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 […]
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, […]
Love Your New Neighbor sculpture unveiled at Lynnwood Convention Center
Correction: [1:30 p.m. Mar 7, 2022] The article was updated to correct a reference to former Mayor Smith that should have been attributed to Mayor Frizzell. Correction: [1:30 p.m. Feb 18, 2022] The article was updated from reflect that “Aunt Bette” was Elizabeth Wallace and not Betty Lou Gaeng. LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 17, 2022 – […]
COVID-19 trends give leaders confidence to look towards next phase of pandemic response
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 17, 2022 – With dropping hospitalization rates, improving vaccination rates, and broad access to masks and tests, Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state can soon move into a less restrictive phase of the COVID-19 response. The lifting of statewide measures does not prohibit local governments from the ability to enact measures […]
44th District virtual town hall
Join your 44th District legislators for a live virtual town hall on Wednesday, February 16th from 7-8 p.m. Sen. John Lovick, Rep. April Berg, and Rep. Brandy Donaghy will share updates from the 2022 legislative session and answer your questions on the issues important to you. HOW TO WATCH FACEBOOK: The live video will be […]
Free art exhibit at Lynnwood Convention Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – The Lynnwood Convention Center has artwork of 14 talented local Northwest artists, for its primary exhibit from January – June 2022. Stop by during normal business hours (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or on evenings and weekends when the building is open for events. For this show, the Convention Center was […]
Everett bar owner arrested on 10 counts of rape
EVERETT, Wash., January 14, 2022 – Today, Everett Police arrested Christian Sayre, 35, bar owner of the Anchor Pub in Everett, on 10 counts of rape in the second degree. Bail is set at $1 million. Criminal charges in Oregon are pending. Sayre was originally arrested back in October 2021 for several sexual assaults that […]
2022 New Year’s celebrations around the world
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 31, 2021 – Tonight, celebrations, street parties and gatherings to ring in the new year are taking place across the globe. Check every hour as we at the Lynnwood Times update this page with the latest 2022 New Year’s celebrations from around the world! Happy New Years! Feliz año nuevo! नववर्ष की […]
Dr. Betty Cobbs receives ACT leadership award
EVERETT, Wash., December 18, 2021 – This last November, Everett’s own Dr. Betty Cobbs was awarded the Trustee of the Year Leadership Award. Dr. Cobbs was presented the award by the Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) for her contribution to Washington State’s community and technical colleges. Cobbs has served as chair on Everett […]
County poised to pass 0.1% sales tax as inflation hits 40-year high
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 13, 2021 – Just weeks after the Snohomish County Council approved its $1.25 billion 2022 budget on November 9, County Executive Dave Somers along with County Council Chair Stephanie Wright and County Council Vice Chair Megan Dunn propose a county-wide 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing programs. If adopted, some Snohomish […]
