Liias, Lovick, Sims, Somers among Governor-elect Ferguson transition team

State lawmakers from both parties, lobbyists, local elected officials, lawyers, tribes and unions all have a seat at Bob Ferguson’s table as he moves into the role of governor. Ferguson on Tuesday announced a 53-person team that will help with the transition from Gov. Jay Inslee to the new administration. They’ll assist Ferguson as he […]
Muslim Republican candidate brutally assaulted in politically motivated attack

MUKILTEO—The intersection of Highway 525 and Goat Trail Road in Old Town Mukilteo, became a scene of a politically motivated attack against former Mukilteo City Councilman and current Republican candidate for the Washington State House of Representatives, 21st Legislative District, Riaz Khan. “You fucking foreigners, you come to America, you son of a bitch,” Khan […]
Lawmakers celebrate soft open of new law enforcement training academy

ARLINGTON—The Washington State Justice Training Commission held a soft open on Tuesday, October 22, for its newest regional law enforcement training center set to officially open in Arlington in February 2025. Arlington’s law enforcement training center will be Washington State’s third regional training facility within the last two year facility following Pasco, which opened in […]
Ferguson, Reichert share public safety policies with Sheriff organization

SEATTLE—Washington Association of Sheriff’s and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Executive Director Steve Strachan sat down with gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert on October 16 where they addressed questions on public safety, juvenile crime, juvenile access to legal counsel, DCYF intake freeze, legislative relations, jails, federal partners, collaboration, and state oversight. The interview was not […]
Major Crimes Unit Investigating Homicide in Arlington on Sunday

ARLINGTON—A 42-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries from a fatal shooting incident in Arlington on Sunday, September 15. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on September 15, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 1900 block of 200th Street NE for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 42-year-old woman, with gunshot […]
52-y/o female in stable condition after drive-by shooting in Lynnwood area

LYNNWOOD—A 52-year-old female fell victim to a drive-by shooting in unincorporated Lynnwood near the intersection of HWY 99 and 148th Street at approximately 8 p.m. Friday evening. On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the 14800 block of Highway 99 around 8:00 p.m. for reports of a shooting near […]
Detectives investigating suspicious death of female in Lake Stevens

LAKE STEVENS—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crime Unit Detectives are investigating the death a female in Lake Stevens. Around 8 p.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to reports of a suspicious death in the 11800 block of 84th St NE. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a deceased female at the scene in Lake Stevens. The […]
National Night Out at Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen

LYNNWOOD—On August 6, Lynnwood embraced National Night Out with enthusiasm, as officers from the Lynnwood Police Department and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office engaged with local communities. Our team visited one of the standout celebrations held at Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen, located at 2503 191st PL SW, just off of 196th Street. The event, organized […]
High-profile attorney to represent victim of petition arrest in Edmonds

EDMONDS—Libertarian State Representative candidate for the 21st Legislative District, Bruce Guthrie, who was arrested for gathering signatures during an event in a City of Edmonds park on Friday, June 14, will be entering into a letter of representation with high-profile attorney Mark Lamb of Carney, Bradley, Spellman law firm in Seattle. “Of all the attorneys I talked […]
State candidate to file suit over petition arrest in Edmonds

EDMONDS—Libertarian State Representative candidate for the 21st Legislative District, Bruce Guthrie, who was arrested for gathering signatures on the playfield of Frances Anderson Center on Friday, June 14, is now seeking legal representation to sue the Edmonds Arts Festival, Edmonds Police Department, and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, for, what he considers, an infringement on his First […]