Seeking nominations for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 19, 2023—The Office of the Secretary of State is now accepting nominations for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor, the highest civilian honors awarded to the people of Washington. The Medal of Merit recognizes exceptional individuals who perform outstanding services for Washington and its residents. The Medal of Valor is awarded to […]
Mill Creek Chamber offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors
The Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce is committed to encouraging and assisting local high school students in their pursuit of higher learning in Business or a field in which they would like to pursue a career in business. The Chamber is offering four scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating seniors. All are open to students […]
Substance abuse clinics, unauthorized travel, PFD interviews at upcoming meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 16, 2023—In a rare back-to-back Special Business Meeting and scheduled Work Session for Monday, April 17, the Lynnwood City Council is expected to vote on a moratorium related to substance abuse outpatient clinics, conduct interviews for the Public Facilities District, and discuss parking in front of USPS mailboxes and reimbursement for a […]
Planning Commission has two vacancies, Lynnwood residents encouraged to apply
Become part of Lynnwood’s future by joining the Lynnwood Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is an advisory body appointed by the City Council to advise on various issues. This will include the completion of the Imagine Lynnwood 2044 Comprehensive Plan, the City Center + Alderwood Plan, as well as the implementation of the Housing Action […]
Assault Weapons Ban resolution fails Lynnwood City Council vote
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 12, 2023—Passions flare at Monday’s city council meeting surrounding a resolution proposed to support SHB-1240, a bill prohibiting the statewide manufacture, sale, and import of firearms classified by the Washington Legislature as “assault weapons.” “I move Lynnwood City Council Resolution 2023-02, a Resolution in support of SHB-1240 an act relating to establishing […]
Kamiak students join nationwide walkout to protest gun violence
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 11, 2023—Hundreds of Kamiak High School students joined thousands throughout Washington State who walked out of school on April 5, to protest against gun violence. The walk-out, organized by student-run group Kamiak Demands Action, took place at noon local time and lasted for approximately 30 minutes. The statewide protest was part of […]
Edmonds Rotary and CASA program team with Edmonds Bookshop to help children
Snohomish County, Wash., April 9, 2023 – For the third year in a row, the Edmonds Rotary partnered with the Edmonds Bookshop to provide over 152 books to be distributed to children in foster care by the Snohomish County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. CASA volunteers serve as court appointed special advocates for children […]
Committee to recall Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda filed with PDC
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 6, 2023—Residents disappointed with Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda in his illegal campaign activities, pending ethics investigations, and most recently posting sexually suggestive pictures to minors, have officially filed with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission to recall the council member. In an email received the evening of Thursday, April 6, from The […]
Sheriff Fortney discusses the fentanyl crisis with journalist Sam Quinones
EVERETT, Wash., March 27, 2023—Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, interviewed American journalist and author, Sam Quinones, on his podcast Friday, March 24, where they discussed the rising fentanyl crisis in the United States. Before the interview, Quinones presented to law enforcement and local elected officials his research, and observations, of drug trends across the states […]
Council to vote on allocating $400,000 in ARPA Funds for Parks and Recreation
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 27, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, February 27, to vote on allocating $400,000 in ARPA funds to address park maintenance issues and to approve Event Center use day requests. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). […]
