Boeing using thermal disinfection to successfully kill COVID-19
By The Boeing Company SEATTLE, Dec. 15, 2020 — Boeing and the University of Arizona put an age-old technique, thermal disinfection, to use in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers validated that applying heat to surfaces, especially on hard-to-clean flight deck equipment, effectively eliminates SARS-CoV-2. Click picture below to watch video. Results indicate that the virus can be destroyed […]
SOS Kim Wyman issues statement about website threatening election officials
By Kim Wyman | Office of Secretary of State OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State over the weekend was made aware of a website that lists Washington state’s elections director among election officials nationwide who the site creators claim “have aided and abetted the fraudulent election against Trump.” The site includes images […]
Inslee proposes equity-based budget for Washington state
For the first time, the governor directed state agencies to center budgetary decision packages and legislation around equity. By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a historic equity policy package for the upcoming 2021 legislative session, including $365M for equity-related decision packages and budget items. For the first time, the governor directed state agencies […]
County Auditor seeks committee members for local ballot measure statements
By The Office of Snohomish County Auditor The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the February 9, 2021 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. Pamphlets are delivered as an insert in the ballot envelope. Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of whom […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra cancels remainder of 2020-21 in-person concerts due to pandemic
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is canceling the remainder of its 2020-21 season of concerts at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, due to heightened and unpredictable government restrictions recently put into place for public gatherings due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the orchestra will continue to offer concerts online, with each new musical presentation […]
WA state Electoral College to vote in Olympia Dec. 14
Olympia, Wash., — On Monday, December 14, the electors who represent Washington state’s 12 electoral votes will meet at the Legislative building in Olympia to cast their votes for the U.S. president and vice president. This process will take place throughout the country on December 14. Due to the pandemic, the Legislative building remains closed […]
All unemployment claims increased 10% during the week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 5
OLYMPIA – During the week of November 29 – December 5, there were 24,587 initial regular unemployment claims (up 10.1 percent from the prior week) and 492,533 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (up 7.1 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Initial regular claims applications remain […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District Notice
Meeting date and time: December 15th, 2020 at 6:00 pm This meeting will take place electronically. The public may participate by calling 1 (866) 730-7514, participant code: 947627#.
TeleHealth Access for Seniors
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Local students are fostering accessible healthcare for senior and low-income communities throughout the coronavirus pandemic with donated devices, virtually connecting them with their practitioners. During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth- or virtually facilitated healthcare-related services- has grown as a popular alternative to in-person visits in efforts to mitigate the […]
Little Dogs for Big Dogs event Dec 12
Lynnwood K-9 officers Earl, Rico, Kiro, and Chase cordially invite you to a socially distanced meet and six foot greet! Where: Alderwood Mall parking lot between Claim Jumper & Anthony’sWhen: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 12.Suggested Donation: $15 to $25 Our K-9s and their handlers will be at Alderwood Mall with mini versions […]
