Judge overturns Washington state’s new capital gains tax
UPDATED [12:29 AM MARCH 2, 2022]: Added the Republican response to the capital gain tax ruling DOUGLAS COUNTY, March 1, 2022 – Today, Douglas County Superior Court Judge Brian Huber overturned a new capital gains tax that was signed into law last year by Governor Jay Inslee. Huber ruled that it is an unconstitutional tax […]
Public Works Board says hands off PWAA funds after House Democrats ax proposed 6-cent export fuel tax
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 1, 2022 – Last weekend House Democrats announced plans to jettison an unpopular export fuel tax proposed to support the $16.8 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation revenue package in favor of tapping the Public Works Assistance Account (PWAA). The PWAA makes low-interest loans to local governments in support of local drinking water, […]
Snohomish County Council passes resolution in support of Ukrainian neighbors
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 28, 2022 – During its Administrative Session today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Resolution 22-009 to show support for the Ukrainian community in the county. The resolution, introduced by Councilman Nate Nehring (District 1) and seconded by Councilman Jared Mead (District 4) reads: WHEREAS, late on Wednesday, February 23rd, Russian […]
Reorganization at Snohomish City Hall
UPDATE [7:25 PM FEB. 26, 2022]: Added statements from Steve Schuller. CITY OF SNOHOMISH, Wash., February 26, 2022 – The City of Snohomish is expected to officially announce this upcoming Monday the departure of City Administrator Steve Schuller. Mayor Linda Redmon confirmed with the Lynnwood Times that Heather Thomas, Public & Government Affairs Manager for […]
44th District virtual town hall
Join your 44th District legislators for a live virtual town hall on Wednesday, February 16th from 7-8 p.m. Sen. John Lovick, Rep. April Berg, and Rep. Brandy Donaghy will share updates from the 2022 legislative session and answer your questions on the issues important to you. HOW TO WATCH FACEBOOK: The live video will be […]
Feb 14: Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Meeting
MUKILTEO, Washington, February 13, 2022 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, February 14 regular WORK SESSION, the Mukilteo City Council will discuss the items listed below: Source Control Program Briefing The City is required by its 2019-2024 Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, Condition S5.C.8 (“Permit”) to develop and implement a Source Control […]
Feb 14: Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Washington, February 13, 2022 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, February 14 regular BUSINESS MEETNG, the Lynnwood City Council will discuss/vote the items listed below: Resolution to confirm emergency proclamation Finance and Public Works Departments to continue to waive the reapplication provision of LMC 13.20.080A.4, in order that customers eligible for certain special utility rates […]
City of Mukilteo unable to provide broadcast of council meetings
MUKILTEO, Wash., February 10, 2022 – To ensure transparency and provide a service to Mukilteans, the Lynnwood Times will begin broadcasting Mukilteo City Council Meetings until the City is able to resume posting City Council meetings. Last year the Mukilteo City Council approved $148,924 for upgrades to the audio/visual equipment in the Council chambers. The […]
US core inflation jumped to 7.5% in January, highest since 1982
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in January 2022 on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index (core inflation) increased 7.5 percent for January 2022 before seasonal adjustment, well above the 7.2 percent expected year-over-year […]
Snohomish County recognizes February Black History Month
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 1, 2022 – Yesterday at its REGULAR ADMNISTRATIVE SESSION, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month in Snohomish County. The resolution was introduced by Councilman Jared Mead and seconded by Councilman Nate Nehring. Resolution WHEREAS, in 1926, Black historian, author, journalist and founder […]
