Sedro Woolley man sentenced to seven years for hate crime
SEATTLE, Wash., November 14, 2023—Kalvinn Garcia, 26, of Sedro Woolley, was sentenced on October 3 in federal court to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for committing a hate crime in connection with a bias-motivated arson at Queer/Bar, a nightclub and event space in downtown Seattle. Arson is punishable by a […]
Lynnwood to hold Public Hearing on 2024 property tax levy increase of 22%
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will hold a Special Business Meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on the 2024 Property Tax Levy. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers and remotely on Zoom at https://lynnwoodwa.zoom.us/j/81292681086. The regularly scheduled Work Session […]
House passes bill to add federal district court in Mount Vernon
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 14, 2023—The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 786, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Tony Gonzalez (TX-23) that would add Mount Vernon as a court location in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington by voice vote. This change would […]
Public hearing on rezoning to high-density multi-family for HASCO project
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 14, 2023—Two public hearings were held during the Lynnwood City Council business meeting on November 13 — both in regard to zoning. A third Public Hearing for a proposed $5.5 million property tax levy on Lynnwood residents that was to take place, was rescheduled for next Monday, November 20, the week of […]
DelBene, Newhouse introduce tax relief bill for PNW Seafood Industry
WASHINGTON, DC, November 13, 2023—Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure tax fairness for meals provided to workers on certain Pacific Northwest fish processing vessels and remote facilities. The 2017 Republican tax law restricted deductions for employers providing free meals as a perk of employment, even when off-premises food […]
Public invited to celebrate National Adoption Day at county courthouse
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 13, 2023—On Friday, November 17, 2023, Snohomish County Superior Court, in co-sponsorship with the County Clerk’s Office and CASA Program, will join others nationwide in participating in National Adoption Day. For this annual celebration, the Superior Court, Clerk’s Office, and CASA Program will partner to make this a very special occasion for […]
Larsen tours construction progress of Scriber Creek Trail
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 13, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on November 9 joined by Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell and City officials toured the construction progress of the Scriber Creek Trail that was followed by a briefing about the South Lynnwood Urban Forestry and Stewardship Program. The City of Lynnwood was recently awarded $1.3 million through the […]
Thousands of unwanted prescription meds removed in Take Back Day
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2023—The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and its 4,383 law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds (or 300 tons) of unneeded medications at 4,675 collection sites nationwide on October 28, 2023, for its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Locally, the Washington state division collected 5,428 pounds between 77 collection sites. Over the last […]
Kilmer out, Hilary Franz ends gubernatorial bid for congressional seat
OLYMPIA, Wash., November 12, 2023—A day after United States Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said on Friday, November 10, that she will run for the congressional seat, ending her gubernatorial campaign. “From climate change to abortion rights, rising costs, threats to democracy, […]
Lynnwood Police Department Week in Review, November 10
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 12, 2023—Below is the Lynnwood Police Weekly Media Board Spreadsheet for October 29, 2023, to November 4, 2023. The video highlights notable LPD incidents by Public Affairs & Communications Manager Maren McKay the week ending November 10, 2023.
