Whispering Pines re-zone ordinance defeated 4-3
by MAX ERIKSONmax.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com At the April 22 Lynnwood City Council meeting, the ordinance to approve the application to rezone the Whispering Pines affordable housing apartment complex was defeated in a narrow vote by the Council 4-3. After facing scrutiny by residents in the area, and compelling arguments by citizens, the council decided not to grant […]
Lynnwood celebrates 60th birthday at Heritage Park
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 23rd, many gathered at Heritage Park to celebrate Lynnwood’s 60th birthday. Those in attendance included Lynnwood Mayor Smith, Lynnwood Council Vice President Frizzell, councilmember George Hurst, Lynnwood’s Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Lynn Sordel, Lynnwood’s Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Sarah Olson, members of the […]
Whispering Pines may soon welcome hundreds of new residents
City council moves to reopen public testimony on rezoning Whispering Pines by Luke Putvinluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) is set to demolish Whispering Pines in 2022. Whispering Pines Apartments is an affordable housing community constructed in 1968 with 240 units. “Rehabilitating the existing structures to extend their life is not feasible for […]
If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?
WASHINGTON—The Electoral College could help Democrats avoid a complicated situation in the event their presumed Presidential nominee Joe Biden withdraws from the race after his name is printed on ballots. States Newsroom reporters and editors in the network’s 39 states explored how a presidential candidate could be replaced on ballots — should the nominee drop […]
Ferguson campaign threatens legal action against gubernatorial opponents
SEATTLE, Wash., May 13, 2024—Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, joined by former King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg, held a press conference in Seattle, Monday, May 13, addressing the two other “Bob Fergusons” that filed for the Governor race last week and threatened legal action if they do not drop out of the race by […]
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 […]
Attorney General Bob Ferguson forms exploratory committee for Governor
SEATTLE, Wash., May 2, 2023—Democrat Bob Ferguson today announced that he is exploring a run for Washington Governor in 2024. He formally launched an exploratory committee as the first step towards a possible run. He plans to travel to every corner of the state in the coming weeks to listen to Washingtonians. Ferguson launched his […]
Snohomish County Human Rights Commission 2021 Human Rights awards
EVERETT, Wash., December 15, 2021 – The Snohomish County Human Rights Commission announced the winners of the 2021 Human Rights Awards during a virtual ceremony on December 10, the 73rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Human Rights Award Winner Kathryn Lewandowsky, for her work in health care and with […]
Snohomish County Council votes to become a Purple Heart County
EVERETT, Wash., December 6, 2021 – On the eve of the attack on Pearl Harbor, tonight at its 6 p.m. Administrative Session, the Snohomish County Council will vote to become a Purple Heart County. Snohomish County will be the third county in Washington state following Thurston and Lewis counties to officially be recognized as a […]
2021 Human Rights Awards Celebration on Dec. 10
EVERETT, Wash., December 03, 2021 – The public is invited to honor the 2021 Human Rights Awards nominees and winners in recognition of their contribution to making Snohomish County a place that honors the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of our human family. The 2021 Annual International Human Rights Day […]
