I am now a strong supporter of Sheriff Adam Fortney, let me tell you my story
In the past, my perception of Sheriff Adam Fortney and his ideals was from secondhand information, and therefore skewed and wrong. I’m writing this letter as a Snohomish County resident in regard to my experience with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. I have been active in the community combatting the drug epidemic since 2013, personally, and […]
Spokane named official US hub of aerospace materials manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 6, 2023—United States Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that Spokane-based American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center has been designated as the U.S. tech hub for aerospace materials manufacturing. The designation was made by the […]
Representative Rick Larsen to host Veterans Forums this week
This week, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a series of five in-person Veterans Forums and one Veterans Telephone Town Hall. The forums and telephone town hall are opportunities for veterans to receive updates on legislation benefiting them and their families and to get answers to questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), health […]
Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Adam Fortney is a proven leader for public safety
Law enforcement plays a pivotal role in maintaining public safety during turbulent times, with their commitment to enforcing laws, protecting property, and ensuring individual safety being crucial to preventing violence and destruction. In the eventful year of 2020, the unsettling video of George Floyd’s arrest, which tragically led to his death, sparked protests. Initially peaceful, […]
Commentary: Sheriff Adam Fortney has demonstrated humility, servant leadership
Over the past few years, I have found Sheriff Adam Fortney to be among the most humble, genuine elected officials I have ever had the privilege to serve with. Three examples stand out for me when thinking about Sheriff Fortney’s servant leadership and the positive impact it has had on our community: I strongly believe […]
Providence Everett nurses announce unfair labor practice STRIKE notice
Everett, Wash., November 5, 2023—Over 1,300 nurses at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett are set to walk out on an unfair labor practice strike at the hospital, where chronic understaffing continues to threaten the safety and wellbeing of patients and their nurses. Nurses will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. on Monday (11/6) to […]
Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Fortney equals remarkable leadership
I am writing to express my unequivocal support for the re-election of Adam Fortney as Snohomish County Sheriff. Sheriff Fortney has made positive changes to the Sheriff’s Office and our community through collaboration, transparency, dedication, justice, communication, honesty, servant leadership, and integrity. For the last 31 years of my law enforcement career, I’ve worked for […]
Letter-to-Editor: Fortney demonstrates strong leadership and dedication to improving public safety
Sheriff Adam Fortney has the support of nine police unions in Snohomish County, demonstrating his strong leadership and dedication to improving public safety. Over the past four years, Sheriff Fortney has shown unwavering integrity, compassion, and commitment to serving all residents. One of Fortney’s notable achievements is his efforts to bridge the gap between law […]
Mill Creek to Lynnwood Rapid Swift Orange Line launches March 2024
Snohomish County, Wash., November 5, 2023—Community Transit announced on Thursday that March 30, 2024, is the launch date for the Swift Orange Line. The new bus rapid transit (BRT) line—the agency’s third—will provide fast, frequent service linking Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall and Mill Creek, with connections to Link light rail in Lynnwood when it opens […]
Election 2023: Exclusive video interviews with Mukilteo, Lynnwood, and Judicial candidates
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 7, 2023—In preparation for the upcoming General Election on November 7, 2023, the Lynnwood Times’s publisher Mario Lotmore and senior reporter Kienan Briscoe sat down with each of the Lynnwood City Council and Mukilteo City Council candidates to help you make an informed decision. Snohomish County Superior Court Position 17 candidates Patrick Moriarty and Mary Anderson also […]
