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Increase in ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams, Everett Police warn
HomeEverett Police DepartmentIncrease in ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams, Everett Police warn. EVERETT, JULY 26: Everett Police has seen an increase in “Phantom Hacker” scams targeting the older populations, according to their Facebook. The scams usually include either a pop-up window, call or a text message that alleges...
Increase in auto, drug and property violations in 2023, Everett
EVERETT, JULY 26: Last year Everett saw an increase in drug and narcotic violations, motor vehicle theft and destruction of property according to a recent report done by The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) On July 9, WASPC released its annual crime rate report for 2023, focusing...
Welcomed home, deployed again: The support Naval Station Everett families need now
EVERETT, Wash. — This is a super busy time for Naval Station Everett (NAVSTA Everett), even though they don’t have a single ship in port. There are still sailors crisscrossing the base, next to the Port of Everett, holding down the fort, so to speak, while the vast majority of those stationed there are out to sea.
Explainer: Everett’s Minimum Wage
EVERETT, JULY 25- More than 2,600 signatures have been submitted to the city clerk’s office by Raise the Wage Responsibly (RWR) this month to raise the minimum wage from $16.28 to $20.24 in Everett. The petition released by RWR was submitted a week after Everett Deserves a Raise (EDR) released a similar petition, causing controversy.
Two Projects Broke Ground of High Interest to Snohomish County Residents
The warm summer weather also means construction season. Two important projects broke ground in Everett that will be of high interest to those who live in Snohomish County. The first project may not be super exciting, but it is very important:. Reservoir 3 Replacement. On Tuesday, Everett’s infrastructure improvement project...
South County Fire gets first female chief officer
EVERETT, Wash. — The South County Fire Department recently announced its first-ever female chief officer. Battalion Chief Terri Fitzgerald was promoted to chief officer after nearly 30 years in the fire service. Fitzgerald began her career in 1995 as a volunteer for Chelan County Fire District 1. She joined...
Granite Falls resident files complaint over neighbor’s makeshift shooting range
A Snohomish County man filed a complaint against the county over his neighbor’s shooting range, located approximately 50 feet from his property. “I’m exhibiting symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression, and it’s increasing every time the shooting happens,” Christian Volkle told KIRO 7. Volke, a resident of Granite Falls, claimed he has been hearing gunshots for nearly two years. Volkle retired in unincorporated Granite Falls three years ago.
Lululemon larceny: WA authorities bust major theft ring, ‘fence’ arrested
The crackdown continues on a theft ring accused of stealing $500,000 worth of clothing and other items from Lululemon and Ulta stores in Snohomish, King and Pierce County. Loss prevention investigators from those two companies partnered with Bellevue police to put a stop to the thieving. After conducting surveillance on...
Seattle man in jail after allegedly stabbing teen in Lynnwood-area parking lot
A Seattle man is being held in Snohomish County Jail after he allegedly stabbed a 15-year-old boy in an unincorporated Lynnwood parking lot earlier this week. According to Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Courtney O’Keefe, deputies responded to reports of a stabbing in the parking lot at 148th Street Southwest and Highway 99 Tuesday around 1:15 p.m.
Seattle weather: More sun Friday, but rain returns early next week
Seattle - Sunshine returns Friday in Western Washington, but a passing front will bring a chance of rain for the first time in weeks by Monday. Temperatures will be back to normal Friday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s in the central and south Puget Sound areas.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
Southbound I-5 in SW Washington could face 90-minute delays on Friday
The Washington State Department of Transportation has reduced southbound traffic on I-5 near Woodland to two lanes for a 50-day project, causing up to a 90-minute delay, and recommends drivers plan to travel outside of peak hours to avoid delays.
WA Ferry Workers Say ‘Abuse’ From Angry Riders Increasing
Perhaps it's the heat, some near-record temperatures, or could be the lack of routes and delays. Either way, WA State Ferry workers say they're being subjected to increased 'abuse' by customers. Washington State Ferry system is more stressed than before. According to Washington State Ferries, there have been increasing reports...
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