Applicants sought for affordable housing projects
Applications for an estimated $1.5 million in federal funds and local funds to develop affordable rental housing and shelter projects will be accepted through July 27, 2020. By Snohomish County Government | Press Release EVERETT, Wash., June 4, 2020 – Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications to […]
WA ESD unemployment check fraud case expands to nearly $1 billion
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Lacamas Magazine. It is published here with permission from and full attribution to Lacamas Magazine (www.LacamasMagazine.com) and Editor Ernie Geigenmiller. BREAKING NEWS — According to Senator Ann Rivers (18th Legislative District), whose office was briefed June 3 by the Employment Security Department (ESD), the unemployment check fraud […]
Mayor Smith message to residents following June 1 Emergency Civil Order
Yesterday I implemented an Emergency Civil Order and a 5pm curfew for the safety of our Lynnwood community. Our Lynnwood Police Department became aware of credible threats made via social media and other sources concerning the Alderwood Mall. The threats were inciting looting, rioting, and property damage aimed at our Lynnwood businesses, which have already […]
Alderwood Mall closed – Day 2
The City of Lynnwood is again closing roads around Alderwood Mall and the entire mall property remains closed. Specifics are in the image below. We’ve had a lot of questions about what kinds of threats we’ve received and what “proof” of planned looting we had that led to us taking these actions. We are very […]
County application for Phase 2 officially submitted
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — In a series of back-to-back special meetings on Friday, May 29, the Board of Health and Snohomish County Council, in a show of bi-partisan support, voted unanimously to approve resolutions in support move to Phase 2 of the state’s Safe Start plan. The plan was submitted today, June 1, by Snohomish […]
Lynnwood under curfew, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Around 4:00 p.m. today, June 1, Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, imposed a 5:00 p.m. June 1 to 5 a.m. June 2 curfew. No person shall enter or remain in the public right-of-way, or in the public parks, or at any other public place within Lynnwood City limits. The general Curfew shall continue until 5:00 am […]
Alderwood Mall closed – No access permitted
Lynnwood Police | Press Release LYNNWOOD, WA (June 1, 2020) – We have become aware of potential groups bent on causing property damage and theft at the Alderwood Mall, similar to what we have seen in other neighboring jurisdictions in the Puget Sound region. We are staging resources and are also denying access to the Alderwood […]
Bellevue volunteer clean up at 10 a.m. June 1
By Joe Fain, President & CEO | Bellevue Chamber We were all shocked and outraged by the violence that ended the life of an unarmed black man last Monday. While we work to rebuild our community, we cannot ignore the pain that so many feel – not merely as a result of history – but […]
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd Riots
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd RiotsBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Update: At 8:09 a.m. May 31, Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring released the following statement: “The killing of George Floyd was an unacceptable tragedy and we must all demand justice. It is shameful that those gathered to peacefully protest this […]
Candle light vigil for George Floyd on June 3
Candle light vigil for George Floyd on June 3By Shawn Green | Lynnwood Resident | Lynnwood Times This is a notice of a socially distant, peaceful protest to mourn the horrendous murder of George Floyd. We are hoping that all members of the community can join us for a united show of support and solidarity […]
