Public invited to Marysville Mayor Nehring’s State of the City address January 31
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MARYSVILLE—Mayor Jon Nehring invites the public to join him in-person or online for his State of the City presentation on Wednesday, January 31. Nehring will describe the City of Marysville’s recent accomplishments and outline what’s ahead in 2024 and beyond. The free program will conclude with a question and answer session. The recorded presentation will […]
Florida has the highest percentage of small businesses out of all states in America
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A new study has revealed that Florida has the highest percentage of small businesses out of all states in America, Washington state ranks 15 on the list! Business QR code generator Qrfy.com analyzed the latest public data from the US Census Bureau to find the percentage of registered businesses with fewer than five employees for […]
Over 1 million Washingtonians will see higher Social Security benefits starting January
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. More than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries throughout the United States will see the 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2024. Increased payments to approximately 7.5 million people receiving Supplemental Security Income […]
Mukilteo city staff spotlight: City Administrator Steve Powers
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MUKILTEO—As City Administrator for the City of Mukilteo, Steve Powers serves as Mayor Joe Marine’s second-in-command, overseeing the City’s daily operations, and implementing policy direction established by the Mayor and City Council. Powers began his career in local government the October of 1990, working for the city of Pheonix, Arizona, in a variety of roles […]
Northwest Orchid Plant Festival coming to Lynnwood Event Center
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LYNNWOOD—At Seattle-based Northwest Orchid Society people from all over the region are united under a single hobby – a shared interest in the complex practice of growing, conserving, and propagating one of the most difficult species of plants to cultivate: the orchid. This upcoming March 2 through 3, the Northwest Orchid Society will be hosting […]
Public invited to celebrate MLK Jr’s legacy with weekend events of inspiration
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EVERETT—YMCA of Snohomish County will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting its 3rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend on January 12-15, 2024. The weekend kicks off with an inspirational breakfast on January 12 from 7 – 9 am at the Angel of the Winds […]
Investigation finds Lynnwood illegally changed public comment policy
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LYNNWOOD—A Lynnwood Times investigation finds that Lynnwood Council leadership and the mayor’s office may have unintentionally violated multiple state laws, its municipal code, and its Council Rules and Procedures by changing its public comment policy for its December 11 Business Meeting without an official motion by the council nor the passing of a resolution. Ever […]