$10 billion James Webb Space Telescope to launch Christmas Day
WASHINGTON D.C., December 24, 2021 – The James Webb Space Telescope will be the world’s premier space science observatory when it launches Christmas Day, December 25, 2021, at 7:20 a.m. EST / 4:20 a.m. PST in French Guiana. Webb will solve mysteries in our solar system, look beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and […]
The Day of the Dead cultural event at Lynnwood’s City Hall
LYNNWOOD, Wash, November 1, 2021 – On Saturday, October 30, the WAGRO Foundation sponsored a Day of the Dead event at Lynnwood’s City Hall. From dances to costumes, participants got to share their traditions and culture with the community. Traditional Aztec Dance The event began with a traditional Aztec dance performed by the German-Maldonado family […]
Mindful Monday: Mindful transitions
By Lisa Wellington | Lynnwood Times Contributor The weather feels like a petulant child; tired, defiant, unsure of what it wants. One minute it is a gloriously sunny, edge of spring with blue skies kind of day. The next moment the sky is cranky with clouds spewing snow. Then just as quickly it is bright and […]
2.9 magnitude earthquake south of Monroe
Monroe, Wash., December 28, 2020 – According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake about 4 mile from Maltby, Washington at a depth of 16.1 miles on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:41 a.m. PST. The earthquake centered at 47.813°N 121.967°W or 2.5 miles south of Monroe, WA. The earthquake was reported by 68 people […]
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is not a Mexican Halloween
Mario Lotmore | Last Updated 11.26.2019 Day of the Dead is a two-day festival dedicated to deceased love ones and family members. Offerings, or ofrendas, honor the deceased family member. Altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the deceased. Offerings are believed to […]
Lynnwood to observe U.N. International Day of Peace
PRESS RELEASE by Deborah Kilgore, Rotary Club of Lynnwood On Saturday, September 21 at 11 a.m., Lynnwood residents and friends are invited to gather at locations throughout the city to observe the United Nations International Day of Peace, or “Peace Day.” Lynnwood will observe Peace Day for the first time this year, inspired by peace […]
Eagle Scout’s message of peace on Earth
By MARIO LOTMORE Several dozen attended the Peace Pole ribbon cutting that took place at Lynnwood City Hall on June 26. Jim Osbourn of Eagle Scout Troop 309 with various supporting departments, including Lynnwood Parks & Recreation, planted nine Peace Poles across Lynnwood as a reminder to visualize and champion world peace every day. According […]
Arbor Day ribbon-cutting
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 22, at Interurban Trail 40th Ave. West Mayor Nicola Smith, councilmember Shannon Sessions, councilmember Christine Frizzell and council president Benjamin Goodwin were among those in attendance at the Arbor Day ribbon-cutting. City councilmembers and members of the parks department planted a Gala apple tree in recognition of both Earth […]
President Joe Biden to visit Washington state on May 10
SEATTLE—President Joe Biden (D) will be coming to Seattle, Washington, on Friday to participate in campaign receptions on May 10 and May 11 according to a White House travel advisory. Friday’s event will be a fundraising reception for the Biden Victory Fund. The exact time and location of the event have yet to be announced […]
WSU Speaker Event series kicks off with a conversation on Democratizing Data
EVERETT—Washington State University’s Everett campus held its first ever WSU Everett Empowered speaker event Thursday, March 28, discussing open public safety data with Dr. David Makin, Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Dr. Makin is a leader in blending technology with public safety to enhance community safety and foster meaningful connections. […]
