Local push for K-12 ethnic studies curriculum
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Policymakers and educators across the state are pushing for academia to be inclusive of all racial and ethnic identities through the integration of ethnic studies curriculum across all grade levels. In December, the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) passed a bill sponsored by Lillian Ortiz-Self, Washington […]
9/11: The day that changed America
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff On September 11, 2001, 19 men hijacked four commercial airplanes – two were crashed into the World Trade Center, one crashed in the Pentagon and the other crashed just outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A total of 2,977 people were killed by this terrorist attack on the U.S. mainland. […]
Snohomish County Fire Marshall Upgrades Burn Ban
By Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office Due to high fire danger and sustained hot and dry weather conditions, the outdoor burn ban previously issued July 22nd, 2020 for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County has been UPGRADED to a complete burn ban which includes recreational fires. The upgraded burn ban will take effect immediately and […]
Smart lunches for Smart Kids
By Emily Countryman | Ideal Wellness | Sponsored Featured The first day of school is right around the corner! It looks a little, well, a lot, different this year. But that doesn’t mean that lunches need to change. Depending on where your kids are going for school and day care this year, you may need […]
Everett man faces 10 years for possessing stolen M4 rifle from SPD during riot
Photos place defendant at scene of theft with high-powered firearm in carrying-case By Department of Justice | Press Release Seattle, Wash., Friday, September 4, 2020 – A 24-year-old Everett resident appeared in U.S. District Court in Seattle today charged with possession of a stolen firearm in connection with a high-powered rifle taken during a downtown […]
Local businesses feel ‘blessed’ after receiving COVID grants
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff Hurt by forced shutdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions implemented by the state to combat the pandemic, local businesses in Lynnwood have begun to receive their approved small business grants announced in June. Anna’s Home Furnishing is using the funds to purchase inventory in advance of the Labor Day […]
COVID-19 Heartbreak: A season lost
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff Brynn Webster spent the morning of her 18th birthday at the Meadowdale Middle School batting cages with a day full of plans. Returning from the workout with her sister, Webster picked up her phone to check her notifications. Shortly after, she received a call from her best friend […]
Dr. Horace Scope, September 2020
Edmonds School District working to ensure equitable education to thousands
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Photo caption: Edmonds School District student uses district issued laptop at home. Photo courtesy of the Edmonds School District. As schools across the state plan an academic school year for remote instruction, educators are developing strategies to provide equitable opportunities for academic success for their most vulnerable students. […]
How Washington state can utilize mobile devices to slow the spread of COVID-19
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff With most Washington counties still stuck in Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan, several alternatives and plans to help slow the spread of COVID-19 are being discussed at the local and state level. So far in the state of Washington, state employees, national guard members, […]
