Rep Larsen demands end to secret ‘Dark Money’ spending in elections
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined 184 colleagues in both houses of Congress in reintroducing the DISCLOSE Act to end the practice of anonymity that makes money “dark” in elections by forcing organizations to publicly disclose the true, original sources of the funds use for political spending. The proposed legislation does not limit how much corporations, unions, 501(c)(4) nonprofits, […]
Adam Fortney announces 2027 campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Adam Fortney has officially announced his campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff in the 2027 election. According to his press release he promises to bring transparency, accountability and a new generation of leadership back to the Sheriff’s Office. BELOW IS HIS CAMPAIGN’S OFFICAL PRESS RELEASE: Former Sheriff Adam Fortney announced that he is running for […]
Former Sheriff launches nonprofit to help troubled and directionless youths
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Former Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, his wife Jill, and Jose Garcia, who owns Team United MMA in Lake Stevens, have partnered up in launching a brand-new nonprofit called the LEAD the Way Program aimed at helping Snohomish County youths develop leadership skills, seek mentorship, or otherwise just keep out of trouble. The nonprofit […]
Nate Nehring announces re-election bid to a campaign kick-off attended by over 500 supporters
EVERETT—Slightly over 500 attended an early morning 7 a.m. breakfast on Thursday in the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at the Angel of the Winds Arena to support the re-election of Snohomish County Council Chair Nate Nehring. “I can’t believe we have over five hundred that thought, ‘I will wake up at 7 a.m. to […]
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office receives coveted WASPC accreditation
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that it is officially an accredited law enforcement agency through the Washington State Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Association (WASPC) with the coveted WASPC Accreditation Award. Sheriff Susanna Johnson, Lieutenant Tom Morris and Deputy Jacob Holmes received the certification from the WASPC Executive Board on behalf […]
Sheriff Adam Fortney: His achievements over the last four years
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—In preparation for incoming Sheriff-elect Susanna Johnson and in recognition for his dedicated leadership, commitment, and service as its 32nd elected Sheriff, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday posted a press release summarizing the contributions of Sheriff Adam Fortney over the last four years. For his last week as Sheriff, Fortney filled in […]
Statewide bill introduced to outlaw public drug use exposure of fentanyl and meth
LAKE STEVENS—House Bill 2002 would make it a gross misdemeanor—or a class C felony if a minor is involved—to knowingly or intentionally exhale the smoke of fentanyl, methamphetamine, or their derivatives in a public space within 10 feet of another person, or within an enclosed public space with another person. The landmark bill, introduced by […]
Fortney releases final message on the Snohomish County Sheriff’s race
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 10, 2023—Outgoing Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, shared exclusively with the Lynnwood Times his statement on the results of the election. Below are his words in its entirety. “The election results are not what we wanted and of course Jill and I are disappointed, but we will be okay! I am […]
General Election Results: Winners, losers and too close to call!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office has received 184,545 (35.40%) ballots as of November 8, 2023, of which 132,932 (25.91%) have been counted. As of November 8, the City of Edmonds, leads the county with most ballots retuned with 50.45%, followed by City of Brier with 46.54%, and then the City […]
Letter-to-Editor: Adam Fortney has improved morale Sheriff’s Office
As the owner of Pacific Industrial Park, I had the opportunity to lease and maintain the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department North Precinct. Over the past twenty-five years I have developed working relationships and friendships with Sheriff Adam Fortney, Undersheriff Ian Huri, Borough Chief Scott Robertson and many other deputies and staff. During Sheriff Fortney’s tenure […]
