Mindful Monday: Be fully present to what you are doing
By Lisa Wellington | Lynnwood Times Contributor Always start with where you are. You don’t need to overthink it. Intentionally be aware of the present moment with the task at hand. Start with a daily routine habit/task as an anchor. Walk through your sensory experience as you move through the action at hand. What can […]
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 […]
City Council to review $64M Community Justice Center proposal Monday
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood, Wash., March 7, 2021 – Set to be completed in 2023, the $64 million Community Justice Center project includes the rebuilding of the existing police department, re-imagining the misdemeanor jail, a remodeled court while expanding east to the adjacent vacant, city-owned wooded area. The expansion of the […]
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 […]
Kitsap man confesses to assaulting Lynnwood minor
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood, Wash., March 5, 2021 – New details have emerged in the case of the 32-year-old man arrested last week for arranging to meet an underage Lynnwood girl. Documents revealed that the suspect drove the 12-year-old to a residence in Kitsap County and repeated assaulted her. The defendant, […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Christine Frizzell awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership
By City of Lynnwood | Press Release Lynnwood, Wash., March 5, 2021 – City Council Member Christine Frizzell was recently awarded a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas: Roles, responsibilities and […]
