Lawsuit filed to stop L&I emergency rule fining businesses up to $10,000
By Building Industry Association of Washington | Press Release Olympia, WA — June 8, 2020 — The Building Industry of Washington today filed a lawsuit to repeal an emergency rule that authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to fine businesses that violate Gov. Inslee’s Stay at Home Order. The suit, filed in Thurston […]
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Lynnwood recognizes June as PRIDE month
By Office of the Mayor | City of Lynnwood June is recognized as Pride Month, a time when people across the world celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on the contributions that this community has made, and continues to make, throughout the world. Here in Lynnwood, we are committed to being a safe, welcoming and […]
Snohomish County creates digital alliance with Microsoft
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release EVERETT, Wash., June 8, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), becoming the first county in Washington State to execute a Digital Alliance with Microsoft. This public/private partnership helps advance technology improvements and skills building through a number of initiatives, including […]
Council to attempt an override of Mayor’s veto
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff On June 6, it was brought to the attention of the Lynnwood Times that Councilman George Hurst will bring a motion for a vote to override Mayor Nicola Smith’s veto of Ordinance 3358 that the City Council approved on May 26 by a 4-3 vote to end the […]
LPD training, policies, and community response
By Police Chief Tom Davis | Lynnwood Police Department I have received numerous questions about the Lynnwood Police Department related to our policies, training, data collection, and other topics as they relate to the horrific events in Minneapolis where a police officer killed George Floyd. As I stated in my original letter to our community, what […]
Providence ElderPlace expands service area to Snohomish County
By Provident ElderPlace | Press Release Redmond, WA (June 5, 2020): Providence ElderPlace, a care system for older adults that combines healthcare and social services in one place, is expanding its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to serve residents of South Snohomish County. This innovative program offers medical care, long-term care and […]
You are approved, effective immediately!
By Snohomish County Health District and contributions from Lynnwood Times staff, Mario Lotmore Updated 2:03 p.m.: Added Lynnwood Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s statement Update: 1:56 p.m.: Added Phase 2 does and don’t graphic released by the Snohomish Health District Update, 1:35 p.m.: Added Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring’s statement Update, 12:45 p.m.: Added Lynnwood Councilwoman Shannon Session’s […]
Senator claims L&I doesn’t have emergency authority to fine businesses
A new effort by the Inslee Administration to prosecute businesses that reopen without state permission is an unconscionable power grab not authorized by state law, says Senator Doug Ericksen (R-42). Ericksen is calling for the immediate repeal of an “emergency rule” adopted last week by the state Department of Labor and Industries. The rule allows […]
Here are some tips to Adopt a Cat?
By Petcurean, https://www.petcurean.com/ While many of us have been staying home to contribute to public health and safety, some have also opened their homes to new pets. According to the Humane Society of the United States, the rates of fostering in particular have increased by 90 percent in some cities. In Canada, adoption numbers have […]
