Mayor Hurst touts a balanced budget, major infrastructure projects and community initiatives in State of the City address
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst struck an optimistic tone in his first State of the City address, highlighting the elimination of a $25 million budget deficit, progress on long-anticipated infrastructure projects and new initiatives aimed at public safety, housing and immigrant support. Speaking to a packed audience at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (approximately 200 […]
Governor signs Rep Low new bill to expand fatal crash reviews to save lives
Washington will take a more systematic approach to reviewing deadly crashes and preventing future fatalities under legislation sponsored by Rep. Sam Low and signed into law this week by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 2192 will expand the role of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission by directing it to examine the factors behind fatal and […]
Transwomen barred from Olympic female categories in historic IOC decision
LAUSANNE, Switzerland —The International Olympic Committee published a new policy Thursday that protects the female category in Olympic competition by limiting the female category to biological females only. IOC President Kirsty Coventry, a former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe and the first African woman to serve as president, announced the framework after she established a review […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District receives $10,000 grant from Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust
Lynnwood, WA — A $10,000 grant from the Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust will provide food for the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s Nourishing Network program, which provides essential resources to students and families across the district. This funding will support the purchase of food for key programs for students and families facing food insecurity, including […]
4 years later, remembering Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT — Four years after he was gunned down in the line of duty, the Lynnwood Times remembers Police Officer Dan Rocha who was a kind, professional officer dedicated to serving and protecting his city. “Our community will always remember Officer Rocha and his dedication to helping others,” Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin wrote in a […]
