Is the Pfizer vaccine FDA approved?
On August 23, the Food and Drug Administration granted approval for a COVID-19 vaccine. But the jab in question is called the “Comirnaty” vaccine. The labels for vials of Pfizer-BioNTech are still marked for “Emergency Use Authorization.” The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of a COVID-19 vaccine has encouraged elected officials to move forward […]
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office begins testing body cameras
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s office announced September 2nd that they will begin testing body cameras with select deputies. According to the press release, “Body worn cameras are used to improve transparency and accountability for both law enforcement and the community at large.” In this initial test, three different body camera vendors will each supply the […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Agenda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 12, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, September 13 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Lynnwood City Council will discuss and/or vote on the following items: Proclamation: National Hispanic Heritage Month Confirm Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission and Parks & Recreation Board appointments American Rescue Plan Act Funding Immediate Needs Follow-up, ARPA Presentation. […]
Superintendent Reykdal and vaccine mandate exemptions
As the mandate requires employees of state agencies to be fully vaccinated or face termination, many are looking for other options. Brandi Kruse from Q13 News recently interviewed Supt. Chris Reykdal about vaccine exemptions for public education employees. When asked if he knew how many state school employees are unvaccinated, Reykdal explained that “the individual […]
One-on-One with State Rep. Lauren Davis: Lynnwood’s Community Justice Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash, September 10, 2021 — Rep. Lauren Davis (Lynnwood) has worked tirelessly with the Recovery Center task force over the last five weeks. The task force, established by Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, was charged with reexamining the Community Justice Center’s (CJC) programs and purpose. In collaboration with her fellow co-chair Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson […]
Community Justice Center to decrease jail beds and increase care
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 9, 2021 — The Lynnwood City Council held a work session Tuesday night to update the public on the latest developments of the Justice Center Project Task Force. The vote to award the construction contract of the $69 million Community Justice Center (CJC) to FORMA Construction Company was delayed until September 13 […]
Is the state-worker vaccine mandate legal and does it violate the Nuremberg Code?
OLYMPIA, Wash., September 7, 2021 — Immediately following Gov. Inslee’s press conference on August 18, wherein he issued a vaccine mandate for state employees, the Lynnwood Times reached out to his office, inquiring whether a governor has the authority to mandate a vaccine that isn’t FDA approved. The Executive Director of Communications for the Governor’s […]
Edmonds Superintendent shares COVID safety guidelines
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — On August 30, Supt. Gustavo Balderas posted a message that included COVID-19 safety guidelines for the upcoming school year to edmonds.wednet.edu. All of the information had been presented previously during Zoom conferences held earlier in the week. Staff, students, and parents were invited to attend the meetings — all of which are […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Agenda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 7, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 7 regular WORKSESSION the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the following items: Introduce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission candidate Jeanna Kim (Evan Chinn): Kim’s Board and Commission Application, Kim’s Resume. Introduce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission candidate Simreet Dhaliwhal. (Evan Chinn): Dhaliwhal’s Board […]
Denmark ends restrictions and Japan approves Ronapreve to treat COVID
Denmark’s government makes good on its promise to remove strict COVID measures when no longer necessary. On September 10, the country’s coronavirus passport program is set to expire, and the Danish government doesn’t plan to renew it. Meanwhile, in Japan, the delta variant forces the health ministry to find new ways to alleviate overcrowded hospitals. […]
