Public Works Board says hands off PWAA funds after House Democrats ax proposed 6-cent export fuel tax
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 1, 2022 – Last weekend House Democrats announced plans to jettison an unpopular export fuel tax proposed to support the $16.8 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation revenue package in favor of tapping the Public Works Assistance Account (PWAA). The PWAA makes low-interest loans to local governments in support of local drinking water, […]
Mukilteo State of the City Address
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 1, 2022 – The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce held its first speaker series of the year, Thursday, February 24, discussing topics such as waterfront development, beautification, annexation, and business within the city. Held at Rosehill Community Center, Thursday’s event was one of four speaker series sponsored by Community Transit, Matt Martin State […]
Reorganization at Snohomish City Hall
UPDATE [7:25 PM FEB. 26, 2022]: Added statements from Steve Schuller. CITY OF SNOHOMISH, Wash., February 26, 2022 – The City of Snohomish is expected to officially announce this upcoming Monday the departure of City Administrator Steve Schuller. Mayor Linda Redmon confirmed with the Lynnwood Times that Heather Thomas, Public & Government Affairs Manager for […]
Lynnwood hosts Community Recovery Center Open House
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 25, 2022 – The City of Lynnwood held an online Open House on the design process of the new Lynnwood Community Recovery Center, February 15. Moderated by Communications and Public Affairs Officer Julie Moore, the panel included Chief of Police Jim Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer for RI International Jamie Sellar, Representative Lauren […]
Snohomish County CASA Program announces Champion for Children award winner
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 25, 2022 – Peggy Estela, a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with Snohomish County, is the recipient of the Champion for Children award designating her as volunteer of the year for the Snohomish County CASA Program. Ms. Estela is recognized for being a champion in the lives of abused and […]
Liias and Lovick introduce bills to reduce road fatalities
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 24, 2022 – Legislation to increase road safety and decrease traffic fatalities was introduced in the Washington State Senate today. Senate Bill 5982 would lower the blood alcohol limit for operating a motorized vehicle, while Senate Joint Memorial 8010 requests Congress to mandate the use of technology to prompt motorists to conform […]
Snohomish County Arts and Culture Grants Open February 28, 2022
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 22, 2022 – The Snohomish County Arts and Culture Grants open for application on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, and closes on March 25, 2022. The County’s 1% for the Arts Fund will reimburse up to $2,000 in expenses for projects completed by Dec. 31, 2022. Governments and 501(c)(3) non-profit agencies can apply […]
Lynnwood approves PARC update, emergency proclamation, and Scriber Creek ROW
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 23, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council approved its 2022 PARC plan update, Scriber Creek Trail right-of-way administrative settlement memorandum, and scheduled its first in-person meeting back this year, at their business meeting February 14. Emergency Proclamation After approving past meeting’s minutes, public comments, a proclamation celebrating Black History Month, and an unanimous […]
Canadian pastor Artur Pawlowski denied bail, in solitary confinement for trucker convoy protests
ALBERTA, Canada, February 23, 2022 – Calgary pastor, Artur Pawlowski, 48, is currently awaiting trial after being charged with mischief and interrupting the operation of essential infrastructure, both charges related to the trucker convoy protests. According to his lawyer, the pastor remains in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day, Fox News reported. Last week, […]
House approves Trudeau for Emergency Act use
UPDATE [3:40 p.m. February 23, 2022]: Today, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revokes the Emergency Act he invoked last week and the House of Common’s approved on Monday. OTTAWA, Canada – February 23, 2022 – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada won the House of Commons vote 185-151 on Monday […]
