Omicron variant now in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 17, 2021 – The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has now been detected in Snohomish County. The Washington State Department of Health this week reported at least one such case of the Omicron variant in Snohomish County detected by sequencing of lab results. Additional details about the case are […]
Santa to join LPD for Operation: North Pole Patrol
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 17, 2021 – The second annual Operation: North Pole Patrol is back tonight, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. December 17, 2021! All residents are invited to attend this year’s events as Santa, along with his elf officers, will stops at 10 designated locations in Lynnwood providing bags filled with goodies for kids. […]
Melissa Taylor announces candidacy for 46th LD House seat
SEATTLE, Wash. — On December 9, Melissa Taylor announced her candidacy for State Representative in the 46th Legislative District. A mom, small business owner, healthcare expert and community leader, Melissa is running for the open House seat because her neighbors cannot afford to wait for long overdue progress on solving our housing crisis, funding programs […]
Lynnwood Times gives back
LYNNWOOD Wash., December 16, 2021 – Yesterday the Lynnwood Times presented a check in the amount of $250 to the Lynnwood Food Bank to support their efforts in ensuring that no Lynnwood resident goes without food. “The Lynnwood Food Bank helped me out when I needed it,” Mario Lotmore, Publisher and owner of the Lynnwood […]
Historic vote: County Council appoints Lovick and Donaghy to state legislature
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 16, 2021 – At its 3 p.m. meeting yesterday, Snohomish County Council members voted to appoint John Lovick as state Senator and Brandy Donaghy as state Representative to the 44th Legislative District. This is a historic moment for Snohomish County as the 44th LD becomes the first and only district in […]
What to expect when holiday shopping at Alderwood Mall this year
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 15, 2021 – Alderwood Mall has decked the halls, returning to full capacity and hosting plenty of events just in time for shoppers looking for an in-person shopping experience this holiday season. Alderwood has a collection of 166 retailers and dining options with something for everyone. Throw in the state-of-the-art AMC Theater […]
City Council approves over $66,000 in salary increases for city employees
LYNNNWOOD, Wash., December 15, 2021 – During its December 13 Business Meeting and last meeting of the year, Lynnwood City Council members witnessed new city officials take their oaths of office, issued a proclamation for Refugees and Migrants Day, and discussed at length various Business Items pertaining to the city’s finances. Debates surrounding salary increases […]
Christine Frizzell sworn in as Mayor of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2021 – This week’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting began with the swearing-in of newly elected officials. Christine Frizzell was the first to be sworn in as Mayor of the City of Lynnwood. She was followed by Councilman Patrick Decker, who was re-elected for City Council Position 2, and Shirley Sutton […]
Over 50 elected leaders demand a public vote on Snohomish County sales tax increase
UPDATE: [9:54 a.m. Dec 15, 2021] Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell sends letter of support to county council. SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 14, 2021 – Ahead of Wednesday’s county council vote, 58 local elected officials from 20 jurisdictions throughout Snohomish County have signed a letter opposing the effort to increase the countywide sales tax in Snohomish […]
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 […]
