Upcoming Lynnwood Interurban Trail Closure
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 1, 2022—As early as Friday, September 9, Sound Transit’s contractor will work at the Interurban Trail to complete construction of a permanent shared-use trail. This work will require a 24/7 closure of a portion of the Interurban Trail by the Lynnwood Transit Center from Friday, September 9 through Friday, September 23. Detours […]
Mayor Franklin swears in six new Everett Police Officers
EVERETT, Wash., September 1, 2022—Last night Everett welcomed six new Everett Police officers. This is the biggest group of Everett Police officers to have been sworn-in in almost a decade! Please welcome new officers Trysten Buckley, Ryan Eastham, D’Ondre Gibbs, Blake Johnson, Alieu Joof, and Taylor Smith! Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin personally pinned each new […]
Jim Smith breaks his silence: The truth about the Racism Report
LYNNWOOD, August 31, 2022—In a third-party investigation by Haggard & Ganson LLP of allegations against Councilman Jim Smith concludes that “claims of race and sex discrimination” by City Executive Assistant Leah Jensen is substantiated but the claim of a hostile work environment by City of Lynnwood Race and Social Justice Coordinator Douglas Raiford was “not substantiated.” Below is an […]
Chris Eck seeks appointment to Snohomish County Council
Edmonds Resident Chris Eck formally announces interest in filling the recently vacated County Council District 3 Position previously held by former Councilmember Stephanie Wright Edmonds, WA August 31, 2022 – Snohomish County Planning Commissioner Chris Eck will seek the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer Nomination to the Snohomish County Council District 3 position, after Council Member […]
Mill Creek appointment of new Deputy City Manager
MILL CREEK, Wash., August 31, 2022 – City Manager Martin Yamamoto announces the promotion of Laurel Brock to Deputy City Manager. Before her promotion, Brock served as the City’s Finance Director since December 2020. “Laurel Brock has been a collaborative leader and instrumental in ensuring continual productivity during the City’s rebuilding process. Leveraging her depth […]
$46 million acquisition of Northview Corporate Center in Lynnwood by Nitze-Stagen
SEATTLE, Wash., August 31, 2022—Nitze-Stagen, a leading Seattle real estate development, investment, and management company, announced yesterday that it has purchased the Northview Office Building located at 20700 – 44th Avenue in Lynnwood, for $46 million. The office building will be part of Nitze-Stagen’s Opportunity Zone portfolio and further its commitment to owning and managing […]
Executive Somers welcomes regional leaders of SBA, EPA, and USDA
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 31, 2022—Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers welcomed United States Small Business Administration Region 10 Administrator Michael Fong, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington State Rural Development Director Helen Price Johnson for meetings with key enterprises in Snohomish County. They were also joined […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby seeks appointment to Snohomish County District 3 seat
LYNNWOOD, August 30, 2022—Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby will seek the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer nomination for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3, to fill the vacancy left after the resignation of Councilwoman Stephanie Wright. Councilwoman Altamirano-Crosby currently serves on the Lynnwood City Council and succeeded Snohomish County Councilwoman Stephanie Wright as the […]
Edmonds School Board Director Carin Chase seeks appointment to Snohomish County Council
EDMONDS, Wash., August 30, 2022—Edmonds School Board Director Carin Chase will seek appointment to the District 3 Snohomish County Council position. Current Council Member Stephanie Wright has announced her plan to leave this position to accept a position as Executive Policy Officer to County Executive Dave Sommers, and we thank her for her service to […]
Parents beware, Rainbow Fentanyl is here in the PNW
First reported by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and shared on social media by Hope Soldiers, a grassroots organization helping those struggling with addiction, a dangerous new form of fentanyl has made its way to the Pacific Northwest called “rainbow fentanyl,” a brightly-colored version of the highly-toxic synthetic opioid responsible for hundreds of fatal overdoses […]
