Court considering reduced bail amount for Alderwood Mall shooting suspect
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—After hearing oral arguments from defense attorney Bryan Hershman for defendant Samuel Gizaw—charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson—and county prosecutor Elise Deschenes on Wednesday, September 4, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander said she will make her ruling in the coming days on the defense’s request for the court to lower […]
Come have coffee and conversation with the Mayor
Do you have questions about the city? Mayor Jon Nehring invites you to join him for a casual conversation on Monday, September 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Marysville Civic Center, 501 Delta Ave. We’ll bring coffee and light refreshments. “I really enjoy hearing from residents and getting to […]
Reykdal reveals “lost confidence” in Letter to Marysville School District
MARYSVILLE—Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal reveals his lack of confidence in the Marysville School District to straighten its financial situation in his August 28 notice to the district and Superintendent Zachary Robbins. He also placed the school district under additional financial monitoring. “I have lost confidence that the district has the decision-making tools or current […]
Lynnwood Police hold first ever Shop with a Cop back-to-school event
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department held its first ever Shop with a Cop back to school event at Alderwood Mall on Tuesday, September 3, where students had the opportunity to shop alongside community Police Officers for much needed supplies leading up into the start of the new school year. The mall was closed for several hours […]
Sound Transit Fall 2024 Service Change under way
Changes to Sound Transit services started with the opening of the Link 1 Line extension to Lynnwood on August 30, followed by changes to ST Express service operated by Pierce Transit on September 1. Changes to ST Express routes operated by Community Transit, and the Link 2 Line will take effect on September 14, and […]
Larsen serves lunch at Alderwood Boys & Girls Club to highlight Summer Meals Act
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) served meals to kids at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club on Friday, August 30, to highlight the need for passing the Summer Meals Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill to fight childhood hunger by expanding access to healthy, nutritious meals and snacks offered to students during the summer months. “Kids […]
Call for artists of all ages for Lynnwood art exhibitions
LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood is inviting visual artists of ALL AGES who reside within Washington State submit artwork for its 2025 exhibits in the City Hall Art Gallery and the Lynnwood Rec Center. Artist submissions will be juried by the Lynnwood Arts Commission who will notify successful applicants by December of 2024. The deadline to […]
Seattle Seahawks is 5th most profitable team to bet on study finds
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been the most profitable team to bet on over the past two seasons, with the Seattle Seahawks rounding up the Top 5. Research by gaming experts at Gamdom analyzed the moneyline odds (moneyline refers to odds on the straight-up outcome of a game with no consideration to a point spread) for […]
Gesa Credit Union welcomes Industry Veteran as new Vice President of Internal Audit
RICHLAND—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, on August 21 announced the appointment of Lance Johnson as Vice President of Internal Audit. With more than 34 years of experience in financial oversight and risk management, Johnson will leverage his expertise to strengthen Gesa’s internal controls and ensure the continued safety and soundness of the credit union’s assets. […]
Parents of teen lost to mall shooting call upon lawmakers to get tougher on juvenile crime
LYNNWOOD—The family of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was tragically struck down by a bullet while hanging out at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall last month, are calling upon the Washington State legislature to enact, what they’re naming, “Jayda’s Law” which would have harsher consequences for juveniles who commit serious crimes. Woods-Johnson was visiting the Alderwood Mall with […]
