Free drive-thru COVID testing Dec. 9 at Lynnwood High School

Location has changed from Lynnwood Food Bank as previously announced to Lynnwood High School. A free, drive-thru, non-invasive COVID-19 testing event will take place at Lynnwood High School from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9. This event was originally planned to take place at Lynnwood Food Bank but has been moved to […]

Statewide COVID restrictions extended to Jan. 4

By Office of the Governor Olympia, Wash., December 8, 2020 — Gov. Jay Inslee today announced additional economic supports for workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Inslee also announced a three-week extension of the state’s current restrictions which will now be in place until January 4, 2021. “What we do between now — […]

Local Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self on her political rise that she never saw coming

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Washington State House Democrats have recognized southwest Snohomish County Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self as the new House Democratic Caucus Chair.  The position was vacated by former Representative Eric Pettigrew, who did not seek reelection. It is the number three leadership position after the speaker and majority leader. She […]

Nationstar Mortgage also known as Mr. Cooper ordered to pay WA consumers millions

Multiple residential mortgage origination and servicing-related violations result in nearly $89 million in remediation for more than 115,000 accounts Olympia, Wash., December 7, 2020 – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in coordination with state and federal government partners, closed a multiyear investigation of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, d/b/a Mr. Cooper, one of the […]

Walmart Washington associates earn more than $8.5 million in bonuses

Company also extends associate COVID emergency leave policy to July 5, 2021 By Walmart Press Release Editor’s Note: Picture provided by Walmart. Seattle, Dec. 4, 2020 – Walmart today announced an additional $700 million in cash bonuses to its U.S.-based associates bringing its total 2020 quarterly and special cash bonuses for its U.S.-based associates to […]

Christmas Lights and Cocoa: Lynnwood neighbors being the change they want to be

By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood, Wash., December 5, 2020 – Tucked away behind The Old Spaghetti Factory, residents in this quiet wooded neighborhood gathered for the first annual Vaughn Teaching Farm and Kitchen Christmas lighting, Cocoa, Coffee, and Community food drive. The event was hosted by 28-year Alderwood residents Eric and Rachel […]

Free drive-thru COVID testing Dec. 5 in Lynnwood

A free, drive-thru, non-invasive COVID-19 testing event is scheduled 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Community Life Center, 19820 Scriber Lake Road in Lynnwood. The Verdant Health Commission and Medical Teams International are coordinating this event, with support from Northwest Church, Volunteers of America Western Washington, and Lynnwood Police. Hygiene supplies will be available […]

95 Washington nonprofits receive charitable grants from Boeing in 2020

Local grants support education, environment, and veteran-focused efforts By The Boeing Company 2020 has been nothing short of extraordinary as people in Washington and around the world navigate the historic impacts of COVID-19. Yet even as the aerospace industry faces unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic, Boeing and its employees continue to rise to the […]

Round 3: Seeking applicants for Working Washington business grants

OLYMPIA, WA — Small businesses struggling to survive the impact of COVID-19 can apply now for up to $20,000 in a new round of $50 million in state Working Washington grants. Priority is focused on businesses with annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 and those most impacted by the recent public health […]

YMCA of Snohomish County and Washington Kids in Transition awarded grants from OSPI

Following a competitive process, the state will award over $8 million to community-based organizations across the state to provide direct support to students during the COVID-19 pandemic. OLYMPIA, Wash., December 1, 2020 — To help provide students with additional supports for their learning this year, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is distributing $8.1 million in […]