Rep Larsen requests more than $42 million for local projects
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) requested $42,399,656 for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2025 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in Northwest Washington communities,” said Larsen. “I […]
Lynnwood appoints new PFD Board members, recognizes Women’s History Month
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council adopted a proclamation for Women’s History Month, appointed two new Public Facilities District (PFD) board members, and held a public hearing where it discussed an ordinance regarding the underground of overhead service utilities, and the Town Center Master Signage Plan Development Agreement, at its Business Meeting held Monday, March 11. The […]
Housing for homeless WA children among six affordable projects secured by Cantwell
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), on March 8, secured $6.5 million in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending package for half a dozen affordable housing projects that will provide hundreds of families and children throughout Washington state a place to live. “These projects will create new housing for the people in the State of Washington who need […]
Verdant awards over $3.2 million in funding to 35 nonprofits
LYNNWOOD—At the February 28th board meeting, the Verdant Health Commission Board awarded $3,266,875 to 35 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of South Snohomish County. Awardees were selected from an open application process and funded programs will support diverse projects throughout the community. Each of the funded projects addresses one […]
Lynnwood Times 2023 Person of the Year: Dr. Steve Woodard, Councilman, volunteer, devoted community servant
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—It is with absolute pleasure that we at the Lynnwood Times present our 2023 Person of the Year Award to Dr. Steve Woodard, Mountlake Terrace City Councilman and Vice President of Community Engagement at Volunteers of America. After careful consideration the Times has selected Woodard for this recognition based on his work in local […]
Meadowdale Elementary moving to new location due to water damage
LYNNWOOD—During the weekend of January 13-14, several pipes froze and burst at Meadowdale Elementary School resulting in significant water damage. The district is in the process of temporarily transitioning to Woodway Center in Edmonds for in-person learning beginning January 30. There will be no school for Meadowdale Elementary on Friday, January 19 to facilitate parents […]
This Chanukah, let your inner oil burst into a flame of mitzvah
LYNNWOOD, Wash, December 11, 2023—Residents throughout Snohomish County attended Chabad Jewish of Snohomish County’s annual Giant Menorah Lighting ceremony at Lynnwood City Hall on Sunday in celebration of Chanukah and in remembrance of the victims of the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas against Southern Israel. “It is important tonight to start with a thanks and an […]
With $3 million surplus, residents argue against 22% property tax increase
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 21, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council is considering a 22.23% increase on the property tax levy and held a public hearing on it during a special business meeting on November 20 before their normal business meeting. None who spoke during public comments were in favor of the increase, most citing the rise in […]
General Election Results: Winners, losers and too close to call!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office has received 184,545 (35.40%) ballots as of November 8, 2023, of which 132,932 (25.91%) have been counted. As of November 8, the City of Edmonds, leads the county with most ballots retuned with 50.45%, followed by City of Brier with 46.54%, and then the City […]
Lynnwood Times candidate interviews for Lynnwood City Council
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 30, 2023—In preparation for the upcoming General Election on November 7, 2023, the Lynnwood Times sat down with each of the Lynnwood City Council candidates to help you make an informed decision. Each candidate provided a short bio on themselves which we have included at the end of the article. The Lynnwood […]
