Edmonds School District adopts hybrid of online and in-person classes for fall reopening
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Students in the Edmonds School District will get to determine how they wish to receive instruction this coming fall, choosing between learning entirely virtually from home or coming to school on certain days of the week. Unable to accommodate six-feet of distance between all students and staff, a […]
Bothell police officer killed by friendly fire
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff BOTHELL, WA- Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop died by gunshot in the crossfire of his partner after a man opened fire on their patrol vehicle after fleeing from a traffic stop. Bothell Officer Jonathan Shoop, 32, and partner Mustafa Kumcur were on patrol the night of July 13, […]
Local colleges relieved Trump rescinded ICE rule
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A recently issued ruling that would prohibit international students from residing in the U.S. while studying at higher education institutions only offering virtual instruction in the fall, has been rescinded. As many higher education institutions transition to virtual instruction amidst the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
City of Lynnwood to use emergency funds to offset $2.2 million budget deficit
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood will use its emergency reserves to fulfill a $2 million gap that emerged out of the coronavirus pandemic in the city’s budget, the decision authorized by the Lynnwood City Council. At its July 13 business meeting, the City Council approved using the general fund reserves to neutralize […]
Local voices featured in coronavirus pandemic documentary
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A documentary chronicling the lives of Edmonds, Marysville, and Seattle residents during the COVID-19 pandemic is now in post-production, to be released early this fall. Local filmmaker Brandon Tiehen’s “COVID: 2020” reflects on the powers and effects of the coronavirus through personifying the virus as a supervillain. Sharing […]
Snohomish County Parks celebrate Park and Recreation Month
We’re redefining the field of parks and recreation as an essential, vital necessity By Rose Smith, Communications Specialist, Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital […]
Fundraiser for Lake Ballinger drowning victim
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA, July 20, 2020 — Drowning victim at Lake Ballinger identified as Ismael Mazariegos Barreda, a 33-year old resident of Mountlake Terrace. Sunday, Barreda joined his siblings at Lake Ballinger to enjoy some fun at the lake. Barreda never returned from a swim to the lake’s […]
Boeing to support International Space Station operations through 2024
Contract extension takes NASA-Boeing partnership for orbiting laboratory into third decade By Boeing Press Release HOUSTON, July 15, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], NASA’s lead industry partner for the International Space Station (ISS) since 1993, will continue supporting the celebrated orbiting laboratory through September of 2024 under a $916 million contract extension awarded today. Boeing […]
Hundreds join Fortney to support law enforcement and in remembrance of Officer Shoop
by Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff EVERETT, WA, July 17, 2020 — Over 350 attended a Back the Blue rally in Everett, WA. The Snohomish County Republican Party sponsored the event at the Snohomish County Plaza to show support to law enforcement and first responders. Event organizer, Anita Azariah shared with attendees that efforts […]
Jim Nelson to serve as interim Lynnwood Chief of Police
By City of Lynnwood | Press Release Editors Note: The vote to approve Nelson by the Lynnwood City Council is scheduled for the August 10 Business Meeting. Mayor Nicola Smith has selected Deputy Chief Jim Nelson to serve as Lynnwood’s next Chief of Police after the retirement of Chief Tom Davis at the end of […]
