Lake Stevens and Sewer District legal battle reaches nearly $700,000
LAKE STEVENS—Since the City of Lake Stevens and the Lake Stevens Sewer District entered a legal battle involving a merging agreement in 2020, the total cost of legal-related fees, by both the City and the District, has reached a total of nearly $700,000. The city and sewer district have been participating in a less-than-amicable merger […]
Is Secretary Hobbs using lawfare to abolish the 30-Day residency requirement?
OLYMPIA—Dale Whitaker, the GOP-endorsed candidate for Washington Secretary of State, will attend a crucial hearing on June 25 at 10 a.m. in Olympia to defend the 30-day residency requirement for voter eligibility outlined in the state constitution. Whitaker is vocal about his opposition to the recent legal case, Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans v. […]
Council Corner: Firework celebrations in the City of Lynnwood
At the Lynnwood City Council meeting on June 10th of this year, I was joined by other members of the Lynnwood City Council in asking Lynnwood City Staff to revisit the Lynnwood Municipal Code ban on firework discharge within city limits for the 4th of July. We asked staff to bring back language for the Council […]
Dispersed campfires banned on state lands in southeast Washington
OLYMPIA—Starting 12:01 a.m., Friday, June 21, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) banned dispersed campfires on lands it manages throughout its Southeast Region of Washington state as hot, dry summer weather is likely to increase wildfire danger in the area. Multiple wildfires are already actively burning in the region, DNR reports. Fire dangers are prevalent […]
Lynnwood City Council to seek grant for Meadowdale Playfields
LYNNWOOD—For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on June 23, the City Council will vote/discuss authorizing a grant application for replacement of lighting at the Meadowdale Playfields among other items listed below. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com).To review the full agenda in […]
Lynnwood Police Weekly Review: Retail thieves arrested
LYNNWOOD—Below is the Lynnwood Police Weekly Review Media Board Spreadsheet for June 9 to June 15, 2024. The video highlights notable LPD incidents by Public Affairs & Communications Manager Maren McKay the week ending June 21, 2024. The Lynnwood Police Department has openings for its Youth Camp that runs July 22 to July 26. Police Camp gives […]
South County Fire offers free fireworks ban yard signs
Free “fireworks ban” yard signs are available from South County Fire to help spread the word that fireworks are illegal in southwest Snohomish County. Fireworks use is illegal throughout South County Fire’s service area: Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated southwest Snohomish County. Yard signs will be available for residents to pick […]
Inslee appoints Gent Welsh adjutant general
OLYMPIA—Brigadier general Gent Welsh has been appointed adjutant general of Washington, Governor Jay Inslee announced on Friday, June 21. Welsh will command all Washington Army and Air National Guard forces and serve as the director of the Washington Military Department, which along with the Washington National Guard, includes the state’s Emergency Management Division and the Washington […]
See you in court! CADF wins battle in whistleblower suit
OLYMPIA—The Citizen Action Defense Fund (CADF) won its legal battle on Friday, June 21, against the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Office of Financial Management’s attempt to dismiss cap-and-trade scheme whistleblower Scott Smith’s lawsuit. “This isn’t just about me – it’s about state employees everywhere,” said Scott Smith. “I look forward to […]
Reminder: Paine Field Airport remains a no-drone zone
EVERETT—Paine Field Airport is reminding Snohomish County residents that it is illegal to fly a drone within five miles of the airfield without first obtaining permission from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the airport. With the rapid advancement of technology, the availability of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, has significantly […]
