Grow-your-own recreational marijuana bill introduced
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service People will be allowed to grow up to six of their own cannabis plants and up to 15 plants per household if the Legislature passes House Bill 1131 or its companion, Senate Bill 5155. House Bill 1131 is currently in committee. Under current law, people can obtain prescriptions […]
Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce releases Report
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRESS RELEASE | February 7, 2020. The Taskforce’s report creates a framework for improving affordable housing supply LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 5, 2020 –Today, the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART), launched by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in May of 2019, released their final report after six months of collaborative work, including […]
Terry Ryan Fills Aerospace Economic Development Position
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRESS RELEASE | February 7, 2020. EVERETT, Wash., February 6, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the appointment of Terry Ryan as Aerospace Economic Development Director for the county. This new position will allow Snohomish County to focus on retaining, attracting, and diversifying the aerospace sector. Terry will also be […]
County Treasurer Announces Transition Team Leadership
COUNTY TREASURER | February 6, 2020. Volunteers will examine all aspects of Treasurer’s Office and make recommendations for improvement EVERETT, Wash., February 3, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Treasurer Brian Sullivan announced the formation of an all-volunteer Transition Team to help provide advice and recommendations for improving the Treasurer’s Office. Since taking office on January […]
Money Matters: 2019 IRA deadlines are approaching
PAUL ELLIS | Last Updated February 6, 2020. Financially, many of us associate April with taxes – but we should also associate April with important IRA deadlines. April 1, 2020 is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from certain individual retirement accounts. A new federal law must be noted here. The Setting […]
Thousands attend 2nd annual NerdFaire Con
LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated: February 6, 2020. Close to 2000 people were at the Lynnwood Convention Center for the second annual NerdFaire Con. The convention area was packed with vendors selling board games, art, figures and other things, and there were activities as well. Many people sat and played board games with one another, […]
For those in need, Lynnwood Cold Weather Shelter
LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated: February 6, 2020. Growing out of Trinity Lutheran’s Neighbors in Need program on Saturdays, the Lynnwood Cold Weather Shelter has been open for 12 years. However, it has only been at its current location of Maple Park Church for two years. Before Maple Park Church, the shelter moved from church […]
Former Whispering Pines resident shares struggle to find housing
Former Whispering Pines resident shares struggle to find housing.LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated: February 6, 2020. Lori Tambellini, a lifelong Snohomish County resident, had lived at Whispering Pines for 20 years. She originally moved to Whispering Pines because she became physically disabled and got a housing voucher as a result. At the time, Tambellini explained, […]
The Tooth Fairy Experience at Lynnwood Library
The Tooth Fairy’s visit – part of The Tooth Fairy Experience presented by Delta Dental of Washington – featured a presentation on January 22 at the Lynnwood Library. An interactive and fun program, the Tooth Fairy Experience shares valuable knowledge with children about how they can better take care of their teeth. Chridren learned fun […]
Mukilteo School District seeks $240 million bond
KIRSTEN JOHNSON | February 6, 2020. The Mukilteo School District is seeking this month approval of a $240 million capital bond to fund security upgrades, modifications/additions at several schools, among other projects. The six-year bond would increase the state and local tax levy rate by 9.4 cents per $1,000 of taxable value, amounting to $54 […]
