Mukilteo councilman announces run for state office
MUKILTEO—Jason Moon, a Democrat, announces his candidacy for the position of State Representative for the 21st District against incumbent Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds). Below is his press release in its entirety. I am excited to announce my candidacy for the position of State Representative for the 21st District (D). Like many of you, I have noticed […]
Snohomish County unsheltered count decreased from 2023 by 9.6 percent
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2024 —Snohomish County Human Services has released the Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) unsheltered count, designed to provide a snapshot of households experiencing homelessness on a single night. This survey was supported by the efforts of 274 volunteers, County personnel, and partnering agency staff. The 2024 count identified 1,161 people in 945 households […]
Homage expands FREE Mental Health Services to older adults
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—As this month marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, Homage Senior Services is expanding its mental health services across Snohomish County, especially to those who live in more rural areas, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Cambia Health Foundation. Homage provides mental health services to older adults age 60+ at ten senior and […]
Lynnwood redacts Parks Director applications in wake of transparency concerns
LYNNWOOD—In following up with some City of Lynnwood staff members’, and former staff members’, concerns over the city’s lack of transparency related to executive leadership position appointments, the Lynnwood Times requested to see all applications of those applying, and interviewing, for the vacant Parks Director position left when former Director Lynn Sordel’s retired; however, all […]
Gangs in control of Haitian capital, civil war imminent
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Violent gangs have taken hold of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, overpowering the nation’s police and plummeting the city into chaos. More than 360,000 Haitians have already fled the city seeking refuge in traditionally safer, southern regions, according to a new report by the U.N.’s International Organization for Migration. Meanwhile gunmen have open fired at government […]
New Link light rail connecting Bellevue and Redmond now open
BELLEVUE—Starting this morning, April 27, 2024, passengers on the Eastside of Lake Washington will be able to use Link light rail to travel quickly and safely to destinations throughout Bellevue and Redmond. The 6.6-mile initial segment of the 2 Line includes eight stations, with service every 10 minutes, 16 hours a day, seven days a […]
WA state to offer up to a $9,000 rebate for new and used EVs
OLYMPIA—The choice and benefits of driving electric vehicles (EVs) are about to become more affordable to many Washingtonians, due to a new $45 million state program state program announced by Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday, April 23, that will provide an instant rebate of up to $9,000 to eligible residents purchasing or leasing an electric […]
From ’accidental politician’ to Vice President of Federal Relations
WASHINGTON D.C.—Former Lynnwood City Councilwoman, Snohomish County Councilwoman, and Snohomish County Executive Policy Officer, Stephanie Wright, is settling into her new role as Vice President of Federal Relations at Strategies 360. The position, she informed the Lynnwood Times, has been a seamless transition so far from her years working as a public servant in Snohomish […]
Lynnwood Mayor faces criticism in recent appointments and a force retirement
LYNNWOOD—When former Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Director Lynn Sordel officially retired from his position on March 15, he was disappointed by Mayor Christine Frizzell’s decision to place Joel Faber as interim Director instead of his, and his staff’s, recommendation to transition Deputy Director Sarah Olson into the role of Director. Now, some city staff members, […]
Naval Station Everett hosts Change of Command Ceremony
EVERETT—Captain Stacy Wuthier relieved Captain Joshua Menzel, who had served as the Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett since July of 2021, during a change of command ceremony on April 4, 2024, at base. “Today, I turned over command of Naval Station Everett to CAPT Stacy Wuthier,” Captain Menzel wrote on LinkedIn, “It was an […]
