Darrington mother stabs 5-year-old daughter to death, buries body
DARRINGTON—Alyssa Shanchez, 30, of Darrington was arrested and booked into the Snohomish County Jail on Tuesday, February 27, for the first-degree murder of her 5-year-old daughter. Bail is set at $5 million. At approximately 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 26, Snohomish County deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call by Shanchez that she killed her child. Upon […]
Legislature holds hearing on initiative concerning personal income tax
OLYMPIA—The Senate Ways and Means Committee and the House Finance Committee held a joint public hearing to discuss a citizen initiative, I-2111, concerning personal income tax, in the John L. O’Brien building in Olympia Tuesday, February 27. The joint meeting was chaired by Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek). There was a total of 181 testifiers […]
Uproar about party declaration on ballot envelope after Elon Musk tweet
WASHINGTON STATE—Some Washington state voters in uproar about being required to declare a political party (or party declaration) on their upcoming Presidential Primary ballot envelope after Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, and Telsa) brought attention to the decades-old tradition in a recent X post. This is the second presidential election which requires voters to […]
Assault near Alderwood Mall leads to shootout with police
LYNNWOOD—An assault near Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood led to a police chase transpiring in a shootout near the 36th Avenue I-5 onramp last night, Sunday, February 25. Lynnwood Police Officers were on an unrelated theft call at the Target on Alderwood Mall Parkway around 7:00 p.m. when they witnessed a stolen Hyundai enter the parking […]
JBLM Army base doctor accused of sexually assaulting 42 patients
PIERCE COUNTY—Major Michael Stockin, 37, an anesthesiologist working at Joint Base Lewis-McChord U.S. Army air base near Tacoma, is being investigated for the alleged sexual assault of at least, 42 servicemen. He now faces over 50 charges, including abusive sexual misconduct and indecent viewing under the military code of justice, spanning over the last two […]
WSP Chief thanks public for outpouring of support for Trooper Seaburg
OLYMPIA—In a press release, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste shares his appreciation and thanks to the public for their overwhelming support to Trooper Ray Seaburg and his family after a near fatal shooting on February 16. “We are in a dangerous business, but that danger is the price of public safety for the state […]
Mukilteo Council approves new building and fire codes effective March 15
MUKILTEO—At its Business Meeting on February 20, the Mukilteo City Council amended its building and fire codes and approved legislative priorities from its annual retreat. Also, Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn presented local crime fighter and resident, Debbie Willcut, with the Community Law Enforcement Award for her exemplary volunteer service to public safety. All councilmembers were present […]
Tens of thousands of commuters to pay more with new toll rates
OLYMPIA—For tens of thousands of commuters who take the I-405 and SR-167, expect to pay 33-67% more in toll rates for your daily commute starting March 1. On January 29, 2024, in a Special Meeting, the Washington State Transportation Commission adopted the proposed Phase 1 toll rate adjustments for the I-405 Express Toll Lanes (ETLs) […]
Rain/snow mix expected Sunday evening through Tuesday this week
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The National Weather Service is predicting rain/snow mix starting Sunday night until Tuesday evening throughout the Snohomish County this week with temperatures fluctuating between a low of 31°F to a high of 48°F. Here are many indoor activities in the Lynnwood area to keep your spirits up! Snohomish County Weather February 25 to March 2
Trump victorious in South Carolina Republican Primary over Haley
CHARLESTON, S.C.—South Carolina voters overwhelming rejected its former governor, Nikki Haley, in almost a two-to-one victory for the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, in its winner-take-all Republican Primary. Trump also won the CPAC straw poll on Saturday with 94%. “South Carolina, thank you very much,” President Trump told a crowd at […]
