Letter to the Editor: Remote Meetings and COVID-19
Hi, I’m Joe A. Kunzler a public transit plus open government advocate. I read of the tragic incident that happened at Lynnwood City Council July 26th with the COVID-19 infection during a hybrid public meeting. hankfully before the news of the COVID-19 infection broke both the City Government of Lynnwood and Community Transit – for starters […]
Taste Edmonds returns with rocking music and tasty treats
EDMONDS, Wash, August 26, 2021 – Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s Taste Twenty One festival kicked off with a blast August 20 through 22, offering three days of live music, food trucks, corn hole tournaments, and a two-acre beer garden to thousands of attendees. After a year off due to the pandemic, the festival returned as […]
Compass Health and Lynnwood PD partner to address mental health
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Compass Health and the Lynnwood Police Department announced a partnership, August 5, to embed a mental health professional with the Lynnwood Police Department Community Health and Safety Section to better manage the health and safety needs of individuals and the community. “This is a great opportunity to engage in folks better than […]
Afrolatino heritage proudly celebrated in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash, August 7 – The Afrolatino Festival returned for its tenth year in Lynnwood, after a year off, at Silver Creek Family Church to celebrate Afrolatino culture in Washington State. Vendors offering Latin imports and food met free of cost at the festival after event organizer Karina Gasperin acknowledged that local businesses had suffered […]
Snohomish County bus riders will have direct connection to light rail this fall
Snohomish County, Wash. – Starting in early October, people traveling from Snohomish County will have more travel options to and from destinations in King County. Select Community Transit routes and most Sound Transit buses operated by Community Transit will connect to the new 1 Line (Link) light rail station at Northgate. Whether riders are going […]
Joe Marine mayoral campaign kicks off at Tapped Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash. — One hundred-plus people packed Tapped Mukilteo Wednesday, July 7th from 6-8 p.m. to support City Councilman Joe Marine in his re-election bid to return as Mayor of Mukilteo. The Marine mayoral campaign kickoff was so packed that many attendees had to wait outside to enter. Many of those opted to hop in […]
George Hurst mayoral campaign kick off
LYNNWOOD, Wash – George Hurst kicked off his campaign for Lynnwood Mayor on Thursday June 17th at The Hilton Garden Inn in Lynnwood. The 39 attendees were treated to complimentary snacks, coffee, and Coca-Cola. At the start, the campaign showcased multiple videos about Hurst and his work on the city council including advocating for Whispering […]
July 5 bus schedule
Buses on Sunday Schedule Monday, July 5, for Independence Day (observed) Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit will operate a Sunday bus schedule on Monday, July 5, in observation of Independence Day. Local, DART and Swift service will operate Sunday schedule. Monday, Independence Day (July 5, Independence Day observed) Local bus service, including Swift: Sunday […]
ORCA cards now free for youth riders
Beginning June 1, Puget Sound area youth (ages 6–18 years) will be able to get their first ORCA card at no charge (free). After loading a transit pass or E-purse balance, an ORCA card can be a young person’s ticket to easily reach destinations across the region on participating agencies’ buses, trains and ferries. “ORCA […]
Ash Way Park & Ride to be next vaccination site in County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A new mass vaccination site is scheduled to open Wednesday, April 21, at the Ash Way Park & Ride in south Snohomish County. This is the seventh mass vaccination site in the county operated by the Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce. It is located at 16327 Ash Way, Lynnwood. The site offers a […]
