When and where to catch the lighting of community Christmas trees
Nothing ushers in the holiday spirit quite like a holiday event and the lighting of community Christmas trees. While cities like Edmonds and Everett already held their events over the weekend, there are plenty of others yet to host theirs. Below is a list of neighboring cities in Snohomish County that will be hosting their […]
Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle: where to find free or takeout meals
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on gratitude and food, but it can also be expensive and stressful to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up a feast for friends and family. Luckily for residents in the area, many local businesses are offering to do the heavy lifting. What better way to say thanks to the […]
Mukilteo approves its $15.8M 2022 budget and fee schedule
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 23, 2021 – In a 6-1 vote, the Mukilteo City Council approved ordinance 1455, adopting 2022 city budget ($15.8 million General Fund portion) during a special meeting held Monday, November 22. The total 2022 Mukilteo Budget, including General Funds, Capital Funds, Propriety Funds and Internal Service is $40 million. The decision was […]
2021 Menorah lighting celebration Nov 28
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 23, 2021 – The Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with our annual giant Menorah lighting celebration, this year titled “light of healing”. The Menorah lights symbolize the infinite value of every human being and the power we each have, to overcome the challenges […]
Up to $20,000 incentive packages for lateral hires offered by police Departments throughout Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 21, 2021 – Following an unprecedented number of officers who left their jobs last year, police departments throughout Snohomish County continue to offer incentive packages to fill vacancies. In cities like Everett and Lynnwood, officers currently working in Washington state are eligible for up to a $20,000 hiring incentive until December […]
Mukilteo delays 2022 budget passage another week
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 20, 2021 – After an over five-hour discussion stretching past midnight, exhausted council members agreed to delay the approval of the 2022 preliminary annual Mukilteo Budget another week, despite the plan to finalize and approve at their Monday meeting, November 15. The following 2022 Mukilteo Budget proposals were approved by council during […]
Afghan Refugees’ Plight in Lynnwood
As refugees from Afghanistan arrive in Washington, the Lynnwood Times took the opportunity to speak with the Executive Director of Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest, Van Dinh-Kuno, a beacon of hope and strength to so many on their journey to rebuilding their lives. For more than thirty years, Director Dinh-Kuno has led refugee services in […]
Mukilteo approves Capital Improvement Plan
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 9, 2021 – Mukilteo city council passed Ordinance 1456, amending the Capital Facilities element of the Comprehensive Plan, and held discussions on the city’s 2022 budget before voting for approval on November 15. All council members were in attendance except Councilmember Joe Marine who was unable to attend. Adoption of the Capital […]
Rep. Larsen hosts telephone town hall to address veteran’s needs
EVERETT, Wash., November 9, 2021 – Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) hosted a live telephone town hall on Thursday, November 4, discussing the issues facing more than 520,000 military veterans and their families who call Washington home. Joined by Michael Tadych, Director of VA Puget Sound, and Stephen Strope, Veteran Service Center Manager for the VA […]
Lynnwood Veterans Day Ceremony
The health and safety of our community members during the Covid-19 pandemic is important. The City of Lynnwood will be replacing its annual in-person event with an online experience. To watch the ceremony via ZOOM click HERE. Event Date and Time: 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 Program Assembly Bugle Call – Glenn Ledbetter, […]
