COVID-19 in the community: What you need to know
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, originated in Wuhan, China and is a newly discovered respiratory tract infection spreading from person to person throughout the global community, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Center for Systems Science and Engineering at John Hopkins University, has […]
City Council addresses community impact of COVID-19
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times At the March 9 business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council tackled a busy schedule, beginning with Mayor Nicola Smith addressing her decision to declare an emergency proclamation on March 4 out of caution for the risk that COVID-19 poses to the community of Lynnwood. “This emergency proclamation gives our […]
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 […]
A Message to the Lynnwood Community Regarding COVID-19
By Mayor Nicola Smith | City of Lynnwood These are uncertain times, and we are learning more and more each day about the coronavirus. I want to thank all of our community members who are doing their part to increase social distancing, staying away from others when they are feeling unwell, and helping to slow […]
COVID-19 Lynnwood Recreation Center Programming Update
By Julie Moore | City of Lynnwood Lynnwood Officials continue to monitor the quickly evolving situation regarding coronavirus/COVID-19. The safety of our Lynnwood community members is a top priority for us, but we also understand the important role that fitness plays in the overall wellness of our community. We have made the decision to make […]
Responding to Evolving Family Needs in the Time of COVID-19
By Rebecca Mauldin | ChildStrive • ChildStrive shares early childhood development and education expertise digitally • Activity and Care Kits are being assembled and dispersed to vulnerable families • There have been no reported ChildStrive COVID-19 cases with staff or clients at this time Everett, WA, March 10, 2020 — With so much unknown about […]
Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to COVID-19
By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties hit hardest by the virus. Starting today, events that take place in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than 250 people are prohibited by the state. […]
Update: Edmonds School District and COVID-19
By Superintendent Dr. Kristine McDuffy | Edmonds School District The governor made announcements this morning during a live news conference that will have unprecedented effects on our school communities. After prohibiting gatherings of 250 people or more, Gov. Jay Inslee then asked all school districts in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties to immediately plan for […]
Important postponements and cancellations related to COVID-19
By Superintendent Dr. Kristine McDuffy | March 6, 2020 Community use will be suspended beginning Monday, March 9, through Sunday, April 12. Sporting competitions, concerts, dances, plays, and information nights are cancelled or postponed beginning Monday, March 9, through Sunday, April 12. All local, out-of-state and international field trips scheduled between Monday, March 9, and […]
Money Matters: As the news cycle moves from impeachment to COVID-19 to the primaries – what’s next?
By Paul Ellis, CIMA® | Ellis Wealth Management In recent weeks, we’ve seen several major stories in the news. On the political front, in addition to the arrival of the presidential election through the 2020 caucuses and primaries, we have just experienced the third presidential impeachment in American history. In international news, the latest coronavirus […]
