Snohomish County Councilwoman Stephanie Wright campaign kickoff
By LUKE PUVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Approximately 100 supporters joined County Councilmember Stephanie Wright for her 2019 election kickoff on Monday, June 24 in the lobby of the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Big T’s Moonshine-BBQ catered the event. “I want everyone to walk away with a sense of partnership,” Wright said. “Everyone here is someone I […]
Fireworks banned in Lynnwood
By Max Erikson max.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com This year marks America’s 242nd Independence Day celebration and nothing is more associated with the Fourth of July as fireworks. America’s first Independence Day was celebrated in 1777 one year after the declaration, and historians believe fireworks were part of the celebration to boost morale during the height of the revolutionary […]
Local candidates answer the question: Why are you running?
By Luke Putvin and Max Erikson Ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election, the Lynnwood Times will be asking a series of questions to the Snohomish County Council, Lynnwood City Council and Edmonds School District candidates who will be on the primary election ballot. Because Lynnwood City Council Position 6 and Edmonds School District 15 […]
Fundraiser supports DVS work helping victims of domestic violence
By Luke Putvin and Michelle Mitsuuchi-Stork On Thursday, June 6, the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County held its 10th annual Handbag Auction and Luncheon at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. The event included a silent auction with rows of tables lined with handbags of all shapes, sizes, colors and styles; a […]
And they’re off…congested 2019 election season has begun
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The filing period for the 2019 election ended Friday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. The last day to register to vote by mail or online is July 29 and in person, August 6 in order to vote in the Primary. The Primary Election is August 6, 2019. The election season has […]
School Board votes 3-2 to reduce workforce
by MAX ERIKSON max.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com The Edmonds School Board was faced with a difficult decision at the May 15 board meeting, voting 3-2 to eliminate 25 teaching positions for the 2019-2020 school year due to a $17.7 million budget shortfall. Those board members voting for the motion were Ann McMurray, Diana White, and Gary Noble. Board […]
Stemtree, working to make a big impact in the community
SPONSORED FEATUREby SABRINA STEWART Sabrina and Eric Stewart, owners of Mukilteo Stemtree Education Center, are passionate about inspiring children to be curious about the world around them. They know that encouraging children to be comfortable not only with their successes but also with their failures, helps them become confident learners. When students visited a Stemtree […]
Lynnwood remembers the fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Hundreds gathered at the Memorial Day ceremony in Veterans Park on May 27. The program was dedicated to veterans of the Korean War. Those in attendance included: 32nd Legislative District Representative Cindy Ryu; Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith; City Council President Benjamin Goodwin; City Council Vice President Christine Frizzell; City Councilmembers George […]
Memorial Day Ceremony, May 27 at Lynnwood Veterans Park
By MAX ERIKSONmax.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the lives of the men and woman who served their country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. It is also a time to remember those who served, returned home, and passed later. A Memorial Day ceremony will be held 11 a.m. […]
Lynnwood talks race at Step Up event
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 26 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, Leadership Snohomish County held its third annual Step Up: Moving Racial Equity Forward event. Anthony B. Craig of the Yakima Nation and Director and Professor of Practice Leadership for Learning at University of Washington, gave opening remarks. The goal of the day was to […]
