Nothing Bundt Cakes serving high quality old-fashioned treats
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 25, 2023—Dozens celebrated the grand opening of Nothing Bundt Cakes located in the Lynnwood Crossroads shopping center at 196th St and HWY 99 on Friday, February 24, 2023. “I’m so excited to have them here,” Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell shared with the Lynnwood Times. “I can’t tell you how many times I peeked […]
Verdant awards $4.3 million in community health grants
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 24, 2023—The Verdant Health Commission awards $4.3 million in new grants to 31 community organizations offering programs and services that address their strategic priorities: Mental Health, Healthcare Access and Food Security. “This funding will ensure that health related programming is available and accessible for the community. By working together with healthcare organizations […]
Representatives sought for Snohomish County Board of Equalization
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 23, 2023—The Office of Hearings Administration seeks applicants for the Board of Equalization, an independent body that hears appeals of property tax determinations made by the assessor. The board consists of five members and two alternate members who are appointed by the Snohomish County Council. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in […]
Children’s Day brings a bill back for Suciasaurus rex to become Washington’s official dinosaur
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 23, 2023—House Bill 1020, introduced by Representatives Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) with co-sponsors Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah) and Cindy Ryu (D-Lynnwood) establishes a fossil nicknamed “Suciasaurus rex” as Washington state’s official dinosaur. Children and grandchildren sat on laps and wandered the aisles of the House of Representatives for this year’s Children’s Day at the […]
The day Everett stood still: Snohomish County Courthouse lockdown full report
EVERETT, Wash., February 23, 2023—The Snohomish County Courthouse entered lockdown around 1 p.m., December 12, 2022, after an armed suspect wearing a bulletproof vest entered the lobby. Roads around the seven-acre Snohomish County Administration Plaza were taped off and closed and there is was large multi-agency law enforcement presence that included the Bureau of Alcohol, […]
Evergreen State Fair Park says goodbye to Building 400 after nearly 70 years of memories
MONROE, Wash., February 22, 2023—The tan painted wooden clad Commercial Building 400 that attracted millions of visitors over the span of approximately 66 years with activities at the Evergreen State Fair will be replaced with a new plaza. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers joined Evergreen State Fair Board members and county staff to a Golden […]
New Marysville Fire Chief hire is a historical first
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 22, 2023—The Marysville Fire Department named Ned Vander Pol as its newest fire chief on February 15 breaking with the over six-decade tradition of promoting candidates from within its ranks of a talented brigade. Vander Pol was sworn in at the Fire Board meeting. Ned Vander Pol served previously as chief of […]
Third time is a charm! Marysville School levy passing
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 14, 2023—After two unsuccessful attempts for the Marysville School District, it appears from initial results that voters agreed to approve an approximately $107 million replacement levy. Last year’s similar levies in Marysville garnered 40.7% approval in February and 45.8% approval in April. Tuesday’s 53% approval is a huge win for newly […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District is renamed The District
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 14, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District has changed its name to The District to signifying the beginning of the forward momentum of growth and development for the future. The District will work together with their tenants, team members, local community, and guests of Lynnwood to make a collective impact for the LOVE […]
More than 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian refugees now call Snohomish County home
Snohomish County, Wash., February 14, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that since October 2021, when the United States saw a significant influx of refugees from conflict zones, the County in partnership with local nonprofits have provided resettlement services and support to over 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. “For decades, Snohomish County has […]
