Mukilteo- A little bit of spirit can go a long way
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The city of Mukilteo hosted two consecutive weeks of Spirit Weeks hoping to raise spirits amid the coronavirus pandemic stay home, stay healthy statewide order. “This is something positive to take our minds off the bad parts of our stay home time. It just emphasizes the spirit and togetherness […]
Snohomish County officials bewildered by unaccounted for homeless amidst COVID-19
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Lynnwood is mystified by the whereabouts of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness throughout Snohomish County. “There’s been a precipitous decrease across the county in the count of homeless people we’re seeing at the encampment sites- a drastic decrease, and frankly we’re a little […]
Anna’s Home Furnishings battles to be deemed essential
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff As the state of Washington has ordered the closure of all they consider nonessential to slow the spread of coronavirus, many independent businesses are struggling to gain recognition as essential service providers in their communities. Anne’s Home Furnishings in Lynnwood is just one among many local businesses experiencing the […]
Governor Inslee issues directive to freeze hiring, personal services contracts and equipment purchases for state agencies
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Governor Inslee released Director 20-05 on today, May 13. Going into place on May 18, it will freeze hiring, personal services contracts and equipment purchases for state agencies. As stated directly in the directive: “The hiring freeze does not apply to positions that: Directly impact public safety, Are […]
Local restaurants participate in curbside lunch giveaway
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff On May 2, 14 restaurants across Snohomish County participated in the Curbside Lunch Giveaway. The lunch was to further promote the 2020 Census and make sure everyone participates. Additionally, the event acted as a promotion of small restaurants and businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Evergreen State Fair canceled for 2020
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County announced the cancellation of the 2020 Evergreen State Fair, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fair is an annual family tradition and was scheduled for August 27-September 7, 2020. The “Safe Start Washington” plan by Governor Jay Inslee has a 12-week timeline. This would equate to […]
Governor Inslee lays out statewide contact tracing plan for COVID-19
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff May 20, 2020: Clarified the statement with WA state DOH, “refuse to cooperate with contact tracers and/or refuse testing, will not” to “refuse testing or self-isolation, may not” in the latter portion of the article. Also included a statement by the Washington State Department of Health May 19, 2020: […]
City of Lynnwood hosts virtual celebration for retiring City Council Executive Assistant.
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The city of Lynnwood created history on May 1 when it held its first-ever virtual retirement celebration for City Council Executive Assistant Beth Morris. This is the first time such an event was held online in the city due to the Stay Home Stay Healthy order following the announcement […]
Guidelines for dine-in restaurant and tavern industry
By Office of the Governor | Washington state Bar seating, buffets and salad bars are not permitted Guest occupancy must be 50% of maximum building occupancy Outdoor seating is permitted but must also be at 50% capacity Dine-in guests seated at a table are a minimum of 6 feet away from guests Establishment offering table […]
Western states request $1 trillion in funding from federal government
Below is the letter sent in its entirety to the federal government on May 11: Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy and Leader Schumer: It is now clear that COVID-19 will be with us for the foreseeable future, and the worst of its economic impact is yet to come. Our states are on the […]
