School delays and cancellations for January 17
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Arlington Home – Arlington Public Schools (wednet.edu) Due to poor road conditions, all schools will be starting two hours late this morning. Buses operating on limited routes. There will be no out-of-district transportation, no Presidents Preschool, […]
I-2117 to repeal carbon tax scheme certified for November ballot
OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs delivered official notification to the Washington State Legislature on January 16 that signature verification has been completed and certified for Initiative 2117 (I-2117) concerning carbon tax credit trading. If enacted into law, the I-2117 will prohibit carbon tax credit trading, also known as “cap-and-invest,” and repeal provisions of the Washington […]
VEG Lynnwood opens to provide 24/7 emergency care for pets
LYNNWOOD—Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), a 24/7 veterinary emergency center opened its latest hospital in Lynnwood on Friday, January 12, at 4725 196th Street SW in the Fred Meyer Shopping Center. VEG also allows “pet parents” to stay with their pet through all stages of treatment, including surgery and overnight hospitalization. “If it can fit through the door, we […]
FAA grounds all US-operated Boeing 737-9 MAX effective immediately
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on January 6 the temporary grounding of all U.S.-operated Boeing 737-9 airplanes with a mid-cabin door plug installed for immediate inspections. “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said. “Safety will continue […]
Local students walk out in protest to show support for Palestine
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., December 6, 2023—Approximately 50 Mountlake Terrace High School students waked out of their classes in protest on the morning of Tuesday, November 21, to show their support for Palestine amidst Israel’s retaliation on Gaza for Hamas’ early October surprise attacks. Beginning around 9 a.m., the students marched from the school down 44th […]
I am now a strong supporter of Sheriff Adam Fortney, let me tell you my story
In the past, my perception of Sheriff Adam Fortney and his ideals was from secondhand information, and therefore skewed and wrong. I’m writing this letter as a Snohomish County resident in regard to my experience with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. I have been active in the community combatting the drug epidemic since 2013, personally, and […]
Brandi Kruse calls on residents to join Lynnwood sign waving event in support of Sheriff Adam Fortney
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., October 29, 2023—In a call-to-action Facebook post, Emmy Award-winning journalist, political commentator, and host of the podcast unDivided, Brandi Kruse, is asking Snohomish County residents to join her in a sign waving event on Monday, October 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Sheriff Adam Fortney at the corner of 196th […]
Gubernatorial candidate Mark Mullet speaks to supporters in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., October 29, 2023—Representative Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) spoke at a fundraiser at Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant in Everett on Thursday, October 26, to share his priorities with supporters in his race for Washington State Governor. Mullet is endorsed by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, State Senator John Lovick, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, and several other […]
Lynnwood Times candidate interviews for Superior Court Position 17
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 7, 2023—The Lynnwood Times’s publisher Mario Lotmore sat down with the candidates for Snohomish County Superior Court Position 17 in the upcoming general elections on November 7. The candidates were asked the same set of 12 questions aside from the last question on behalf of their opponent. Some of the answers to […]
Washington Rail Systems to Receive $76.8M in Infrastructure Upgrades Thanks to Cantwell-Championed Program
WASHINGTON, DC, September 21, 2023—The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration announced two investments in Washington state’s rail system infrastructure on September 20 that will improve efficiency of a major agricultural corridor in Eastern Washington and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Tacoma. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received $72.8 million to design and construct upgrades […]
