values, needs, and concerns related to wildfire risk and household preparedness. The information submitted will assist the Snohomish County Department […]
