Swedish Edmonds closing its family birth center to expand COVID-19 treatment

by Erin Freeman Swedish is closing its Edmonds Family Birth Center and level two Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as the hospital prepares to treat an abundance of patients enduring severe coronavirus illness. The temporary closure will take effect on March 26, affecting those in the Lynnwood area expecting to deliver a child in the […]

Money Matters – Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets: What’s the difference? What do these terms mean for you?

By Paul Ellis | Ellis Wealth Management The COVID-19 outbreak has put tremendous pressure on stock prices, prompting some investors to blindly and indiscriminately sell positions at a time when the entire market is trending lower. Worried investors believe “this time it’s different.” When the market drops, some investors lose perspective that downtrends – and […]

Creative solutions within the arts community

by Luke Putvin The closure of many businesses and banning of gatherings in response to COVID-19 has impacted many people, including those in the arts community. Visual and performing arts alike have been affected. Lynn Hanson, a member of the Lynnwood Arts Commission, has been an artist since 1995. She has operated an art gallery […]

Local grocery stores: Protecting customers and employees

by Erin Freeman Grocery stores: Protecting customers and employees Lynnwood grocery stores will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide essential needs for their communities. Unlike other industries experiencing limited business through government mandated restrictions and closures, Safeway, Albertsons, Whole Foods, QFC, and Trader Joe’s are experiencing an increased volume of customers.  “We’ve been […]

Healthcare unions work to expand wages and benefits

by Erin Freeman Governor Jay Inslee and the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced on March 7 that workers’ compensation protections have extended to health care workers under quarantine for COVID-19. These benefits include medical testing, treatment expenses if a worker becomes ill and provides time-loss payments for those who cannot work if they […]

USPS remains operational during COVID-19 crisis

by Erin Freeman Amidst an expanding list of closures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, one service that hasn’t been canceled is mail delivery. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is continuing mail and delivery services despite the COVID-19 pandemic.  “It’s pretty much business as usual for us. We’re not stopping any kind of mail delivery,” […]

Mukilteo Mayor Gregerson hosts virtual town hall

by Erin Freeman On Tuesday, March 24 Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson addressed a stay at home order for the city during a virtual town hall meeting. Mukilteo Fire Chief Chris Alexander and Police Chief Cheol Kang joined Gregerson to address the city’s public responder action and contribution to the proclamation. Mukilteo’s stay home, save lives […]

COVID-19 drive-thru testing: How does it work?

by Erin Freeman You have a fever; you’re coughing continuously and are experiencing shortness of breath. You suspect that you may have been infected with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). What happens next? The Washington State Department of Health (WSDH) hasn’t placed restrictions on COVID-19 testing but recommends that a focus remains on symptomatic individuals […]

Food Delivery: DoorDash and Uber Eats

by Erin Freeman Food delivery services are temporarily changing the way they operate, during the pandemic, to ensure the safety of their drivers and customers. DoorDash announced on March 17 that the platform is implementing contactless drop-offs to minimize the chance of spreading the virus. “We are taking action to support restaurants with delivery and […]

Transportation Benefit District and Community Justice Center dominate City Council Meeting

by Erin Freeman The Lynnwood City Council held its March 23 business meeting in compliance with the Snohomish Health Districts’ social distancing guidelines. Council President Christine Frizzell and council members Julia Altamirano-Crosby and Ian Cotton were attendance while other councilmembers attended virtually. In other business, the council approved the 2020 Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation Project […]