COVID-19 trends give leaders confidence to look towards next phase of pandemic response
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 17, 2022 – With dropping hospitalization rates, improving vaccination rates, and broad access to masks and tests, Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state can soon move into a less restrictive phase of the COVID-19 response. The lifting of statewide measures does not prohibit local governments from the ability to enact measures […]
LT Weekly Newscast for Feb 13
Mayor Jon Nehring reveals what he is doing to address drug related crime in Marysville, and Everett resident Jon Williams, who is actively living in recovery, shares his thoughts on the mayor’s policy. Before our main story with Mayor Nehring, here’s what you missed last week! 2022 February Special Election Results As of February 10th, […]
State’s Education Superintendent calls on DOH to remove state mask mandate for students
Below is a statement by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal on his recommendation to the Department of Health and Governor to make masks a local health department decision for students in K–12 schools. OLYMPIA—February 9, 2022—Throughout the pandemic, the Department of Health and Governor Inslee have set essential health and safety requirements for our schools using […]
School District Bonds and Levies on February ballot
This February, voters will decide the fate of their local school districts as they vote on education bonds and levies that provide critical funding for their schools. Over a decade ago, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state was failing to fully fund education, therefore violating its constitutional duty. As a result, Washington State […]
Mukilteo School District changes COVID-19 policies amid a spike in cases
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 16, 2022 – With the Mukilteo School District reducing the period of self-quarantine and isolation for those who have tested positive or been exposed to the COVID-19 virus from 10 to 5 days, families are left with questions regarding the well-being of their community. In an announcement released last Friday by the […]
Gov. Inslee’s 2022 State of the State Address
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 12, 2022 – On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2022 State of the State Address in a legislative session at the Capitol in Olympia. His address outlined his proposals to increase spending in the housing, education, transportation sectors, and called on lawmakers to address inadequate housing and climate change policies. He […]
State of WA State Education, Jan. 7
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 5, 2022 – This Friday, Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal will provide the first annual update on the state of Washington’s K–12 students, educators, and schools. Topics will include updates on student mental health and learning, health and safety, Class of 2021 graduation rates, fall 2021 assessment scores, education funding, and more. […]
Education employees mandated to get vaccinated or be fired
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 18, 2021 — Today, Gov. Jay Inslee instates new vaccine mandate – carrying legal penalties – requiring all public school staff members, including teachers, administrators, coaches, custodians, bus drivers, vendors, etc., to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th or face “formal discharge” without unemployment compensation. Gov. Inslee stated that, in […]
Vildan Kirby ignites a firestorm in Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., August 15, 2021 – Political uproar hits Lake Stevens as a Facebook post comment by Lake Stevens School Board candidate Vildan Kirby ignites a firestorm of controversy. The post by a personal Facebook account allegedly used by the Lake Stevens School Board candidate stated, with possible glee, the “flipping off” of children […]
Unions and school districts respond to emergency proclamation mandating in-person learning
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Grades K-6 must have an in-person option by April 5 Grades 7-12 must have an in-person option by April 19 Districts are required to offer 30% of instructional time on-site in classrooms/at least two days per week Districts must offer remote and in-person instructional options for all students All […]
