Governor unveils plans to help workers, renters and small businesses
By Office of the Governor Inslee predicts continued economic hardship during response to coronavirus 30-day moratorium on renter evictions Waiver of the one-week waiting period for those applying for unemployment insurance $5 million of the Governor’s Strategic Reserve Funds to be made available as small grants Today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced substantial measures for Washington […]
COVID-19 in the community: What you need to know
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, originated in Wuhan, China and is a newly discovered respiratory tract infection spreading from person to person throughout the global community, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Center for Systems Science and Engineering at John Hopkins University, has […]
Inslee signs bill package to support state effort combating the COVID-19 outbreak
Office of the Governor | Press Release Provide $200 million to state agencies, local government and tribal governments Move $175 million from the Budget Stabilization Account to the Disaster Response Account Distribute $25 million of federal funds to local governments and federally-recognized tribes Fund expanded virus testing at the University of Washington Allows school employees […]
Mukilteo City Hall closure and other restrictions
By Office of the Mayor | Press Release Mukilteo City Hall closed to the public effective March 18 Mukilteo, WA – After consulting with other public agencies in Snohomish County, today the City is announcing the restriction of public access to all City facilities, including City Hall, beginning at 7:30am tomorrow, March 18, 2020. These […]
COVID-19 Lynnwood Recreation Center Programming Update
By Julie Moore | City of Lynnwood Lynnwood Officials continue to monitor the quickly evolving situation regarding coronavirus/COVID-19. The safety of our Lynnwood community members is a top priority for us, but we also understand the important role that fitness plays in the overall wellness of our community. We have made the decision to make […]
Important postponements and cancellations related to COVID-19
By Superintendent Dr. Kristine McDuffy | March 6, 2020 Community use will be suspended beginning Monday, March 9, through Sunday, April 12. Sporting competitions, concerts, dances, plays, and information nights are cancelled or postponed beginning Monday, March 9, through Sunday, April 12. All local, out-of-state and international field trips scheduled between Monday, March 9, and […]
South County Fire Board of Commissioners candidate Q&A
By MARIO LOTMORE | Updated October 17, 2019 South County Fire is governed by a board of seven elected commissioners. Currently, the Board of Commissioners consists of two appointed Lynnwood City Council members and five Fire District 1 Commissioners. After a transition period, the voters of South County Fire will elect a board of seven […]
$600 million bond & $96m Levy will be before voters in February
by Kirsten Johnson | Updated October 19, 2019. Edmonds School District board members say a $600 million bond that voters will be asked to approve in February, is “imperative” in order to replace, build and upgrade aging infrastructure throughout the district. “The schools that are on the bond — Spruce Elementary for example — the […]
City Council formally opposes Initiative-976 and votes to table housing task group
By LUKE PUTVIN | Updated October 17, 2019 At the October 14 Business Meeting, Lynnwood City Council passed a resolution opposing Washington State Initiative 976 as well as tabling the formation of an Ad Hoc Task Group, the purpose of which would be to draft a proposed displaced low-income tenant ordinance. The initiative would limit […]
Veterans issues discussed at Lynnwood Veterans Forum
By Mario Lotmore | Updated October 17, 2019 On Friday, October 4, Verdant Community Wellness Center was the location for a Veterans Forum hosted by Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02). Larsen opened what he coined the two E’s and two H’s for veteran issues – employment, education, housing and healthcare. Larsen is currently working to reduce […]
