Youth Empowerment Conference: Violence & Drugs Can’t Live Here!
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee hosted the Youth Empowerment for Safer Communities Conference on Saturday, March 15, bringing together young adults and community leaders to address gun violence and drug abuse within the community. The keynote speaker for the event was Jose Garcia, Founder and CEO, Hope for Homies. With exercises and discussions around […]
15-y/o and 13-y/o arrested in shooting incident near Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD—First reported by KOMO News, on Tuesday, February 25, a 15-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the groin near Alderwood Mall then later attempted to escape custody at the hospital. A second teen, a 13-year-old boy accompanying the 15-year-old, was also arrested. Lynnwood Police rushed to the JR Furniture where they discovered a 15-year-old boy […]
Third South County shooting of teen in 10 days
EDMONDS—An 18-year-old male is in critical condition after being shot by a firearm just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, near the Edmonds fishing pier. The victim was walking with his sister when they encountered a group of four to six males just west of Dayton Street and Admiral Way. After a brief verbal exchange, […]
Mukilteo PD among 12 agencies awarded funds by AG’s Office to combat gun violence
SEATTLE—The Mukilteo Police Department is among 12 local law enforcement agencies across Washington state receiving monies for gun violence prevention efforts. Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on December 12 that his office will be awarding nearly $2 million to local police departments, tribal law enforcement and sheriff’s offices across Washington state to fund efforts such […]
One dead, one injured in Lynnwood after shooting on New Year’s Eve
LYNNWOOD—The hunt is on for two suspects involved in a New Year’s Eve shooting that left one juvenile dead and another injured near Chrimar Apartments located at 196th St and 68th Avenue West in Lynnwood. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no active threat to the public, according to Lynnwood Police. On […]
East County Deputies investigating Christmas morning shooting in Gold Bar
GOLD BAR—Around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday morning, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Christmas shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Croft Ave in Gold Bar. The suspect, a 58-year-old male, shot a 48-year-old male during a verbal argument and then fled the scene on foot. The 48-year-old victim was transported to Providence […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Escamilla breaks silence on alleged association with criminals
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s newest member, Derica Escamilla, cleared the air about some recent allegations regarding some of her close family and friends’ criminal histories. In early November, an anonymous letter was sent to the Lynnwood City Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Municipal Court Judge Valerie Boufflou, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon, Lynnwood Mayor […]
Biden pardons son Hunter who was facing up to 25 years in prison
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Outgoing President Joe Biden (D) announced on December 1, an Executive Grant of Clemency, effectively granting a full and unconditional pardon, for his son Robert Hunter Biden for convictions related to federal gun and federal tax evasion charges. On June 11, 2024, Hunter Biden was convicted of three felony gun charges related to the […]
Shooting range nearly 40-years-in-the-making shot down by County budget
SULTAN—The decades-long plan to open a county-owned shooting range near Sultan appears to not be moving forward, yet again, as the project remains unmentioned in Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers’ proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget report. “We know the Sportsman’s Park is a project that has generated long-term public interest, and we haven’t lost sight of […]
Lynnwood High School student in custody on suspicion of road rage
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Deputies detained a 16-year-old Lynnwood High School student this morning, Wednesday, September 11, in relation to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm. Just before 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on North Road. The reporting party alleged that a female suspect pulled […]
