Prosecutor’s Office still facing case backlog, lack of resources may be the issue
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office is still struggling to keep up with its ever-increasing criminal case backlog four years after the pandemic closed and restricted the court systems. Snohomish County Prosecutor Jason Cummings informed the Lynnwood Times getting caught up on case backlog is “a little bit like playing whack-a-mole.” Since last the Lynnwood […]
US Secret Service Director resigns after abysmal congressional hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who testified at the House Oversight Committee on July 21 regarding the agency’s failure to prevent an assassination attempt on the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, has resigned, ABC news reports. “Jill and I are grateful to Director Kim Cheatle for her decades […]
Louis Harris is misled. Are you?
After the assassination attempt against former President Trump, which tragically resulted in the death of a rally attendee, Mukilteo Council President Louis Harris wrote on his Facebook page: “While Trump is a toxic person, there is no justification to kill him like what was attempted that day. What’s worse is his rhetoric caused one of […]
Washington State Black Legislators endorse Kamala Harris for President
OLYMPIA—Members of the Washington State Legislative Black Caucus (LBC) are proud to announce their enthusiastic endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. As a group of dedicated public servants committed to advancing justice, equality, and opportunity for all, we believe Vice President Harris embodies the leadership, vision, and determination needed […]
Washington state is ranked second to find gold in US
A new study has revealed that Washington state is ranked second where you’re most likely to strike rich by finding gold in the United States. Bullion dealer SD Bullion analyzed data from the United States Geological Survey, looking at all the locations throughout America where gold ore has been found or produced as a commodity. […]
Second Dine and Donate event on August 10 for the family of Jayda
LYNNWOOD—Cedar Way Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) raised over $1,400 from its Red Robin of Lynnwood fundraiser on Friday, July 12, to support the Jada Woods-Johnson Family who lost their daughter to a fatal shooting in the Alderwood Mall food court. A second fundraiser is in the works for August 10 at Buffalo Wild Wings, […]
Game of Thrones: Biden out, endorses Harris for replacement
DELEWARE—After increasing pressure from corporate media, billionaire donors, and high-ranking political colleagues, President Joe Biden announced Sunday, July 21, on X that he will not seek the 2024 Presidential nomination of the Democratic Party at its national convention in August. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all […]
Afternoon drive-by shooting in Everett of 17-year-old
EVERETT—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting of a 17-year-old male that occurred on the 600 block of 124 St SW, near Mariner High School, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The victim has been transported to Providence Hospital-Colby Campus with gunshot wounds to the leg and chest, according to initial […]
State delegation to showcase Washington’s aerospace industry at UK airshow
OLYMPIA—Washington state’s largest delegation ever, led by Lt. Governor Denny Heck and State Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, is traveling to the United Kingdom this week for the 2024 Farnborough International Air Show. The group will share the latest aerospace industry innovations coming out of Washington state under the theme “Leading the Way in Building a […]
More details emerge on remains found in a south Lynnwood park
LYNNWOOD—After it was announced on July 17 that a skeletonized cranium was found at Scriber Lake Park earlier this year, the Lynnwood Times reached out to Nicole Krueger, Operations Manager with the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, to understand more about the case. According to Krueger, the person who found the remains of John Doe, a transient […]
