Lynnwood Police asking residents to be on the lookout for organized crime
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 16, 2023—In a public service announcement released today, the Lynnwood Police Department is asking residents to remain vigilant as an organized gang of thieves linked to a series of home burglaries in the region are now targeting Lynnwood residents. The suspects are linked to six burglaries in Lynnwood alone, since 2021. The […]
Thousands of gallons of fuel spills after BNSF train derails in Skagit County
SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash., March 16, 2023—Shortly after midnight this morning, a BNSF train derailed near the Swinomish Casino & Lodge along the Padilla Bay waterfront. There were seven cars in the train, including two locomotives, one buffer car, and four tank cars. The two locomotives derailed, one of which spilled fuel to a berm on […]
Thieves hit Lynnwood car dealership twice in just three months
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 16, 2023—Ali Alamdar, owner of Car Master Pro Auto Sales, knew when thieves broke into his Lynnwood-based dealership last December, and stole keys to every vehicle on his lot, it would only be a matter of time before they returned. In addition to approximately 80 keys stolen that day, the thieves stole […]
Stalking offense bill passes House, moves on to Senate
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 15, 2023—Representative Lauren Davis-sponsored bill HB 1696, concerning stalking-related offenses, unanimously passed the House, on February 27, with 97 yeas, zero nays, and three absentees. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration. The decision came just two-weeks before a married couple were murdered in Redmond, March 10, after a […]
Lynnwood residents toured Acadia’s opioid treatment center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 15, 2023—Acadia Healthcare’s Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center on 196th Street in Lynnwood hosted an open house to the public at 3 p.m. on Monday, February 20, in which residents left feeling more knowledgeable and comfortable with the opioid treatment center’s daily operations. No audio or video recording allowed, only still pictures. Nicole […]
Federal lawmakers seek regulations on Big Tech to protect kids
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2023—Social media companies were once again in the crosshairs of lawmakers last month during a hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee. The central focus of the hearing, which appears to now have strong bipartisan support, was “Protecting Our Children Online.” The committee heard testimony from mental health experts and child safety advocates, […]
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Larsen visits Snohomish County businesses
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 15, 2023—Local businesses shared with Ranking Member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02), how federal pandemic relief funds helped retain or save jobs and drive economic growth. Tuesday’s visit began with a tour of Columbia Distributing’s warehouse in Everett, that employs 250 people at the facility. The […]
High school students learn real-world skills through courtroom competition
Marysville, WA. March 14, 2023—Marysville Family YMCA’s Mock Trial team recently competed at the district competition at the Snohomish County Superior Court, showcasing skills they’ve learned in a high-drama courtroom competition. The team spent months preparing for the event, working together to present a criminal case before a real judge and jury. “Mock trial gives […]
Council approves $700k in Community Justice Center improvements
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved a $677,453 change order for the Community Justice Center (CJC) during their meeting on March 13. Six council members voted in favor of the change order, with Councilmember Joshua Binda abstaining. The change order covers unforeseen costs and design errors and omissions discovered as construction has […]
Daniela Altamirano-Crosby heads to John Hopkins this Fall for Cyber Security
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 14, 2023—Daniela Altamirano-Crosby, daughter of Lynnwood City Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, is headed to John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies to complete her master’s degree in Strategy, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence. She begins classes this Fall. “At first I was shocked,” Daniela told the Lynnwood Times. “When I opened […]
