Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Adam Fortney has our vote!
First, I would like to say, having known Sheriff Adam Fortney for some time now, I really appreciate his passion, safety and all-around concern for our community and Snohomish County. I am writing in the hopes that you may hear from business owners and residents of Snohomish County and not judge people on a one-sided […]
Letter-to-Editor: Lynnwood residents rally behind Sheriff Adam Fortney
On a cloudy morning at Veterans Park in Lynnwood, Sheriff Adam Fortney took the time to listen to several residents sharing their thoughts on the pressing issue of public safety. The atmosphere was solemn but hopeful, as people candidly discussed their worries and observations. A Tale of Two Counties One resident highlighted the drastic differences […]
From the Publisher: When did public safety become a partisan issue?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 28, 2023—This morning our inbox was inundated with emails and my cellphone with 14 voicemails and 23 texts from readers frustrated at what they consider partisan propaganda perpetuated by a competing mainstream local newspaper in Snohomish County regarding the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office race. We at the Lynnwood Times follow objective journalism […]
Legislators united in bipartisan effort for safer commutes on roadways
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 1, 2023—Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined Governor Jay Inslee to say they are backing a package of new laws aimed at safer roads by protecting workers, pedestrians and commuters. New bills would include reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a vehicle when driving, imposing more restrictions on […]
Lake Stevens teacher and coach arrested for sexual misconduct
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., January 26, 2023—A Lake Stevens High School teacher and coach, Mark Warren Hein, 55, was arrested yesterday for six charges involving sexual misconduct with minors. Hein was placed on administrative leave this school year while allegations of inappropriate and unprofessional conduct were investigated by local law enforcement, the school said. He was […]
UPDATE: New information released in Lake Stevens shooting
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., January 19, 2023—The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (START) released new details in its ongoing investigation on the shooting involving a Lake Stevens officer and an alleged carjacking suspect that occurred on January 13, 2023, in the 9600 Block of 20th Street SE in Lake Stevens. At around 11:30 a.m. Friday, […]
Sheriff thanks community for cleaning Interurban Trail in South Everett
EVERETT, Wash., October 21, 2022— Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney was surprised to find most of the stretch of the Interurban Trail he and others were scheduled to clean this morning was cleared by local community members and Washington State Department of Corrections. This morning Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney visited the interurban trail near […]
Executive Somers proposes 340 body cameras for Deputies and Detectives
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 26, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposes motion to the Snohomish County Council for the purchase of 340 body worn cameras for Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Detectives. These cameras are intended to improve the transparency of interactions between law enforcement and the public. This follows on the […]
Council Corner: Public Safety must be our highest priority
By Jim Smith, Council Vice President, City of Lynnwood It has been said many times. It doesn’t matter how beautiful our parks are if they are not safe to visit. And we can expand that to include all parts of this city. As a Council our priority must be for the safety of our citizens. […]
Sheriff announces staffing changes to offset attrition
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 6, 2022 – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announces a permanent reassignment of specialty units to patrol to offset staffing shortages and provide a safer working environment for deputies. The staffing changes will take effect this month. “Over the past couple years, law enforcement in the state of Washington has faced […]
