2020 Election: Candidates explain why they are running
The 2020 primary election will be held on August 4, meaning that ballots will be mailed to voters starting July 17. At this point, the candidate filing deadline has passed, and the candidate withdrawal deadline has passed as well. All candidates currently running will be on the ballot in August. In preparation for the 2020 […]
Pierce County joins Snohomish County push for Phase 2 variance
Pierce County joins Snohomish County push for Phase 2 varianceBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Comments by elected officials Today Pierce County joins Snohomish County leaders applying for Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start Washington” phased COVID-19 reopening plan. Just after 4 p.m. today, in a tweet, County Executive Bruce Dammeier, County […]
City of Lynnwood hosts virtual celebration for retiring City Council Executive Assistant.
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The city of Lynnwood created history on May 1 when it held its first-ever virtual retirement celebration for City Council Executive Assistant Beth Morris. This is the first time such an event was held online in the city due to the Stay Home Stay Healthy order following the announcement […]
Inslee signs COVID-19 order for phased re-opening of Washington
Safe Start is a data-driven plan that includes regional variances based on population and low COVID-19 counts. By Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Some businesses could re-open as early as this week under the new COVID-19 order signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today. The state’s “Safe Start” plan is a phased approach to re-opening […]
Protestors to Governor Inslee: Let us work!
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Patrol estimated 2,500 demonstrators Protesters were critical of Governor Inslee’s lockdown policies and lack of a plan for reopening Washington Legislative powers to extend the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order is only applicable to state statues in Subsection 2 of RCW 43.06.220 Proclamations not associated with […]
Creative solutions within the arts community
by Luke Putvin The closure of many businesses and banning of gatherings in response to COVID-19 has impacted many people, including those in the arts community. Visual and performing arts alike have been affected. Lynn Hanson, a member of the Lynnwood Arts Commission, has been an artist since 1995. She has operated an art gallery […]
COVID-19 in the community: What you need to know
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, originated in Wuhan, China and is a newly discovered respiratory tract infection spreading from person to person throughout the global community, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Center for Systems Science and Engineering at John Hopkins University, has […]
Mukilteo City Hall closure and other restrictions
By Office of the Mayor | Press Release Mukilteo City Hall closed to the public effective March 18 Mukilteo, WA – After consulting with other public agencies in Snohomish County, today the City is announcing the restriction of public access to all City facilities, including City Hall, beginning at 7:30am tomorrow, March 18, 2020. These […]
Governor to issue statewide shutdown of restaurants and bars
Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight that further expands protections against COVID-19. “Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities. “Restaurants will be allowed to provide take-out and delivery services but no in-person dining […]
Lynnwood Art of Food and Wine
by Luke Putvin The second Lynnwood Art of Food and Wine was held at Lynnwood Convention Center on February 8. The event saw over 500 attendees, an increase from last year’s number of 300. The event was a partnership between the Lynnwood Arts Commission, the Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Foundation, Lynnwood Convention Center, Seattle Uncorked, […]
