Issaquah man pleads guilty to $1.1 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
By Department of Justice | Press Release SEATTLE, Wash., January 21, 2021 – A Washington man pleaded guilty today to perpetrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]
Masks required for all domestic travel, covid-19 test and quarantine mandatory for travel into U.S.
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff WASHINGTON D.C., January 21, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden signed an executive order requiring mask-wearing on domestic modes of transportation, and require travelers entering the United States to produce proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test prior to entry. Travelers entering the U.S. from countries where COVID-19 […]
Hundreds debate fast-action bill to skip first phase of recovery plan
By Sydney Brown | Washington State Journal Businesses hang in the balance Healthcare workers tired, facilities strained OLYMPIA, Wash., January 20, 2021 – In all, more than 1,500 Washington residents convened online Jan. 20 to debate Senate Bill 5114 and its companion House Bill 1321 before the Legislature that would ease government limits on indoor […]
Sno-Isle Libraries offering CompTIA A+ Certification for IT careers
For all those interested in potential careers in the information technology field, Sno-Isle Libraries is offering a second round of CompTIA A+ certification for many entry-level jobs. The certificate demonstrates an individual’s knowledge of IT and commitment to it as a career. Sno-Isle Libraries piloted the online CompTIA A+ certification program this past year to […]
Snohomish County provides third round of Small Business Relief Grants
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 19, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the re-opening of the Small Business Relief, Recovery, and Resiliency (R3) Grant Program. This grant program is a key part of the relief and recovery action Snohomish County is taking to help businesses impacted by […]
Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff WASHINGTON DC, January 20,2021 – Today, Joseph R. Biden, was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. President Joe Biden’s Inaugural Address in it’s Entirety Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow […]
President Donald J Trump farewell speech to the nation
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff WASHINGTON D.C., January 19, 2021 – This afternoon President Donald J Trump delivered his farewell speech to the nation. The president delivered a powerful pro-American message. He praised the rebuilding of America’s status in the world, and its restoration of sovereignty and heritage. President Trump highlighted his administration’s […]
Inslee launches state plan for widespread vaccine distribution
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Governor Jay Inslee launched a series of changes to vaccine administration and unveiled a new statewide public-private partnership for the state’s vaccine distribution plan. The governor is joined by Dr. Umair Shah, secretary, Department of Health; Jane Hopkins, RN, executive vice president, SEIU 1199NW; Brad Smith, president, […]
Parler is back online, well sort of…
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff January 17, 2021 – According to a WHOIS search, Parler’s domain is registered with Epik Inc., a webhosting company headquartered in Sammamish, WA, on January 11, 2021. According to Registrar Owl, as of January 2021, Epik is the 19th largest domain registrar in the United States – GoDaddy […]
USS Ralph Johnson returns to Everett from deployment
By Homeportnorthwest | Press Release EVERETT, Wash., January 14, 2021 – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Washington, today following its first deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. Ralph Johnson departed Naval Station Everett April 15, 2020, following a […]