Nick Coelho named 2021 Lynnwood Park Champion
LYNNWOOD – The Lynnwood Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department (PRCA) named Nick Coelho as its 2021 Park Champion for his advocacy with park improvements, support of the Friends of Scriber Lake Park, and general dedication to the advancement of parks and recreation in Lynnwood. “I thought it was awesome. I wasn’t looking for an […]
Lynnwood launches Bingo Getaway Giveaway to bolster tourism
LYNNWOOD – The Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department launched its first ever Bingo Giveaway this summer as part of its digital content strategy to increase awareness of Lynnwood, local businesses, attractions, and events. Those interested in participating can download a digital bingo card consisting of nine Lynnwood-based experiences which include the following: Explore at […]
Exclusive Interview: Martin Yamamoto, from farmhand to Mill Creek City Manager
MILL CREEK–At its June 28 meeting, the Mill Creek City Council voted, 5-1, appointing Martin Yamamoto for the City Manager position. “I am excited to have Martin Yamamoto serve as Mill Creek’s next City Manager,” Mayor Brian Holtzclaw said. “Martin has been instrumental in ‘steadying the ship’ over the last seven months following the resignation […]
Murders in Washington at all-time-high as available officers at record lows
LACEY, Wash., July 20, 2022 – Violent crime in Washington State increased 12.3% in 2021, according to a report released today by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), while the number of commissioned officers able to respond decreased 4.4% (a 495 net loss statewide). Washington State retains its ranking as the lowest […]
Mukilteo turns to Tara Dunford for financial assistance and releases its Waste Management report
MUKILTEO – Mukilteo City Council authorized a professional service agreement with Tara Dunford for technical accounting assistance and discussed the findings of Waste Management’s 2021 annual report at its regular meeting Monday, July 18. City authorizes agreement with Tara Dunford for financial assistance Council Vice President Elisabeth Crawford moved to authorize Mayor Joe Marine to […]
Could a Mukilteo trolley be the answer to the waterfront’s parking and traffic concerns? Richard Emery says yes.
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 15, 2022 – As the city of Mukilteo continues to work with residents, stakeholders, and the Port of Everett to develop a waterfront redevelopment vision, the question of traffic and parking continues to be an ongoing concern. The City of Mukilteo has recently rezoned to allow for commercial parking and discussions on […]
Ortiz-Self praises court’s dismissal in Sutherland vax lawsuit against House
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 8, 2022 – According to court documents obtained by the Lynnwood Times, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Mary Sue Wilson dismissed a Republican lawsuit lead by Rep. Robert Sutherland and five colleagues, July 1, that claimed vaccination requirements for lawmakers conducting business in the House of Representatives were discriminatory and a violation […]
Archbishop Murphy High School film picked up by national distributor
EVERETT – During the pandemic many high school drama departments were forced to put their productions on hold, but Archbishop Murphy High School turned to feature films as a way to reach audiences remotely. One of those films, Bridgehurst Asylum for the Sane, was picked up by New Jersey-based BayView Entertainment. Typically, the Everett-based private […]
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture leads motorcycle ride for vets
EVERETT, Wash. – Six-time UFC champion Randy Couture led 300 motorcyclists from the Everett Veteran Center to the Evergreen Speedway in Monroe on Saturday, June 25, for the 2nd annual Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation poker run to raise funds for combat veterans and their families. An after party featuring music by the Blue Mariah Band, […]
Summer of Fun: Where in Snohomish County to enjoy the sun
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – We made it to summer Washingtonians! After months of being cooped up in our houses avoiding the particularly cold and wet Spring, cuddled up with our happy lights, and eating vitamin D pills like candy to soften the effects of Seasonal Depression Disorder, we have finally been reunited with this fabled, mythic […]
