Will the vaccine mandate for state employees lead to a staffing shortage post-October 18?
Gov. Inslee’s recent proclamation requires all employees of state agencies to be fully vaccinated by October 18 or face termination. As some emergency servicemen and women struggle to choose between termination or vaccination, will there be a staffing shortage come October? Every employee of a Washington state agency mandated to be vaccinated Two weeks ago, […]
Mukilteo CC discusses budget and land use
MUKILTEO, Wash., August 15, 2021 – City Council discussed New Budget Items for capital projects, updates to the Source Control Program, and land use and growth management at their work session held August 9. Capitol Project New Budget Items Under the financial portion of the meeting, council first discussed Draft Capitol Project New Budget Items […]
Frequently Asked Questions on the Masking Directive
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 12, 2021 — On Tuesday, Dr. Chris Spitters, Health Officer for the Snohomish Health District, issued a new mask directive effective August 12, that stated everyone 5 years of age and up in Snohomish County must wear a face covering within indoor public spaces. The mask directive led to a lot more questions […]
Masks now required indoors regardless of vaccination status
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 10, 2021 – Dr. Chris Spitters, health officer for the Snohomish Health District, issued a new masking directive today. Effective August 12, everyone 5 years of age and up in Snohomish County must wear a face covering within indoor public spaces. This directive for masks indoors applies to spaces that are open to […]
Community Justice Center on hold, 26 minutes, and an eleventh-hour letter
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 4, 2021 – The Lynnwood City Council voted, at its business meeting Monday, to postpone the vote to award the construction contract of the new $64 million Community Justice Center to FORMA Construction Company until September 13. The Council hopes that postponing the vote will allow more time to further investigate the Lynnwood […]
County and Lake Stevens pass the first Interlocal Annexation
The Lake Stevens Southeast Interlocal Annexation is the first of its kind. Before state legislation passed in early 2020, residents were able to vote on annexation. But now, counties and cities can do so through interlocal agreements in order to comply with the Growth Management Act. The county land that will soon become a part […]
$186 million in major transportation capital projects to absorb Lynnwood’s growth
Lynnwood, Wash. – A briefing concerning major transportation capital construction projects was held at the Lynnwood City Council Work Session meeting, Monday, April 5. A total of $186 million over the next 15 years aim to provide vehicular capacity, bike lanes and much needed sidewalks. Public Works Director William “Bill” Franz began the presentation on […]
Inslee signs emergency proclamation requiring in-person learning
By Washington state Governor’s Office | Press Release Olympia, Wash., March 16, 2021 – Gov. Jay Inslee yesterday signed an emergency proclamation requiring all public K-12 schools in Washington to provide opportunities in both remote instruction and on-campus, in-person instruction. Returning to the classroom Under the proclamation, schools will be allowed to stagger the reintroduction of students […]
2021 Legislative Session: Upcoming committee hearings, March 15-19
Go to TVW for broadcasts of committee hearings, work sessions and Floor action. If you’re interested in a particular event, but were not able to watch it live, TVW has you covered with its extensive and easy to search archives. Holding a remote session does not mean you don’t get to have your say. There is a […]
Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens fifth mass vaccination site
Vaccination efforts are hitting another milestone this week as mobile clinics are completed at long-term care facilities and adult family homes in Snohomish County By Snohomish Health District | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A fifth mass vaccination site for the county opened Friday at Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett. It is […]
