Texas abortion law temporarily blocked by federal judge
The enforcement of Texas’s strict abortion law that became effective last month has officially been blocked by a federal judge. During a September press conference, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) found Texas’s new abortion ban (S.B. 8) to be unconstitutional and announced that it would sue the state […]
Statewide staffing shortage looms as vax mandate approaches
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 5, 2021 – As the October 18 deadline for Washington’s vaccine mandate approaches, it remains unclear exactly how many state employees are still unvaccinated and may be terminated. In order to be fully vaccinated by the deadline, employees must have received their first dose no later than October 4. With possible statewide […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., October 4, 2021 – For its 7 p.m. Monday, October 4 REGULAR MEETING the Mukilteo City Council will discuss and/or vote on the following items: Council Regular Meeting of September 20, 2021 and Special Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2021 (AB21-01) Payment Vouchers $944,424.28 (AB21-02) 60th Ave W Drainage Repairs Contracts Award Approval […]
Sound Transit’s Grand Opening of three new Light Rail Link stations
Seattle and Southern Snohomish County residents celebrated the new light rail Northgate, Roosevelt, and U-District stations. Sound Transit celebrated the grand opening of three new rail link stations and a pedestrian bridge Saturday, October 2nd in Northern Seattle. From north to south, the rail links are called the Northgate, Roosevelt, and U-District stations. The new […]
Spruce Elementary teacher receives global recognition
While teaching students to read and write, Jennie Warmouth inspires them to think critically and develop empathy. Jennie Warmouth, a second grade teacher at Spruce Elementary, is one of the 50 finalists in a global teacher contest. Warmouth’s ability to make standardized curricula personally applicable for her students makes her an outstanding educator. The contest […]
The small community of Snohomish loses one of its biggest hearts
Tejpal Singh was a 60-year-old husband and father who was murdered while working a shift at a Chevron station in Lynnwood, WA. The gunman has yet to be identified as the community mourns its loss. On Sunday, September 26, the city of Snohomish lost a dear member of its community. Tejpal Singh, a Snohomish city […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 19, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, September 20 regular WORKSESSION the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the following items: Briefing: Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program (1 of 1) – 20 minutes (Corbitt Loch, Strategic Planner): Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Flyer 4.pdf Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Description 090721.pdf Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship DEI Plan.pdf Briefing: […]
Members of the LDS Church not likely to be granted vaccine exemption in Washington State
The rise of vaccine mandates has many seeking religious exemptions. For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) or Mormons, as they’re sometimes called, those exemptions will not be granted by church leaders. Top LDS officials released a statement last month urging members to vaccinate and wear masks. The admonition is […]
DOJ issues lawsuit against Texas for abortion law
The Department of Justice is suing Texas over its newest abortion law. The law, TX SB8, became effective on September 1, 2021, and is noteworthy for two reasons. First, as it prohibits women from having an abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected—anytime after six weeks—it is the most restrictive abortion law in the US. […]
Council approves IT improvements, PSE contract, and Community Justice and Recovery Centers
Yesterday, the Lynnwood City Council held a business meeting. After nearly two hours of hearing public comment, the council voted to move forward with the Community Justice Center (CJC) and the Community Recovery Center (CRC) proposals. Unfortunately, during the public hearing portion of the meeting, callers spewed threats and racial slurs. Mayor Smith and Council […]
