Lynnwood cuts ribbon for Scriber Creek Trail just weeks before light rail opens
LYNNWOOD, Wash.—The City of Lynnwood held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 15, to celebrate the opening of the latest phase of its Scriber Creek Trail project, which connects the Lynnwood Transit Center to the north side of 200th Street Southwest, crossing at Sprague’s Pond Mini Park. As the sun shined down with its […]
Snohomish County Department of Information Technology wins 2nd Place National Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) announced Snohomish County Department of Information Technology as 2nd place winner in (500,000 – 999,999 population category) the 22nd Annual Digital Counties Survey. The survey, in partnership with NACo, identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline […]
Initiative against banning natural gas in WA state gets 546,000 signatures
OLYMPIA—The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, the Washington Hospitality Association (WHA) and others on Friday, July 5, submitted the final round of petitions supporting Initiative 2066 to protect natural gas as an energy choice, bringing the total to 546,000+ signatures in 50 days. The 546,000+ signatures gathered is the second-highest for […]
Over 430,000 signatures submitted for initiative against banning natural gas
THURSTON COUNTY—The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, and the Washington Housing Association celebrated submitting 431,063 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday, July 2, to qualify placing Initiative 2066 (I-2066) – to protect natural gas as an energy choice and prevent gas bans – on the upcoming November ballot. By […]
US Supreme Court strikes down federal agencies’ ability to interpret laws
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Friday, June 28, the United States Supreme Court overturned the decades-old Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, a 1984 ruling which set the precedent of when courts should defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of statues—also known as the Chevron deference. “Judges are not experts in the field and are not part of either […]
Sheriff’s Office publishes new vehicular pursuit standards to its policy manual
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Last Thursday the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office added policy 307 to its Law Enforcement Policy Manual which details the agency’s approach to how it will conduct a vehicular pursuit moving forward. In that policy, specifically section 307.3.1, Deputies are authorized to initiate a vehicular pursuit when it is “reasonable to believe” that a suspect, […]
Marysville Family YMCA and Kendall Auto partner for water safety
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Family YMCA, in partnership with Kendall Auto, is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its first-ever 3rd Grade Splash program. This valuable initiative aims to provide essential water safety skills and swimming lessons to 3rd graders in the Marysville School District. The program kicked off in May, thanks to a generous $20,000 […]
Port Of Everett welcomes new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has hired Monique Liard as its new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer. This role manages the Port’s $83 million operating and capital budget, while also overseeing all financial, risk management, purchasing, and information technology functions of the Port. The CAFO position works to advance Port priorities across all business lines and […]
WA State Democrats back Ferguson for Governor, establish 2024 platform
BELLEVUE—The Washington State Democrat party held its 2024 Convention at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Convention Center from Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, where it established its platform, nominated candidates, held workshops and training for delegates, and featured several prominent speakers within the party. The convention kicked off Friday with a welcome reception featuring Chair Shasti […]
Three WA Attorney General candidates differ in policy and professional backgrounds
RICHLAND—On June 18, three hopefuls to replace current gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson (D) as the Washington State Attorney General (AG) discussed issues at a Richland debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Washington. The forum gave further insight into each candidate’s respective values and political agendas. The Lynnwood Times breaks down how candidates […]
