Snohomish businesses receive $12.7M in much needed grant relief
Over $12 million in CARES Act funding will be awarded By Snohomish County Government | Press Release Editors Note: Business sector breakdown and graphs were added by Lynnwood Times staff. EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County announced grant awards for the Relief, Recovery and Resiliency (R3) and the First in Flight (F3) […]
Larsen votes to support WA essential workers, first responders
By Office of Rick Larsen | Press Release Releases New Details on Benefits for State and Local Communities & Counties Editors Note: HEROES Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on May 15 with a vote of 208 yeas vs. 199 nays. The bill, is also known as the coronavirus relief bill, and the Health […]
Leisure Care honors employees with “Heroes’ Day” on May 7th
By Natalia Dotto | Leisure Care Press Release Leisure Care says thank you to more than 5,000 senior living healthcare workers and staff with a national day of gratitude. Seattle, WA. — Leisure Care, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned senior living companies, is celebrating its staff and nursing teams across the nation on May […]
Mukilteo begins city-wide Spirit Week April 27
By Officer Myron Travis, Mukilteo Police Department MUKILTEO, WA — On Monday, April 27, 2020, The City of Mukilteo will begin two consecutive weeks of a “Mukilteo Spirit” campaign. Monday through Friday for two weeks, Mukilteo residents can participate in various themed activities to show unity and support for the entire community. The week kicks […]
Judd & Black Appliance supporting food banks, 80th anniversary
By Judd & Black Appliance | Shared by Lynnwood Times Now as much as ever, it takes amazing employees, loyal customers and a supportive community to thrive as a local business – especially for 80 years. Judd & Black Appliance is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2020 after launching at the start of World War […]
Lynnwood Police Dept. providing services and support
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Amidst the coronavirus health crisis, Lynnwood’s Community Health and Safety Section Outreach Team continue to provide services and support. “These are certainly unprecedented times for all service providers and first responders,” said the team’s police social worker Ashley Dawson. “We continue to work closely with our existing clients, […]
Community support keeps Sparta’s Pizza & Pasta House open
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Local Lynnwood restaurants are accommodating to Gov. Jay Inslee’s proclamation prohibiting in-person dining at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic and are still open for business. Michelle Mather, a waitress and manager at Sparta’s Pizza & Pasta House, says the restaurant has been able to adjust with ease due to […]
Inslee signs bill package to support state effort combating the COVID-19 outbreak
Office of the Governor | Press Release Provide $200 million to state agencies, local government and tribal governments Move $175 million from the Budget Stabilization Account to the Disaster Response Account Distribute $25 million of federal funds to local governments and federally-recognized tribes Fund expanded virus testing at the University of Washington Allows school employees […]
Senators balance transportation budget despite $450M shortfall caused by I-976
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service Senators say they did things they would not normally do to make ends meet Lawmakers warn that new revenue streams will be necessary for future sustainability Facing a shortfall of $450 million, lawmakers this week patched together a budget to fund highway maintenance, the Washington State Patrol and […]
Elizabeth Warren addresses over 7,000 at Seattle Rally
By Luke Putvin | Last updated: Feb. 24, 2020 On February 22, Senator and Presidential Primary candidate Elizabeth Warren addressed over 7,000 at her rally in Seattle. The rally was held at the Seattle Center Armory which filled quickly; overflow went to the nearby Fisher Pavilion where Warren’s speech was shown on a large projector […]
