Pierce County joins Snohomish County push for Phase 2 variance
Pierce County joins Snohomish County push for Phase 2 varianceBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Comments by elected officials Today Pierce County joins Snohomish County leaders applying for Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start Washington” phased COVID-19 reopening plan. Just after 4 p.m. today, in a tweet, County Executive Bruce Dammeier, County […]
Extended: Congressional Art Competition submission due June 1
Extended: Congressional Art Competition submission due June 1- Lynnwood Times DUE DATE EXTENDED: All artwork must be submitted no later than Monday, June 1, at 4:00 p.m. (was May 31). Due to COVID-19, submissions may be emailed to CongressionalArt.WA02@mail.house.gov. Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives holds a nationwide high school arts competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an […]
Inslee announces state’s long term care testing plan and farmworker protections
Lynwood Times Inslee announces state’s long term care testing plan and farmworker protections- Widespread testing for employees and residents of long term care facilities and protections for farmworkers in housing, transportation, and job sites. By Office of thr Governor | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today laid out additional health and safety guidelines for the […]
Snohomish County Leaders Push to Enter Phase II of Opening
Action by Board of Health and County Council necessary to advance proposal By Snohomish County Goverment | Press Release Updated 12:26 p.m. May 28: Added links to 10 a.m. meeting, 11:30 a.m. meeting and copies of agendas EVERETT, Snohomish County, May 28, 2020 — Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Board of Health Chair Stephanie Wright, and […]
Health Board members weigh in on Thursday’s vote, one blames Fortney
This article is an update to “A new sheriff in town” article Board of Health members provided statements Health District alleges Dr. Spitters already had the authority the Board of Health voted to give him during the special meeting on May 21 Washington Coalition for Open Government is looking into possible Open Meetings Act violations […]
Inslee authorizes L&I to penalize businesses that violate his Safe Start Plan
By Tim Church | L&I Director of Communications Update 12:30 p.m. May 28: A workplace safety citation that could carry a fine of nearly $10,000 or more. Washington businesses that decide to open or operate in direct violation of Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order may be cited and fined for unsafe workplace conditions under […]
Update: Outdoor recreation in Phases 1 and 2
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Staffed outdoor tennis facilities public and private Guided ATV, paddle sports, and horseback riding Guided fishing Go-cart tracks, ORV/motocross facilities, and participant-only motorsports Gondolas Zoos All other activities substantially similar in operation Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance further clarifying outdoor recreation requirements in Phase 1 and […]
Prolific vehicle prowler arrested
Information from the community helps police locate and pursue suspect By Sergeant Josh McClure | Edmonds Police Department A 24-year old Lynnwood man was booked into the Snohomish County Jail in connection with multiple vehicle prowls in the Edmonds-Woodway and Five Corners area. During the early morning hours of Monday, May 25th, Edmonds officers were […]
A new sheriff in town
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff On Thursday, May 21, the Snohomish County Board of Health approved by a vote of 11 to 4 to give Snohomish County health officer, Dr. Christopher Spitters, the authority to pursue legal action against businesses that do not follow his COVID-19/health directives. This was a special meeting on […]
Snohomish Health District employee receives prestigious WSEHA award
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Brenna Hoppe, an environmental health specialist with the Snohomish Health District, was presented virtually with the “Rookie of the Year” award from the Washington State Environmental Health Association. “I was very surprised and honored to have been recognized for this award. My time here at the Snohomish Health […]
