County Government facilities re-open to public July 6
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 30, 2021 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that, with the lifting of pandemic restrictions, Snohomish County government facilities will reopen to the public July 6, 2021. When visiting county facilities, visitors and staff are required to follow Washington state and Snohomish Health District guidelines, including wearing masks if […]
County Executive proposes pandemic related hazard pay
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 13, 2021 – On June 8, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposed ordinances to the Snohomish County Council to provide hazard pay to front-line, public-facing county employees and certain grocery workers in unincorporated Snohomish County. With the re-opening of businesses later this month, the tightening labor market, and the spread of […]
Two Snohomish County sergeants strive to be an example of leadership
Snohomish County, Wash. – “Dynamite comes in small packages,” said Sergeant Chicara Chesney of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau concerning certain stigmas that may exist about women in leadership in law enforcement and corrections, a male-dominated industry. Chesney was promoted May 4 to Sergeant after serving twelve years with the Department of Corrections. […]
Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue find missing man
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Darrington, Wash.– Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR) K9 and Tracker teams followed boot prints to locate a man who went missing around Squire Creek Road on February 11. Greg Sanders, Sergeant for SCVSAR, said the man in his 50s had gone for a short hike in […]
Snohomish County K9 Rex recovery and replacement
Link to K9 Rex’s GoFundMe page here. K9 Rex, a 16 month old Belgium Malinois, is the newest member of the Snohomish County K9 Unit. He was purchased in October of this 2020 through a generous grant from the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. Rex immediately began training with his handler, Sergeant Boyer. K9 Rex and […]
Snohomish County Councilman, Nate Nehring, announces intent for re-election
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County, Wash. (January 4, 2021) – Today, Nate Nehring, announced that he will seek re-election to the Snohomish County Council for District 1. Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, and unincorporated North Snohomish County comprise District 1. “It has been an honor to serve the residents of […]
Snohomish County approves additional COVID-19 response
By Snohomish County Government SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 23, 2020 – Today, the Snohomish County Council approved the recommendation of Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers to appropriate $13.2 million for the County’s COVID-19 response in 2021. The resources will be spent on Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management ($5 million), Snohomish County’s Department of Human […]
Snohomish County detective recognized nationally as Top Forensic Examiner
You aren’t gonna get away when Quick is on the case! By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Detective Tyler Quick, a Digital Forensics Investigator with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the regional U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, has been awarded Top Forensic Examiner by the National Computer Forensics […]
Snohomish County allocates $1 million towards social justice
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff On Tuesday, November 10, the Snohomish County Council adopted a $1.045 billion 2021 budget, with over $1 million set aside to cultivate countywide social justice. The five councilmembers voted 4-1 approving the budget allocations, with Councilwoman Megan Dunn dissenting, wanting funding to further support initiatives driven by the […]
Sheriff’s Department saves money and reduces its carbon footprint
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department plans to introduce an electric patrol car into its fleet, signaling a move toward the reduction of the county’s contribution to fossil fuels and significant savings in gasoline costs. The county budget, adopted on November 10, sets aside $75,000 to implement the new […]
