$2 million COVID relief grant now open for nonprofits
By Washington State Department of Commerce | Press Release OLYMPIA, WA – The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an unprecedented toll on nonprofit organizations, with many experiencing increased demand for services and programs while at the same time dealing with disruption of services and programs, cancellation of contracts, funding losses due to canceled fundraisers, reduced donations […]
$30 car tabs ruled unconstitutional by state Supreme Court
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff An initiative that would have reduced car tab fees to $30 has been ruled unconstitutional by the Washington Supreme Court for containing too many subjects and a misleading description on the ballot. The state Supreme Court struck down initiative measure number 976 (I-976) on Thursday, October 15, ruling […]
Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee announced today the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is now open for applications. The relief fund will provide $40 million in federal funds allocated by the state to assist Washington workers who miss work due to COVID-19, but are unable to access federal […]
Election 2020: Washington State Lt. Governor Q&A
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, the Lynnwood Times sent three questions to the Washington State Lt. Governor candidates. Those candidates were: Denny Heck and Marko Liias. According the the Public Disclosure Commission, as of October 20, Heck raised $ 1,079,919.21 and Liias raised $295,283.80. All general election candidates […]
Edmonds School District reaches one millionth meal milestone
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff With a handful of balloons, a bottle of sparkling cider, and social-distancing fanfare, the Edmonds School District celebrated the distribution of its one-millionth meal to district families since the pandemic began. On Thursday, October 15, Edmonds School District (ESD) staff gathered at College Place Elementary School to join […]
Human remains recovered in wooded area confirmed to be missing woman Kenna Harris
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish, Wash.– Human remains recovered in a secluded wooded area have been identified as Kenna Harris, a Monroe woman who has been missing for the last six months. Harris, 25, has been missing from the Snohomish area since March 31, 2020. She was last seen at a Subway […]
South County Fire asks voters to consider fire benefit charge
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff South County Fire is asking regional voters to consider a benefit charge during the November 3rd General Election. If passed, the benefit charge will allow South County Fire to base a property’s emergency services costs based upon its size and use. Right now, the amount a household pays […]
Rep. Larsen holds coffee chat, talks local economy
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Congressman Rick Larsen held a virtual coffee chat with the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County on the morning of October 6, conversing with community members about the U.S. Congress’ economic updates. According to an economic snapshot shared, online job postings in September are down 40% compared to January […]
Lynnwood Mayor proposes 6.4% reduction for 2021-22 budget
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff At the October 12 business meeting, Mayor Nicola Smith presented the Lynnwood City Council with a preliminary budget with general fund expenditures totaling $112,176,210. The 2021-22 preliminary general fund budget is a reduction of $7,786,102, or a 6.4% reduction from budgeted 2019-20 general fund expenditures. To ensure a […]
2020 Gubernatorial debate: Inslee blames Trump, Culp takes aim at Inslee’s record
By Lynnwood Times Staff Olympia, Wash., October 7, 2020 – TVW Studios in Olympia was the scene of Washington state’s only gubernatorial debate between Governor Jay Inslee (D) and Police Chief Loren Culp (R). The event was sponsored by AARP of Washington and Seattle CityClub. The moderators for the debate were: Essex Porter, KIRO 7, […]
