PDC opens formal investigation into Councilman Joshua Binda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2022 – The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) staff has opened a formal investigation and held an Initial Case Status Review hearing, January 20, concerning complaints filed against Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda for allegedly using thousands of dollars of campaign funds for personal, non-campaign related, expenses. Throughout his campaign leading up […]
Families press for anti-hazing legislation
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Sam Martinez, a freshman at Washington State University, was found dead from alcohol poisoning at his fraternity house just weeks into the 2019 school year. He was the victim of a hazing tradition at his fraternity. Now his mother is pressing for anti-hazing legislation that would prevent future tragedies. […]
Cascade Warbirds accepting applicants for 2022 aviation scholarships
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 4, 2022 – Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for Private Pilot Ground School with Introductory Flights to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow. Flight training programs have remained open while […]
South County Fire seeks candidates to fill two vacancies on Board
EVERETT, Wash., January 3, 2022 – South County Fire is seeking candidates to fill two vacancies on the Board of Fire Commissioners left by: Commissioner Election District 4 Position: This position was vacated by Commissioner David Chan after he was elected to serve in an at-large position on the board in November. This vacancy was […]
WA-GRO Foundation provides meals to hundreds of students
EL OCOTITO, Mexico, January 2, 2022 – The WA-GRO Foundation provided over one thousand residents (300 families) of El Ocotito in Mexico chicken dinners and gifts to commence the New Year. Lynnwood Councilwoman and Guerrero native Julieta Altamirano-Crosby shared with the Lynnwood Times how when she was a kid, fellow Guerrero resident Roberto Callea would […]
It’s Back: Employers required to deduct Long-term Care tax
UPDATE [8:24 p.m. December 24, 2021]: Added the Governor Inslee Bill Signing Ceremony May 13, 2019 OLYMPIA, Wash., December 23, 2021 – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement stating he does not have the authority to eliminate the Washington Cares Fund assessment – aka Long-term Care Tax (LTC) – and that employers are still […]
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 […]
Binda requests extension from PDC to address campaign fraud allegations
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 28, 2021 – Lynnwood city councilman-elect Joshua Binda is requesting more time from the Washington state Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) in its investigation into alleged misuse of thousands of dollars in campaign funds. In a November 22 email to the PDC which was sent just hours before the 14-day deadline to respond […]
Huskies and Cougars lose head football coaches
Rival schools — University of Washington and Washington State University — both lost their head football coaches within a 30-day period. On October 19, WSU terminated coach Nick Rolovich due to his vaccination status, and just this past week, UW fired coach Jimmy Lake. Cougars lose their head coach to state-wide vaccine mandate Last month, […]
Vincent Cavaleri announces run for U.S. Congress
MILL CREEK, Wash. – Vincent Cavaleri, Mill Creek councilman and Deputy for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, has announced his run for the 118th United States Congress, representing the first congressional district in 2022. Cavaleri was hired by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office in 2000 and elected to Mill Creek City Council in 2015. Through […]
