Snohomish County Deputies probe looting incident
SNOHOMISH—At approximately 11 a.m., Saturday, December 13, Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of subjects launching boats and kayaks in a closed off area near Marsh Road and Lowell Larimer Road in south Snohomish County. Deputies were able to contact several of the subjects but were unaware at the time the “kayakers” were […]
Linda Redmon plans to maintain Snohomish’s small-town feel while preparing it for the future
SNOHOMISH—Linda Redmon, current Snohomish Mayor, will be defending her seat this upcoming Mayoral election on August 5. If elected for a second term, she pledges another four years of transparency, protecting her City’s small businesses, and preparing the City of Snohomish for the future without compromising its small-town charm. Redmon’s number one priority is stability […]
City of Snohomish just added a $20,000 per unit fee to affordable housing
SNOHOMISH—The City of Snohomish has decided to increase the cost of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) by requiring separate sewer and water connections which can add an additional $20,000 to $40,000 to the construction cost of the ADU. Since the passage of House Bill 1337 (HB 1337) in 2023, cities over 20,000 in population, have been required to […]
Nathan Alanis to serve as the new Snohomish Police Chief
SNOHOMISH, Wash., August 16, 2023—The City of Snohomish and the Snohomish County Sheriff ‘s Office announce Lieutenant Nathan Alanis as the new Snohomish Police Chief. Since 2012, the City of Snohomish has partnered with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office to provide police services. The appointment, beginning September 1, comes after Police Chief Mike Martin was […]
Lt. Mike Martin selected to serve as Snohomish Police Chief
SNOHOMISH, Wash., April 22, 2023—The City of Snohomish is pleased to announce that Lt. Mike Martin has been selected as the new Snohomish Chief of Police. Pending City Council approval, Lt. Martin would replace Chief Rob Palmer who will be retiring in June after almost 35 years of service. The City of Snohomish contracts with […]
Board of Fire Commissioners to Meet on Fire Levy Resolution
SNOHOMISH, Wash., March 7, 2023—The Snohomish County Fire District 4 Board of Fire Commissioners will meet March 14 to discuss a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the August 1, 2023, primary election ballot. The community is encouraged to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. in the Harvey Room of the Educational […]
Reorganization at Snohomish City Hall
UPDATE [7:25 PM FEB. 26, 2022]: Added statements from Steve Schuller. CITY OF SNOHOMISH, Wash., February 26, 2022 – The City of Snohomish is expected to officially announce this upcoming Monday the departure of City Administrator Steve Schuller. Mayor Linda Redmon confirmed with the Lynnwood Times that Heather Thomas, Public & Government Affairs Manager for […]
Rebuilding a Life: A journey from homelessness and drug abuse to self-redemption
SNOHOMISH, Wash., September 15, 2021 – Billy McGarry, 35, lost track of how many days he had been awake with no sleep. It was the middle of winter, and he had just been kicked out of the McDonald’s bathroom where he passed out on the floor. He hadn’t eaten in days but had no appetite, […]
Over 100 attend Kartak campaign kick-off at SnoTown Brewery
CITY OF SNOHOMISH, Wash. – Over 100 packed SnoTown Brewery, Tuesday, June 29 for the campaign kick-off of Mayor John Kartak in his re-election bid for the City of Snohomish’s chief executive. Kartak was born in Seattle at the former Northgate Hospital and was raised on a farm just across the valley from Snohomish. He […]
A weekend of fear and failure
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff The days of May 30 through June 1 were filled with trepidation, conjecture, riots, vandalism, looting, curfews and disappointment. What started as a peaceful protest in Seattle, was hijacked by nefarious elements bent on destruction and the perpetuation of fear throughout Puget Sound – from the Tulalip Tribe […]
