2020 Election: Candidates explain why they are running
The 2020 primary election will be held on August 4, meaning that ballots will be mailed to voters starting July 17. At this point, the candidate filing deadline has passed, and the candidate withdrawal deadline has passed as well. All candidates currently running will be on the ballot in August. In preparation for the 2020 […]
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd Riots
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd RiotsBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Update: At 8:09 a.m. May 31, Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring released the following statement: “The killing of George Floyd was an unacceptable tragedy and we must all demand justice. It is shameful that those gathered to peacefully protest this […]
Edmonds School District Students of the Month – April 2020
from Edmonds School District Edmonds Heights K12 Student Name: Reagan Frank Mother’s Name: Brenda Frank Father’s Name: David Frank GPA: 3.775 Clubs & Activities: ASB three years Athletics: Ultimate frisbee three years Honors: Honor roll in construction trades at Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Significant School Project: I helped build a tiny house at Sno-Isle Tech Career […]
Why I’m running for Lt. Governor
By Marko Liias, Washington state Senator, LD-21 Hi! I’m Marko Liias, a lifelong Washingtonian, a State Senator, and a community college professor. I am running to be our next Lt. Governor. For this to really make sense, we have to go back a few years all the way back to third grade. I grew up in […]
2020 Presidential Primary ballots mail out February 21
By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated February 21, 2020. Starting February 21, registered voters will have their ballots mailed out for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election. 2020 marks the first time that a primary election, not a caucus, is held for both political parties in the state of Washington. Though there are 13 democratic candidates […]
Edmonds CC to host film screening to honor Japanese American WWII Veterans
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Edmonds Community College will host a film screening and discussion to honor Japanese American World War II veterans on Feb 20. The screening will include the films “Honor & Sacrifice: The Roy Matsumoto Story” and “Proof of Loyalty: Kazuo Yamane and the Nisei Soldiers of Hawai’i.” Lucy Ostrander and Don Sellers, who […]
County Superior Court becomes a female majority
County Superior Court becomes a female majorityBy Brandy Ellis | January 13, 2020 Judge Anna Alexander was sworn in on December 5, 2019, to the Snohomish County Superior Court. Judge Alexander was the youngest woman ever admitted to the University of Washington School of Law at the age of 19 and had been practicing in […]
Judicial candidates face off at 2019 LWVSC County Forum
by MARIO LOTMORE | Last Updated October 3, 2019 Approximately 100 people attended the Snohomish County Candidate Forum in the auditorium of Sultan High School in Sultan on Monday, September 30 from 7 PM to 9:30 PM. The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County Service Committee (LWVSC) hosted the event, which was moderated by […]
Lynnwood City Council race heats up
by MARIO LOTMORE | Last Updated: September 21, 2019. At its legislative district meeting on Wednesday, September 11, the LD32 Democrats voted overwhelmingly to censure Lynnwood City Council Pos. 5 candidate Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby. Altamirano-Crosby was not in attendance at the meeting. Marylou Eckart said she made the motion to censure Altamirano-Crosby because, “[Eckart] is […]
“Pick Nick” campaign kicks off in full swing at Big E Ales
By MARIO LOTMORE | Last Updated: September 19, 2019 On Saturday, September 14, roughly 50 supporters attended the campaign kickoff for Nick Coelho at Big E Ales in Lynnwood. Coelho is running for Lynnwood City Council Pos. 6 against incumbent George Hurst. Coelho is running on a campaign for diverse housing options for residents, solutions […]
