Overcrowding at Washington’s biggest juvenile detention center has grown to crisis levels over the past year. A slew of bills in Olympia look to chip away at the problem. Some…
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Stolen kitten returned to Lynnwood cat rescue
Booberry Matcha, the 11-week-old kitten who was stolen from the Whiskers in Need adoption room Tuesday night, is now back with his siblings. The kitten was stolen from the adoption…
Aerial drones helpful in removing graffiti along WA highways, agency says
Using aerial drones to spray paint over graffiti along state highways is “very effective,” according to a new report from Washington’s Department of Transportation. Over the last six months, the…
Police identify males involved in Lynndale Park shooting; say it doesn’t appear gang-related
Lynnwood police say they have identified five males between the ages of 17 and 20 who were involved in the Sept, 4 shooting at Lynndale Park that left one dead…
Marysville man faces multiple charges in Edmonds-area shootings
The Snohomish County Prosecutor has filed a criminal complaint in County District Court charging Gilbert Alexander Escamilla with seven criminal counts including first- and second-degree murder in connection with shootings…
These are the cars that get stolen the most in Washington state
If you drive a full-size 1999 Ford pickup truck in Washington state, beware that it’s a very popular target for auto thieves. That’s according to a new report from the…
Murders hit record, auto thefts soared in 2022, new state figures show
A record number of murders. Thousands more cars stolen. Domestic violence a factor in nearly half of the crimes against people. And fewer police officers on the beat – the…
Retired detective to talk about solving cold cases with DNA at Lynnwood’s Heritage Park Oct. 29
Always wondered how genetic genealogy can help law enforcement solve cases? Head over to the Heritage Park Wickers Building in Lynnwood Saturday, Oct. 29 to hear from retired detective Jim…
Mountlake Terrace works to clean up crime at Studio 6 hotel
You might think you’ve heard this story before. But not this twist. A local city has crime problems at a motel – drugs, domestic violence, trespass, assault – and the…
Updated: Amid Highway 99 safety concerns, mayor announces plans for police officer at neighborhood office
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson on Wednesday announced new plans that he hopes will ease frustrations and fears in Edmonds’ Highway 99 neighborhood: – A sworn police officer will now work…
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‘The most violence we have ever seen’: Guns, drugs and gangs contribute to Hwy 99 crime wave
It is three minutes past 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving afternoon. Just off Highway 99, an Edmonds family has gathered to celebrate – four kids, nine adults. Some are in the…
Lynnwood man suspected of sexual assault turns himself into police
A Lynnwood man suspected of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman in July has turned himself in to the Lynnwood police. According to Deputy Chief James Nelson, a man in…
Lynnwood police seek suspect accused of sexual assault, robbery in July
The Lynnwood Police Department is seeking help identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman on July 26, around 5:40 p.m. in a wooded area near the…
Law enforcement agencies undergo active-shooter training in former Alderwood Middle School gymnasium
Last week, the gymnasium of the former Alderwood Middle School in Lynnwood was temporarily converted into a high-tech virtual reality training center. Law enforcement personnel from around the region —…
Customers asked to contact Lynnwood Brides and Beyond after clothing, info stolen in burglary
The owners of Brides and Beyond in Lynnwood are requesting that customers contact them regarding recent orders placed after discovering Thursday their store was burglarized, Lynnwood police said The local…