Sound Transit Lynnwood Link new construction alert Feb 19, 200th St SW
As early as Wednesday, February 19, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue landscaping work on 200th St SW. Crews will close the center lane on 200th Street SW between 48th Ave W and 46th Ave W. One lane going each direction will remain open. The contractor has received a temporary noise variance to complete this work. […]
Murray concerned exodus of federal workers will impact WA energy and housing sectors
In an effort to reduce federal spending and reform the government, President Donald J Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has begun its mass purge of federal workers including many Washington State researchers, electricians, engineers, and cyber security experts. Pacific Northwest agencies impacted by the […]
Judge allows Musk and DOGE to access data at 7 federal agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Tuesday, February 18, denied a request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to halt Elon Musk, the Trump administration, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing government data at seven federal agencies. “The court’s analysis here begins and ends with irreparable harm, ‘a threshold requirement in […]
Open House Regarding Jordan Creek Bridge 214 Replacement Project, Feb 20
SNOHOMISH COUNTY— Plans are moving forward to replace Jordan Creek Bridge 214 on Jordan Road between Arlington and Granite Falls. Construction of the replacement bridge is expected to begin next month. Residents are invited to join county officials at a community open house to learn about the project and necessary road closure on Thursday, February […]
ArtsFund awards $320,000 to 35 Snohomish County organizations
EDMONDS—Community Accelerator Grant program awarded a total of $320,000 to 35 Snohomish County art organizations. The program is a partnership between ArtsFund and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. This is the second consecutive year the ArtsFund has partnered with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to deliver $10 million total of unrestricted funding to […]
Northwest Orchid Society’s Indoor Plant Festival returns March 22
LYNNWOOD—This upcoming March 22 through 23, the Northwest Orchid Society is returning to the Lynnwood Event Center for its 2nd annual Indoor Plant Festival. Presale tickets begin at $8 a day but increase up to $10 if purchased on the day of the event. For $40, guests can also purchase a Preview Event ticket which grants access to an […]
South County firefighters return from assisting with Los Angeles wildfires
All eight South County Fire firefighters returned safely to Snohomish County on Saturday, January 25, after being deployed for two weeks assisting with the Los Angeles wildfires. The crew were deployed in early January, separated into two teams of four, and both assigned to the Palisades Fire. All eight of the fire fighters volunteered for […]
What you need to know: Who are the final 8 candidates vying to fill Lynnwood City Council vacancy
LYNNWOOD—From a total of 19 applicants vying to fill the Lynnwood City Council Position 5 vacancy, formerly held by Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, the Council on February 10 selected 8 the final candidates to interview on Tuesday, February 18, during the regularly scheduled Work Session. The City Council will vote at a Special Business Meeting on Thursday, February […]
Lynnwood Postmaster: Celebrating milestones and looking ahead
It is with great pride that I step into the role of Postmaster for Lynnwood, Washington. As the 16th postmaster to serve this community, I join a legacy built on customer service stretching back to at least 1948. The U.S. Postal Service as a whole is also embarking on a remarkable year, celebrating 250 years […]
Washington’s Lottery achieves nation’s highest level of responsible gambling certification
OLYMPIA—Washington’s Lottery announced on February 11 that it has achieved the highest level of responsible gambling certification in the country. As acknowledged by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), Washington’s Lottery officially was certified for Responsible Gambling Verification Best Practices at the Sustaining […]
