Dr Paul A Stoot named Lynnwood Times Person of the Year for 2024
EVERETT—It with absolute pleasure that the Lynnwood Times staff has named Dr. Paul A. Stoot Sr, founder/CEO or Rise Up Academy, as its Person of the Year for 2024 for his faith-based community service and dedication to providing accessible, and affordable, quality early childhood education especially to underserved communities. “After being in this community and […]
She did it her way, second Lynnwood councilwoman resigns in less than a year
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby has officially resigned from her council duties effective January 6, one day prior to her taking the oath to be sworn in as the new District 2 Snohomish County PUD Commissioner. Lynnwood City Council Vice President Altamirano-Crosby won a seat as Snohomish County PUD Commissioner last General Election […]
Reza Ghandhari recognized for 30-years of service with Community Transit
EVERETT—Reza Ghandhari was recognized by Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz on January 2 for his 30 years of service with the public transit agency. Over his tenure, he received nine commendations, earned his million-mile driver badge, and is considered one of the agency’s highest performing drivers. Ghandhari escaped certain death fleeing his birth-country of Iran […]
Community Transit Board approved 5-year Sustainability Action Plan
EVERETT—At its first meeting of 2025 on January 2, the Community Transit Board of Directors approved a Sustainability Policy and authorized its CEO Ric Ilgenfritz to implement a five-year Sustainability Action Plan based the three pillars of people, planet, and prosperity. The agency defines sustainability as “the processes and methods used to protect the environment, […]
Celebrate Love at the Marysville Wedding Show
MARYSVILLE—Start planning the wedding of your dreams at the Marysville Wedding Show. This inspiring event will be held at the beautiful and historic Marysville Opera House. Known for its timeless elegance and historic charm, it provides a stunning backdrop for weddings and events, making it the perfect venue for the Marysville Wedding Show. The show […]
The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2025
New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, and requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV are among the changes in Washington state law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025. Washington state lawmakers passed roughly 340 bills during the 2024 legislative session, which wrapped up […]
Cellist Nathan Chan returns in ‘Bartok and Chausson’ concert
Maestro Michael Miropolsky promises “an evening of exciting discovery” when the Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO), under his direction, presents its Bartok and Chausson concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Avenue North, in Edmonds. “We have never before performed any of the pieces (in […]
South County Fire maintains Protection Class 3 rating
EVERETT—South County Fire has maintained a Protection Class 3 rating by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB). The rating, among the top 15% in the state, applies to communities served by South County Fire including Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated southwest Snohomish County. WSRB ratings range from Class 1 to […]
Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Opening Day of 119th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives elected Representative Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as House Speaker with a vote of 218. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) received 215. Republicans Ralph Norman (SC-5) and Keith Self (TX-3) switched their votes prior to the vote being called to give Johnson the 218 votes […]
Northwest Watercolor Society to showcase at Seattle Convention Center
The Seattle Convention Center (SCC) has invited Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) back for a Signature Exhibition beginning January 23 and running through July 15, 2025. Eighty-five paintings from 63 Signature and Gold Medal Fellowship members will on display in the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery on Level 2 of the Arch Building located at 705 Pike Street, […]
