Major US banks considering legal action against federal regulators
WASHINGTON, D.C.—First reported by Semafor on January 11, Bank Policy Institute (BPI), a nonpartisan public policy and advocacy group representing the nation’s leading banking institutions, is gearing up to sue U.S. regulators over proposed rules that would increase capital reserve requirements on banks with total consolidated assets of at least $100 billion. The changes would […]
Mariner High School students win Second Congressional App Challenge
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) congratulated Sydney Vo and Azul Rangel, juniors at Mariner High School in Everett, for winning the 2023 Second Congressional App Challenge with their entry, “HopeHorizon,” which seeks to aid individuals and families experiencing homelessness. “The Congressional App Challenge has again shown the creativity of talented students from Northwest Washington,” said Larsen. […]
One year in, Snohomish County’s newly formed Health Department has big plans for 2024
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—On May 2022, after years of financially struggling, the Snohomish County Health District announced that its local public health services would be integrating to the county government structure as the newly formed Snohomish County Health Department. Despite financial constraints, the District had an eventful final year before the integration commenced on January 1, 2023: […]
Pho Cafe: Where shortcuts are not on the menu
MUKILTEO—The owners at Mukilteo’s newest and only pho restaurant, Pho Cafe, value “good food, good vibes, and a good time” and won’t dare entertain “shortcuts” to their high-quality pho experience. “We don’t use shortcuts here…when we boil broth for pho, some places boil so it lasts for a week, we boil fresh every day,” Tran […]
A return to in-person learning at Endeavour Elementary after fire
MUKILTEO—Hundreds of students can now return to class at Endeavour Elementary starting Monday, January 8, the district announced Friday, after a fire ravaged through the school the evening of December 4, 2023. The preferred plan to return for in-person learning by January 8 was a herculean effort. The Mukilteo School District worked with many agencies […]
A look back at 2023: Top political stories
To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 political stories. From the disqualification of leading GOP Presidential candidate Donald J Trump from two state primary election ballots to a change in Snohomish County Sheriff, sex in a U.S. Senate Hearing Room to the expulsion of […]
Commerce awards over $2 million to address highest priority child care shortages
OLYMPIA—The Clearwater School Well Being Center located in Bothell, was one of 18 recipients of the Child Care Partnership Grants by the Washington State Department of Commerce. In April of 2023, The Clearwater School was awarded $250,000 by the Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers to operate Youth and Family Resource Centers in South County. The Commerce […]
Florida has the highest percentage of small businesses out of all states in America
A new study has revealed that Florida has the highest percentage of small businesses out of all states in America, Washington state ranks 15 on the list! Business QR code generator Qrfy.com analyzed the latest public data from the US Census Bureau to find the percentage of registered businesses with fewer than five employees for […]
Mukilteo city staff spotlight: City Administrator Steve Powers
MUKILTEO—As City Administrator for the City of Mukilteo, Steve Powers serves as Mayor Joe Marine’s second-in-command, overseeing the City’s daily operations, and implementing policy direction established by the Mayor and City Council. Powers began his career in local government the October of 1990, working for the city of Pheonix, Arizona, in a variety of roles […]
Bureau Chief Scott Robertson retires after 31 years of service
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Bureau Chief Scott Robertson retires after 31 years of dedicated service in law enforcement. Prior to joining the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office as a lateral deputy sheriff in 2000, Robertson spent eight years with Clyde Hill and Kirkland police departments. He served in various capacities—patrol, investigations, and special operations—and in […]
