Eligible County employees to receive Military Differential Pay
Everett, Wash., July 21, 2021 – Today, the Snohomish County Council adopted Councilmember Nate Nehring’s proposal to provide differential pay to County employees who are reservists in the United States Armed Forces. At the public hearing this morning, the ordinance passed the Council on a unanimous vote. When County employees are deployed, often times their […]
Call for PRO/CON Mukilteo HAP ballot committee members
Mukilteo, Wash., July 21, 2021 – The Mukilteo City Council approved draft language to place on the November 2 ballot for the Housing Action Plan (HAP) advisory measure asking voters: “Do you think the City should encourage more high density housing to be built in Mukilteo?” The local voter’s pamphlet will contain Pro (supporting) and […]
Islamic Community celebrates Eid al-Adha
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2021 – Hundreds gathered at the Lynnwood Convention Center on July 20th to celebrate the first day of the Islamic celebration of Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice. As attendees ushered in, dressed in their finest, masks equipped, paper prayer mats were distributed to those who did not bring their own. […]
Full council chamber as HAP draft language passes 5-1
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 20, 2021 – City Hall packed into a full-house Tuesday, July 19, for the second city council meeting since reopening to in-person meetings. Attending in-person were around 26 residents and all council members except Bob Champion, Louis Harris (who attended remotely), and Mayor Gregerson, with Sarah Kneller stepping in as Mayor Pro […]
Special Session likely due to State’s transportation needs
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 20, 2021 – Senator Steve Hobbs reintroduced his Forward Washington transportation package at a public hearing on April 12. On May 18, a transportation biennium budget proposal was enacted with a partial veto by Gov. Jay Inslee that included funding and certain sections that were in conflict with other statutes, past vetoes, […]
Snohomish County residents reflect on the state re-opening
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 19, 2021 – Governor Jay Inslee reopened Washington state June 30, under the Washington Ready plan, just in time for a beautiful Fourth of July weekend. For many Lynnwood residents it was the first time they could socialize with friends and family in over year. “I definitely missed the concerts. That was […]
Practice the 3 M’s to make your walk more mindful
Our times of isolation and quarantine are starting to lift us finally off our couches and into the great outdoors! Just taking in some fresh air will do a person tremendous good. These walks are also great opportunities to practice mindfulness in very practical ways that support our mental health too. I’ve guided countless walks […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Agenda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 18, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, July 19 regular work session, the following items will be discussed: Planning Commissioner Introduction: Rebecca Samy Ashley Winchell, Community Planning Manager American Rescue Plan Act Funding Overview by Michelle Meyer, Director of Finance Lynnwood Work Session Time and Location This meeting will be held electronically […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Agenda
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 18, 2021 – For its Monday, July 19 regular Business Meeting, the following items are on the agenda for discussion and vote: Council Regular Meeting of June 21, 2021 (AB21-01) Payment Vouchers $1,275,113.48 ( AB21-02) 61st Pl W Retaining Wall Construction Acceptance ( AB21-66) Police Guild MOU Approval ( AB21-76) American Rescue […]
Lynnwood crime down yet murders skyrocket across the state
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 18, 2021 – In its 2020 Crime in Washington Annual Report by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, overall Lynnwood saw a 3.9 percent reduction in crime; however, Washington state experienced a 46.6 percent increase in murders (302 compared to 206) and a 100% increase in manslaughter for 2020. Due […]
