Resiliency: Overcoming the uncertainty of life during COVID-19
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By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Behavioral Health Community Support Specialist Laura Mote and Children’s Mental Health Liaison Liza Patchen-Short and are working to help Snohomish County residents cope with public fear, restrictions on daily life and isolation from mandated social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “What happens right now is a lot of […]
COVID-19 Emergency Sheltering
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Immediate assistance for those most vulnerable to COVID-19 in Snohomish County EVERETT, Wash., March 25, 2020 – Snohomish County and its partners are working hard to protect everyone in the community against the spread of COVID-19, including people who are experiencing homelessness, particularly parents with children, veterans, and other vulnerable individuals. The Salvation Army is […]
New drive-thru Covid-19 testing option in Snohomish County
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Health District opens appointment-only testing for priority workforce and high-risk residents SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – High-risk Snohomish County residents with symptoms of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including those who work in healthcare, public safety or critical infrastructure, now have another option for free testing. Testing is by appointment only. People who do not have […]
Increase need for volunteers at Lynnwood Food Bank
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by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times With the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lynnwood Food Bank is seeing a decrease of volunteers and an increase in those coming for help. “This is a volunteer organization,” said Alissa Jones, Director of the Lynnwood Food Bank. “Right now, we are down about three quarters of our volunteers… Food is […]
COVID-19 in the community: What you need to know
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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 […]
Early Alderwood Manor
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By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) hosted “Early Alderwood Manor” following a short monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 in the Wickers building at Lynnwood-Alderwood Heritage Association’s Heritage Park. Cheri Ryan and Kevin Stadler, members of SIGS, a not-for-profit organization focused on genealogical research and education in […]
2020 Brats and Brackets Dinner is officially postponed
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Thank you so much for your support, understanding, and patience. As you know, the COVID-19 situation has been rapidly evolving, with significant developments occurring daily. As an organization, we have been working extremely hard for many months to prepare for our only fundraiser of the year, our March Madness-themed Brats and Brackets event. As the […]
A Message to the Lynnwood Community Regarding COVID-19
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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 […]
Fourth annual STEP UP: Moving racial equity forward conference
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Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) is hosting its 4th annual STEP UP: Moving Racial Equity Forward Conference: Friday July 24, 2020 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Lynnwood Convention Center Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-up-2020-moving-racial-equity-forward-conference-tickets-92379711203 Conference Information: https://stepupconference.org/ STEP UP has become an integral day for LSC to continue building the capacity of our leaders and communities, and support change […]
Local officials address declaration of emergency regarding COVID-19 in Snohomish County
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by Luke Putvin A local declaration of emergency for Snohomish County was signed on March 4, 2020 by County Executive Dave Somers and others regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Somers, along with County Councilmember and Board of Health Chair Stephanie Wright, Interim Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters and several local mayors, gathered on March 5 […]