Entire California school board resigns over hot mic comments about parents during a Zoom meeting
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Contra Costa County, Cali., February 20, 2021 – The entire board of trustees for the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) resigned after they made inappropriate remarks about parents during a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, February 17, that was unknowingly being broadcast to the public. The Oakley Union […]
ESD proposed levy sees $420 million decrease after failure to pass bond last year
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Edmonds School District (ESD) will be asking voters this April to consider approving funding a capital levy to upgrade buildings, address capacity challenges and improve existing facilities. With a price tag of $180 million, the six-year funding would designate a total of $30 million per year to […]
LPD K9 dies following battle with cancer
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A recently retired Lynnwood Police Department dog, who patrolled the city of Lynnwood, has died, battling recurrent cancer. Earl, an eight-year-old German Sheppard, served with Officer Warren Creech until the dog retired in late December following a recurrent cancer diagnosis. The longtime member of the Lynnwood Police Department’s […]
Snohomish Black Heritage Committee honors Dr. King Jr.
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff Hosted at the First Presbyterian Church located in Everett, the Snohomish Black Heritage Committee hosted an event for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The theme was, “crawl, walk, run, soar,” in reference to King’s exhortation to action for the advancement of civil rights and the fight against racism […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra to virtually present ‘Carmen’ concert on March 8
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present “Carmen,” its fifth virtual concert of the 2020-21 season, on Monday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. This online music program, like all previous CSO presentations this season, will be presented free of charge through the generosity of orchestra donors and patrons. Because all in-person concerts for the season […]
Lynnwood Times Person of the Year: Dr. Chris Spitters
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish Wash., February 18, 2021 – The Lynnwood Times proudly presents the 2020 Person of the Year Award to Dr. Chris Spitters, Health Officer of Snohomish County. Dr. Spitters has been a key player in managing the coronavirus pandemic and assessing when it is appropriate for the county to […]
Local leaders discuss the coronavirus effect to economic trends
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A virtual forum gave the Snohomish County community a chance to assess the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on local economic trends, changes in traffic, aviation, population, and employment, as well as shifting demands on infrastructure as a result of telework. On Wednesday, January 27, Snohomish County […]
Black History Month 2021: Local Black voices in business
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Black History Month honors Black Americans and their contributions throughout February each and every year. In recognizing Black History Month, two local entrepreneurs reflect on their journeys, celebrating their accomplishments and recognizing how they broke down barriers and forged their paths. UW’s first Black woman Civil Engineering graduate […]
Brandy Donaghy: A U.S. Navy veteran hoping to break barriers in County Government
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County, Wash., February 16, 2021 – Brandy Donaghy kicked off her run for Snohomish County Council Position 5 last Saturday with a zoom Meet & Greet fundraising event. The event brought out scores of supporters including current County Councilmembers Megan Dunn and Jared Mead. “Brandy is someone […]
Sara Jones named Washington State Librarian
Editor’s Note: The featured image is of Sara Jones, executive director of the Marin County Free Library is seen in the Civic Center library in San Rafael on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. After seven years Jones is leaving her post to become the state librarian for Washington. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal). Olympia, Wash., February 16, […]
