Fentanyl smoke exposure sends two deputies to the hospital
BOTHELL, Wash., May 30, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two of its deputies were transported to hospital after secondhand exposure to fentanyl smoke in a routine nuisance complaint check. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, two Snohomish County deputies were investigating a nuisance complaint near the 3900 block of 164th […]
Lynnwood Police seize loaded firearm in failed shoplifting attempt
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 29, 2023—Lynnwood Police seize firearm from a shoplifting suspect on Sunday afternoon after a brief foot chase ending at the Nordstroms Rack near Alderwood Mall Parkway and 196th Street SW. At approximately 4:50 p.m., Sunday, May 28, dispatch received a theft call from Dick’s Sporting Goods alleging a male suspect left the […]
Memorial Day: Cities pay tribute to US military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 29, 2023—Approximately 150 people gathered at Veterans Park in Lynnwood City Center this Memorial Day to pay tribute to the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The annual event was hosted by Lynnwood American Legion Post 37 and Lynnwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040. […]
Remembrance from a Korean War veteran for this Memorial Day
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 25, 2019—In the early 1950s, an 18-year-old Eugene “Gene” Alfred Turner enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Turner went on to complete an eight-week boot camp at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, which he described as “very disciplined” and where he “learned how to stand at attention.” Ultimately, he […]
Mill Creek accepting applications for volunteer boards and commissions
MILL CREEK, Wash., May 28, 2023 – The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for several volunteer boards and commissions through June 16, 2023. Advisory boards and commissions are excellent opportunities for those who want to have a voice in their community and to work with others to make a positive difference. The City […]
Kamiak Winter Percussion secures 8th place at WGI World Championships
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 28, 2023—In late April, Kamiak Winter Percussion went to Dayton, Ohio to compete in the WGI World Championships for the first time ever, making it to finals and securing 8th place. Celebrating their 15th anniversary this year, Kamiak Winter Percussion had been practicing relentlessly for their competitions, with over 200 hours of […]
YMCA of Snohomish County awarded USA Swimming Foundation Grant
EVERETT, Wash., May 27, 2023 — The YMCA of Snohomish County was selected as one of 35 adult programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early 2023. The grant award will go toward the Y’s continued efforts to provide free or reduced-cost swim lessons for […]
Mukilteo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission vacancy
Mukilteo, Wash., May 27, 2023—The City of Mukilteo is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. The remainder of the vacant term will end on December 31, 2023. MMC Chapter 2.48 of Ordinance No. 1444 was passed by City Council on December 14, 2020, which established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
Where to celebrate Memorial Day in Snohomish County for 2023
Below are Memorial Day ceremonies and/or parades throughout Snohomish County. If you know any other events, please mention it in the comment section below. All city and county government buildings and services throughout Snohomish County will be closed on Monday, May 29, in recognition of Memorial Day. All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses to and […]
Kamiak coach under investigation for sexual relationship with underage student
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 26, 2023—Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct between 33-year-old Julian Willis, and an underage student at Kamiak High School. The teacher in question, Julian Willis, a substitute teacher and assistant football coach at Kamiak High School, was put on leave when the allegations surfaced. He […]
