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Public invited to the 2023 Mukilteo Community Awards Gala

Mukilteo Community gala

MUKILTEO, Wash., October 31, 2023—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to its third annual Community Awards Gala on Friday, November 17, at the Rosehill Community Center from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $60 to $400 for a table of 8. Buy your tickets Now Last year’s community award winners of the night were […]

Who you gonna call? Beth Zafft, Monroe-based Ghost Hunter

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MONROE, Wash., October 30, 2023—Beth Zafft, Monroe-based ghost hunter, has been interested in the unknown since an early age. As a young girl she had an imaginary friend who, like imaginary friends do, disappeared as she grew older. The launch into paranormal investigations stemmed from the questions: “Where did she go?” “It’s always fascinated me […]

Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Adam Fortney has our vote!

Sheriff Fortney

First, I would like to say, having known Sheriff Adam Fortney for some time now, I really appreciate his passion, safety and all-around concern for our community and Snohomish County. I am writing in the hopes that you may hear from business owners and residents of Snohomish County and not judge people on a one-sided […]

Gubernatorial candidate Mark Mullet speaks to supporters in Everett

Mark Mullet

EVERETT, Wash., October 29, 2023—Representative Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) spoke at a fundraiser at Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant in Everett on Thursday, October 26, to share his priorities with supporters in his race for Washington State Governor. Mullet is endorsed by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, State Senator John Lovick, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, and several other […]

Letter-to-Editor: Lynnwood residents rally behind Sheriff Adam Fortney

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On a cloudy morning at Veterans Park in Lynnwood, Sheriff Adam Fortney took the time to listen to several residents sharing their thoughts on the pressing issue of public safety. The atmosphere was solemn but hopeful, as people candidly discussed their worries and observations. A Tale of Two Counties One resident highlighted the drastic differences […]

At least 39 dead after hurricane Otis blasts through Lynnwood Sister City in Mexico

hurricane Otis

GUERRERO, Mexico., October 26, 2023—Hurricane Otis – a category five in strength- made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico Wednesday, October 26, claiming the lives of at least 39 with far more still missing. However, because internet and cell service are still out, the death toll could be much higher. “I am devastated by the impact of […]

From the Publisher: When did public safety become a partisan issue?

public safety

LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 28, 2023—This morning our inbox was inundated with emails and my cellphone with 14 voicemails and 23 texts from readers frustrated at what they consider partisan propaganda perpetuated by a competing mainstream local newspaper in Snohomish County regarding the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office race. We at the Lynnwood Times follow objective journalism […]

War Drums: Tension rise in Middle East as US strikes targets in Syria

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WASHINGTON, D.C., October 27, 2023—Early Friday morning, the U.S. launched air strikes against Iranian-linked targets in eastern Syria in retaliation for a series of drone attacks on American military bases in Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced. Between October 17 and 26, U.S. and coalition forces have been attacked at least 12 separate […]

Hero flight crew thwarted pilot attempting to crash plane

Alaska Airlines

PORTLAND, Oregon, October 23, 2023—An off-duty airplane pilot onboard Alaska Airlines flight 2059, leaving Everett’s Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) for San Francisco, is facing 167 charges after attempting to disrupt the plane’s engines Sunday evening forcing an emergency landing in Portland. The off-duty pilot, identified as 44-year-old Joseph D. Emerson, was taken into […]

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