A look back at 2023: Public Safety stories
To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 public safety stories. There were a lot of new faces leading law enforcement in 2023, the passage of a gun control ban, a special session to address the “Blake Fix,” record car thefts throughout the state, and […]
Mukilteo city staff spotlight: City Administrator Steve Powers
MUKILTEO—As City Administrator for the City of Mukilteo, Steve Powers serves as Mayor Joe Marine’s second-in-command, overseeing the City’s daily operations, and implementing policy direction established by the Mayor and City Council. Powers began his career in local government the October of 1990, working for the city of Pheonix, Arizona, in a variety of roles […]
Garry Clark to depart Economic Alliance Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announced Thursday that is entering a leadership transition as Garry Clark, President and CEO, will be departing the organization to seek new opportunities. “We are grateful for Garry’s contributions and leadership during his time with us,” stated Rich White, outgoing Chair for EASC’s Board of Trustees. “Garry embodied Snohomish County’s […]
Lynnwood Times candidate interviews for Superior Court Position 17
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 7, 2023—The Lynnwood Times’s publisher Mario Lotmore sat down with the candidates for Snohomish County Superior Court Position 17 in the upcoming general elections on November 7. The candidates were asked the same set of 12 questions aside from the last question on behalf of their opponent. Some of the answers to […]
Lynnwood Times candidate interviews for Mukilteo City Council
MUKILTEO, Wash., October 5, 2023—Four seats on the Mukilteo City Council are up for election this year, with seven candidates in the mix. The Lynnwood Times’s Kienan Briscoe sat down with each of the candidates to learn more about them and help inform your decision for the upcoming general elections on November 7. The Lynnwood […]
Amazon opens Washington’s largest distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., September 14, 2023—Amazon held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest fulfillment center in Arlington on Thursday, September 14. “These are the types of jobs that the community needs,” said Bruno Arnal, General Manager for Amazon’s PAE2. “We are proud to invest in this area and see it grow with us.” […]
Mead and Nehring invites you to Building Bridges Tour at Lynnwood Library
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 6, 2023—Snohomish County Council President Jared Mead and Vice President Nate Nehring are inviting the public to attend a conversation on Tuesday, September 12 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lynnwood Library as part of their Building Bridges Tour geared to understanding and removing the barriers of political polarization. The Lynnwood Sno-Isle Library is located at […]
Reminder: 31st annual NUBIAN Jam celebration on July 29
The community invited to this year’s 31st Annual Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee-sponsored NUBIAN Jam, to celebrate African and African American culture. It is the largest celebration of its kind in Snohomish County with over thirty partners and sponsors. Who: Nubian Jam 2023 and you and yours!When: Saturday, July 29th, 10am – 7pmWhere: Forest Park in Everett […]
Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs
Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]
Washington poised to be the next Silicon Valley of the space industry, it just needs workers
KENT, Wash., July 6, 2023—Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and several Washington space industry leaders at the Washington Space Summit on Wednesday, July 5, to discuss regional economic opportunities as the United States revamps its space program to return to the moon and beyond. Washington’s space industry has doubled in the […]
