Major Crimes Unit Investigating Homicide in Arlington on Sunday
ARLINGTON—A 42-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries from a fatal shooting incident in Arlington on Sunday, September 15. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on September 15, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 1900 block of 200th Street NE for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 42-year-old woman, with gunshot […]
New roundabout unveiled near Granite Falls to reduce traffic and improve safety
GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Public Works unveiled a brand-new roundabout on 84th Street Northeast and 163rd Avenue Northwest near Granite Falls, on Thursday, September 12, to reduce traffic congestion on the corridor while preventing risk of collision. The two-lane road was previously controlled by a two-way stop. Attending Thursday’s ceremony was Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro […]
WSDOT awards Port of Everett a $4.3 million CCA grant to electrify South Terminal
EVERETT—The Port of Everett was one of 11 recipients awarded a capital grant, funded with Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds, by the Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Port Electrification Program. The Port of Everett was awarded the $4.3 million competitive grant in August to be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct […]
New Utility Billing Payment website, Lynnwood customers need to re-enroll by Nov 15
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood has completed upgrades to its Utility Billing Payment System. Beginning today, September 12, 2024, Lynnwood Utility Customers who currently use auto-payment or the Self-Service website will need to log in and take action by November 15, 2024. If you already have a login for the current Lynnwood Self-Service website, your login […]
Lynnwood High School student in custody on suspicion of road rage
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Deputies detained a 16-year-old Lynnwood High School student this morning, Wednesday, September 11, in relation to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm. Just before 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on North Road. The reporting party alleged that a female suspect pulled […]
Snohomish County judge denies reduced bail for alleged teen killer
EVERETT—After six days of careful consideration, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander denied Samuel Gizaw attorney’s request for the court to lower his client’s bail amount from $2 million to $790,000. Judge Alexander heard oral arguments on September 4 from defense attorney Bryan Hershman, attorney for 16-year-old Gizaw who charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda […]
Exclusive interview with Wil Johnson, SnoCo’s newest DEI Officer
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Executive’s Office officially announced that Wil Johnson will be taking over the role of Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer on Tuesday, September 10, leading the county’s Office of Social Justice. “We are so grateful to welcome Wil to our team. His experience in building strong relationships, educating diverse audiences, and […]
The passing of James Earl Jones, a voice that shaped a narrative of culture
NEW YORK—One of the world’s most iconic voices, James Earl Jones, 93, passed away on September 9, 2024, at his home in Dutchess County, New York. Jones’ life story is one of overcoming personal adversity to achieve universal acclaim, of using one’s voice not just to entertain but to educate and uplift. Jones retired from […]
23-year-old man arrested in Bothell home invasion and child assault case
BOTHELL—Special Investigation Unit detectives arrested a Kevin Mendoza Montoya, 23, of Bothell, on Monday, September 9, on charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree child molestation related to a home invasion last Friday. Montoya and victim do not know each other, says the Sheriff’s Office and the suspect is expected to be booked into the Snohomish […]
Bothell Mayor and council receive thousands in contributions from Pastor prior to land vote
BOTHELL—On July 16, the City of Bothell entered a Letter of Intent with the Bothell United Methodist Church (BUMC) to gift the church, at no cost, a city-owned plot of land worth $6 million to be used for affordable housing and a community space. But conflict-of-interest concerns have since been raised involving one of BUMC’s […]
