Gov. Inslee thankful and honored to be re-elected to third term
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has emerged as a prospective contender for a cabinet position with the Joe Biden Administration, leaving his gubernatorial seat vacant if accepted. According to national news outlets, Gov. Inslee may be considered for three cabinet positions, including Secretary of the Interior, Administrator of […]
This Thanksgiving, Edmonds-Woodway teacher and cancer survivor thankful for life, community and love
By Noel Young | Lynnwood Times Contributor In March of 2020, Bonnie Vijarro, a Spanish teacher at Edmonds-Woodway High School, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma cancer. Before she was able to plan on how to deal with radiation and chemotherapy during the school year, the Governor’s first order for a pandemic lockdown […]
Lynnwood may soon lift ban on marijuana sales
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood city councilmembers are reviewing possible revisions to a long-standing string of moratoriums on marijuana business activity within city limits. During a Thursday, November 18 work session, the councilmembers observed a presentation by Pacific Northwest Regional Strategies, a governmental affairs firm representing cannabis retailers within Snohomish County that […]
Doing it her way to make difference!
Daniela Altamirano-Crosby spent her childhood in Guerrero, Mexico, moving to Washington State in 2009 at just ten years old. Now, as a Lynnwood local, she’s building bridges between the two communities while preparing to graduate from college this coming winter. Going into her Freshman year of college at the University of Washington (UW), Altamirano-Crosby, 21, […]
Sheriff’s Department saves money and reduces its carbon footprint
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department plans to introduce an electric patrol car into its fleet, signaling a move toward the reduction of the county’s contribution to fossil fuels and significant savings in gasoline costs. The county budget, adopted on November 10, sets aside $75,000 to implement the new […]
Lynnwood City Council adopts $112 million budget and disbands controversial Salary Commission
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The 2021-22 budget is 6.4% less than the 2019-20 budget. The Parks and Recreation and Cultural Arts Department received an additional $180,000. Creation of an Equity and Social Justice program within the Executive Department. However, the city postponed the hiring of the program’s Race and Social Justice coordinator. […]
Edmonds Police Foundation’s Holiday Dash won’t be in-person this year
By Dio Alexander | Lynnwood Times Contributor It’s that time of year again; that most wonderful time of the year when you can shamelessly wear your ugly holiday sweater to your loved ones’ collective chagrin or go for a run, breathing in that crisp, chilly autumn air. Actually, you can do both this year, because […]
Larsen statement on FAA’s decision to unground the Boeing 737 MAX
By The Office of Congressman Rick Larsen | Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen, Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, released the below statement on the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to unground the Boeing 737 MAX: “The FAA’s decision to unground the 737 MAX is good news for us in the Pacific […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: ‘Virtual Holiday Pops’ Concert on Dec. 6
By Cascade Symphony Orchestra | Press Release The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will offer its annual “Holiday Pops” Concert virtually (online) for its loyal patrons and music lovers everywhere on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. This is the Edmonds-based orchestra’s second concert of the 2020-21 season performed virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Like […]
Boeing 737 Max cleared to resume operations
By The Boeing Company SEATTLE, Nov. 18, 2020 — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today rescinded the order that halted commercial operations of Boeing (NYSE: BA) 737-8s and 737-9s. The move will allow airlines that are under the FAA’s jurisdiction, including those in the U.S., to take the steps necessary to resume service and Boeing to begin making […]
