Seven arrests in retail theft sting by Lynnwood Police
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 14, 2022 – On Thursday, October 13, the Lynnwood Police Department conducted an emphasis operation in conjunction with Lowes and Home Depot, in which officers were placed in the store with Asset Protection personnel. This was done to be able to immediately detain and charge subjects for theft and/or other charges associated […]
AG Bob Ferguson confirms civil rights investigation of Seattle Pacific University
SEATTLE, Wash., July 29, 2022 — Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement confirming that his office is investigating potential illegal discrimination by Seattle Pacific University’s administration. The statement follows the University’s lawsuit seeking to block the investigation. “Seattle Pacific University admits that it refuses to hire gay faculty and staff. In May, Seattle Pacific University students […]
AG Ferguson tests positive for COVID
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 24, 2021 – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19. It is uncertain which variant he has but, according to Ferguson, he is experiencing COVID symptoms. Ferguson began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, December 19, and is currently isolating with his family. Ferguson, who is […]
AG Office reports 500% increase in data breaches over last year
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Attorney General Bob Ferguson released his sixth annual Data Breach Report in November. In the last year, breached businesses and agencies sent 6.3 million notices to Washingtonians — by far the largest number of notifications sent to Washingtonians since the Attorney General’s Office began tracking this number. 2018 set the previous record of 3.5 million […]
Beware of ‘Shot of a Lifetime’ vaccine lottery scams
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Attorney General’s Office and Washington’s Lottery are urging Washingtonians to be wary of potential vaccine lottery scams associated with the state’s “Shot of a Lifetime” lottery. The program’s drawings will be held on Tuesdays through July 13, and feature $250,000 and $1 million cash prizes, sporting event tickets, technology and tuition credits, […]
You could be owed hundreds of dollars in unclaimed money
By Britt Youngblood | Washington State Attorney General’s Office OLYMPIA, Wash., January 27, 2021 – During these challenging times, Attorney General Bob Ferguson is working to put money back in Washingtonians’ pockets. He would like Washingtonians to know how to reclaim your unclaimed assets in Washington state. Where To Go Over a billion dollars in […]
2020 Year in Review: Top cases of the Office of the Attorney General
By Noel Pai-Young and Mario Lotmore During 2020, the state saw its fair share of legal action. From the controversial ruling of the Washington Supreme Court to strike down I-976 to Washington state’s largest independent state environmental settlement against a single entity – Monsanto. To continue our Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times will […]
U.S. District Court rules voter-approved I-1639
U.S. District Court rules voter-approved I-1639 that imposed firearm restrictions is constitutional. Law requiring enhanced background checks and waiting periods for semiautomatic assault rifle purchases consistent with the Second Amendment By Office of the Attorney General | Press Release | Republished by Lynwood Times OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 31, 2020 — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced […]
2020 Primary results: Highest turnout in 56 years
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff With its highest voter turnout in a primary in years, Snohomish County’s election results from the Washington State Primary elections are in as of Aug. 18 around noon. Snohomish County saw 53.76% of its registered voters submit ballots, up from 33.57% in the 2016 primaries and 37.03% in […]
Lynnwood’s 2020 Primary Election Results
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Initial results as of 10 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, have several candidates leading to make it to the November general election. Results are based on ballots counted as of Tuesday, Aug. 4. . Primary election results will be certified Aug. 18. The next update is set for 5 […]
