Juneteenth steps toward state holiday status
By Sydney Brown | Washington State Journal Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley, D-Seattle, often sees her grandmother’s features when she looks in the mirror. She thinks of how her grandmother, a woman of color, experienced systemic racism and fought for a better life despite societal barriers in rural Missouri only a few generations before Harris-Talley. Harris-Talley told the […]
Eviction protections approved by Senate
By Sydney Brown | Washington State Journal Olympia, Wash., March 8, 2021 – As the end of an emergency eviction moratorium looms over thousands of Washington renters, a bill requiring landlords to have just cause for evicting a tenant passed the House of Representatives in a 54-44 vote March 7. “Stopping evictions means preventing homelessness,” Rep. […]
Republicans call on Inslee to immediately return to in-person learning and ease indoor restrictions
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Olympia, Wash., March 8, 2021 – Today, Republican leaders Sen. John Braun and Rep. J.T. Wilcox sent a letter this afternoon to Governor Jay Inslee requesting him to open businesses, houses of worship and other institutions to 50% capacity and to allow local health jurisdictions determine a county’s […]
Equitable approach leads to vulnerable elders receiving COVID-19 vaccine
By Everett Housing Authority | Press Release Everett, Wash., March 8, 2021 – COVID vaccinations are being offered to elderly residents with low incomes at Everett Housing Authority properties in Everett and Snohomish County through on-site mobile clinics. The Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce, local fire departments, and Everett Housing Authority (EHA) are partnering to offer […]
LPD seeking person of interest
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood, Wash., March 7, 2021 – Last night South County Fire responded to a suspicious fire incident that occurred at Café India, located in the 19800 block of 44th Ave West. An exterior storage room at the back of the restaurant was burning when police and fire crews […]
2021 Legislative Session: Upcoming committee hearings, March 8-12
Go to TVW for broadcasts of committee hearings, work sessions and Floor action. If you’re interested in a particular event, but were not able to watch it live, TVW has you covered with its extensive and easy to search archives. Holding a remote session does not mean you don’t get to have your say. We have a brand […]
State Senate approves 7% capital gains tax
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Olympia, Wash., March 6, 2021 – Today the Washington state Senate narrowly passed SB 5096 to impose a 7% capital tax on the sale of stocks, bonds, and other high-end assets in excess of $250,000 for both individuals and couples. Those persons who profit more than $250,000 in […]
First lady Jill Biden to visit Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Photo credit: Ralph at ralph@ralphphoto.com By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff First lady Dr. Jill Biden will visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Tuesday, March 9. Dr. Biden is expected to speak with military families at both installations about the challenges they’re facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The visits […]
State Senate plans Saturday income tax vote
By Jason Mercier | Commentary Cancel your weekend plans. The income tax on capital gains (SB 5096) has been scheduled for a vote by the full Senate on Saturday. I am truly stunned that the Senate is poised to ram thru an income tax before what everyone expects to be a large increase in the March […]
Mukilteo Police investigating attempted child luring at park
Update 3/5/21 11:49 p.m.: Statement from Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, “I hope all residents keep an eye out for vehicles and individuals matching this description. Together we can keep our kids safe.” MUKILTEO, Wash., March 5, 2021 – The Mukilteo Police Department has received a report of what appears to be an attempted child […]
