The pandemic won’t stop local children’s holiday gift program
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Heather has been organizing donated books for days, with 700 new American Girl books in the queue waiting to be sorted and become Christmas gifts for Lynnwood’s children in need. Volunteers at Holly House, a holiday gift program for Edmonds School District (ESD) children in low-income households, are […]
Holiday DUI patrol starts tonight
Snohomish County, Wash., December 18, 2020 – Tonight, the Snohomish County DUI & Target Zero Task Force is participating in a tri-county holiday DUI patrol. This will include Snohomish, King and Pierce counties. There will be dozens of officers on the roads patrolling from varying agencies focused on DUI patrols. Sheriff Fortney, Bureau Chief Huri, […]
Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett receives first doses of COVID vaccine
First county and hospital with confirmed case in the nation now vaccinating high-risk workers By Snohomish Health District SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Nearly a year after the first case of COVID-19 in the United States was confirmed in a Snohomish County man, a glimmer of hope has finally arrived. Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (PRMCE) […]
Happy Retirement to Sonja Springer!
Lynnwood, Wash., December 17, 2020 – Today the City of Lynnwood said goodbye to Finance Director Sonja Springer. She will now enjoy retirement after serving Lynnwood for five years. Springer has 37 years in municipal government finance working for the City of Seattle, Seattle City Light, and the City of Mountlake Terrace. Under Springer’s tenure, […]
Inslee proposes $3.5 billion Capital Gains tax in 2021–2023 budget proposal
By Office of the Governor The next biennium remains more than $3.3 billion below where it was before the pandemic hit. A new 9% tax to capital gains earnings above $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for joint filers. A new capital gains tax on the sale of stocks, bonds and other assets. Exemptions are provided […]
One big leap for Oregonians!
By Dio Alexander | Lynnwood Times Staff The rivalry between Washington and Oregon is deep. Be it the Huskies eating the Ducks for lunch or arguing which progressivism is more progressive, I wouldn’t put it past us Washingtonians to try and legalize recreational cocaine statewide next year just to outdo our southern neighbors. Oregon voted […]
County portal allows employers to connect local applicants
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, December 16, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced a countywide effort to assist job seekers and companies to keep talent local and preserve, build, and attract long-term partnerships with companies. Unlike other online employment portals, this is a unique connector given its special […]
Comcast extending COVID Support and Internet Connectivity commitments through June 30, 2021
Comcast extends COVID program with 60 days of free internet for low-income families and access to state’s largest public WiFi network December 7, 2020 – Comcast announced today that it will extend its commitments to help people connect to the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions continue to stay home while many workplaces and […]
Nomination period for the 2020 Congressional Badge of Bravery now open
Each year, the Bureau of Justice Assistance recognizes law enforcement officers for their exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty. Recipients are considered at the federal, state and local review boards and will be honored during an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Learn about past award recipients, and if you know a similarly […]
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office seeking applicants
Potential applicants for deputy positions must first apply through Snohomish County Human Resources and Employment, then schedule a test with Public Safety Testing or the National Testing Network. Higher base salary Between 1 and 5 years of experience: $6,760 per month OR over 5+ years of experience: $7,275 per month. Laterals with 1-5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s […]
