Senator claims L&I doesn’t have emergency authority to fine businesses
A new effort by the Inslee Administration to prosecute businesses that reopen without state permission is an unconscionable power grab not authorized by state law, says Senator Doug Ericksen (R-42). Ericksen is calling for the immediate repeal of an “emergency rule” adopted last week by the state Department of Labor and Industries. The rule allows […]
Here are some tips to Adopt a Cat?
By Petcurean, https://www.petcurean.com/ While many of us have been staying home to contribute to public health and safety, some have also opened their homes to new pets. According to the Humane Society of the United States, the rates of fostering in particular have increased by 90 percent in some cities. In Canada, adoption numbers have […]
Applicants sought for affordable housing projects
Applications for an estimated $1.5 million in federal funds and local funds to develop affordable rental housing and shelter projects will be accepted through July 27, 2020. By Snohomish County Government | Press Release EVERETT, Wash., June 4, 2020 – Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications to […]
WA ESD unemployment check fraud case expands to nearly $1 billion
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Lacamas Magazine. It is published here with permission from and full attribution to Lacamas Magazine (www.LacamasMagazine.com) and Editor Ernie Geigenmiller. BREAKING NEWS — According to Senator Ann Rivers (18th Legislative District), whose office was briefed June 3 by the Employment Security Department (ESD), the unemployment check fraud […]
Governor Inslee responds to concerns of police responses to protests
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff At his June 3 press conference, Governor Jay Inslee addressed several questions from members of the media regarding recent protests across the state. One question was asked about Inslee’s response to alleged inappropriate police actions in the past few days. “I’ve seen a few things that are troublesome […]
Local high schooler organizes protest, leads hundreds of attendees peacefully
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Hundreds of local high school students gathered on Tuesday, June 2 at the intersection of 164th Street SE and Bothell-Everett Highway, adding their voices to nationwide protests demanding an end to police brutality. Daeton Oclaray, a North Creek High School Student, organized the event in solidarity against racial […]
Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant donates lunch to food bank volunteers
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff On June 3, the Lynnwood Food Bank saw a packed parking lot of individuals in need of food. The food bank, next to Silver Creek Family Church, had a long line of cars in addition to a completely filled parking lot. Everyone was waiting their turn for assistance […]
Mayor Smith message to residents following June 1 Emergency Civil Order
Yesterday I implemented an Emergency Civil Order and a 5pm curfew for the safety of our Lynnwood community. Our Lynnwood Police Department became aware of credible threats made via social media and other sources concerning the Alderwood Mall. The threats were inciting looting, rioting, and property damage aimed at our Lynnwood businesses, which have already […]
Alderwood Mall closed – Day 2
The City of Lynnwood is again closing roads around Alderwood Mall and the entire mall property remains closed. Specifics are in the image below. We’ve had a lot of questions about what kinds of threats we’ve received and what “proof” of planned looting we had that led to us taking these actions. We are very […]
County application for Phase 2 officially submitted
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — In a series of back-to-back special meetings on Friday, May 29, the Board of Health and Snohomish County Council, in a show of bi-partisan support, voted unanimously to approve resolutions in support move to Phase 2 of the state’s Safe Start plan. The plan was submitted today, June 1, by Snohomish […]
