Lynnwood council recommends cannabis stores no less than 100 feet from parks, public transit centers, recreation centers

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council continued the conversation of allowing retail cannabis stores to operate within city limits at its Business Meeting Monday, July 14, discussing allowable zones and distance buffers from restricted entities with city staff. David Kleitsch, DBS Director, Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner, and Zack Spencer, Planner, asked council – by way of ‘thumbs […]

4-Year-Old Lynnwood boy accidentally shoots mother

LYNNWOOD—In a reminder of the critical importance of secure firearm storage in households with children, a 4-year-old boy in unincorporated Lynnwood accidentally shot his mother after accessing a loaded gun left unsecured by his sleeping father. The incident, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to the mother and minor injuries to the child. South County Deputies […]

Ballots for August 5 Primary to Be Mailed Later This Week

EVERETT—On Thursday, July 17, Snohomish County Elections will begin sending out ballots for the August 5 Primary Election to around 470,000 registered voters. Ballots should start arriving in mailboxes by the end of the week, with deliveries extending through the weekend and into early next week. The Primary includes key local contests for county, city, […]

Ben Wolters confirmed as next Director of Development and Business Services

LYNNWOOD—Ben Wolters was confirmed by the Lynnwood City Council on Monday, July 14, to lead the Development and Business Services (DBS) Department as its next Director. Wolters is to assume the role of Director. and is taking over this role from David Kleitsch who will retired after nearly 25 years of service to the City of […]

Snohomish County invites the public to Climate Resilience Open House on July 30

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Office of Energy & Sustainability is hosting a Climate Resilience Open House for residents and community partners on Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Student Center of Mariner High School (200 120th St SW, Everett, WA 98204). This event provides an opportunity to learn about climate impacts […]

Woodland Park Zoo raises $2.36 million at its 49th annual Jungle Party to support its new Forest Trailhead exhibit and conservation efforts

SEATTLE—Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo raised approximately $2.36 million at its 49th annual Jungle Party held Friday, July 11 – the Zoo’s signature annual fundraising gala. The funds will help enable the zoo to update animal habitats, support its Fund Our Futures campaign, and fund one of the zoo’s most ambitious and sustainable projects to date: […]