Inslee requires facial coverings or face misdemeanor
By Katrina Kukhar | Lynnwood Times Staff Update: June 24, statement by Republican House leader J.T. Willcox. “The Governor’s mask mandate is going to be counter productive. His moral authority was expended when he persisted in enforcing unfair mandates that didn’t make sense to fair-minded people and ignored his responsibility to enforce the law for all. […]
Homeless accuse County of ignoring their needs
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Since June 19, about 50 homeless residents have been camped at the Northeast corner of the Snohomish County Campus. The camp houses 30 tents, is enclosed in a chain linked fence, contains four porta potties, and three washing stations. Between June 21 to June 23, the Lynnwood Times […]
Community Transit partners with riders on safety measures
Sponsored Feature by Community Transit As some workers in our communities have been working from home in recent months, a vital segment of our population has stayed in motion. Essential workers have been on the move, and for many, public transit is how they get where they need to be. Community Transit provides bus, vanpool […]
Commentary: Extend eviction moratorium past August 1st
Commentary: Extend eviction moratorium past August 1stLetter to the Editor | Pam Hurst | Lynnwood Times I thank Governor Inslee for taking action to protect renters from experiencing homelessness during this health pandemic by extending the eviction moratorium until August 1st. I’m aware that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, our state’s housing shortage has been […]
Happy Father’s Day
This Sunday, June 20, is Father’s Day, a time to honor dad in a way that shows him how much you love him and how important he has been in your life. Fathers play such an important role in a child’s life but it has been only in last 30 years that researchers have determined […]
In a financial crisis, county officials unite behind a cause
In a financial crisis, county officials unite behind a causeBy Katrina Kukhar | Lynnwood Times Staff On April 23, the Snohomish County Citizens’ Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials (CCSEO) received a proposal signed by elected county officials requesting the commission to not vote for any salary increases for the 2021-2022 time period. The proposal […]
Alzheimer’s association adapts services during COVID-19
By Alzheimer’s Association Washington State ChapterLynnwood Times LYNNWOOD, WASH., JUNE 19, 2020 – In Washington State alone, there are 120,000 people age 65+ living with Alzheimer’s. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges for those impacted by dementia, especially for the unpaid family caregivers who support a loved one with the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association […]
Cascade Symphony Scholarships Awarded To Students
EDMONDS – Scholarships of $3,000 and $2,000 have been awarded by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra to two graduating high school music from the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts. Music students from the Northshore and Shoreline districts also were considered. Micah Cortezzo of Edmonds-Woodway High School was awarded a $3,000 scholarship while Gloria Lee of Kamiak […]
Black Lives Matter: Eight minutes and forty-six seconds
Black Lives Matter: Eight minutes and forty-six secondsBy Honorable Shirley P. Sutton At the first memorial for George Floyd, Reverend Al Sharpton asked us to stand for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. As I stood up I begin to wonder why none of the other Police officers present didn’t intervene, as there was time to […]
Have you completed the 2020 Census?
Have you completed the 2020 Census?By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff | March 28, 2020 Update June 18: Latest census response rates Update May 12: Latest census response rates Update Apr. 21: Online self-response form and non-response follow up phases have been extended to October 31 Update Apr. 13: U.S. Census Bureau extended field […]
