SEPAC aims to increase countywide representation of African Americans
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff There’s a new political action committee to support African Americans running for elected positions in Snohomish County. The committee, known as SEPAC – the Snohomish Ebony Political Action Committee – is established to committing to increasing countywide representation of African Americans through advocating their participation on local boards, […]
Plus One Foundation provides rehabilitation excellence
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff SEATTLE – After experiencing the difficulty of accessing rehabilitation services, a two-time traumatic brain injury survivor founded a nonprofit driven to funding life-changing experiences for people living with neurological disorders. The Plus One Foundation serves children and adults with one of 500 neurological disorders or diseases through funding […]
Inslee allows museums, bowling, agritourism to reopen in Phase 2 counties
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff OLYMPIA, WA- Museums, bowling, and agritourism will now be allowed to reopen under Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Plan, according to modified guidance announced Thursday, August 20. “We have worked with stakeholders for weeks and sometimes months to arrive at these guidelines,” said Inslee. “We […]
Lynnwood teen saves friend from drowning
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A former Lynnwood lifeguard’s training proved to be instinctive this summer, saving his best friend’s life when he struggled to keep his head above the water. On July 29, Tristian Kossack, 18, and his friend, wishing to remain anonymous, were swimming in the city of Everett’s Silver Lake, […]
Snohomish County 2020 Census: Everyone Counts!
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The deadline for households to respond to the 2020 Census has been extended. Still, they are just weeks away from the deadline to finish counting millions of residents in the U.S. Have you completed the census? On August 3, Steven Dillingham, U.S. Census Bureau Director announced an extension […]
COVID-19 cases may be high but Snohomish County on track for healthcare readiness
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff As coronavirus positive case rate metrics remain high in Snohomish County, the Snohomish Health District is continuing to see hospitalizations and other coronavirus trends improve. A recent report issued by the Snohomish Health District (SHD) shows that the county’s hospitals have seen a decrease in beds occupied by […]
Lynnwood couple faces federal charges after found with up to $23 million worth of fentanyl
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Following an extensive undercover drug trafficking investigation, the Lynnwood couple connected to Snohomish County’s largest fentanyl seizure last month has been charged with federal drug and gun felonies. Jose Casablanca, 38, and Jessie Cruz, 37, made an initial appearance in the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Monday, […]
WFTCEF calls on the Federal Government to protect jobs in Washington state
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Trade-related job loss in Snohomish County is on the rise according to an analysis of data from the United States Department of Labor published August 7 by the Washington Fair Trade Education Fund (WFTCEF), a coalition of state labor, faith, environmental, farmer, and social justice groups. Analysts from […]
Inslee announces $43 million in coronavirus relief to support immigrants
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times OLYMPIA, WA- Governor Jay Inslee unveiled two relief funds to provide support for Washington residents unable to access federal stimulus programs due to their immigration status, discussed Thursday, August 13 during a press conference. On August 10, Gov. Inslee announced a $40 million Immigrant Relief Program, available to undocumented […]
ESD Board dissolves School Resource Officer program in contrast with student support
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Edmonds, Wash., – In a unanimous decision, Edmonds School District officials have ended its last existing contract with local law enforcement, completely dissolving the school resource officer program placing police officers throughout the district’s high schools. The Edmonds School District’s (ESD) board of directors voted 5-0 during a […]
