What does equity mean to you?
On Wednesday, October 6, the Lynnwood Times facilitated an interview forum with several candidates running for Mayoral, City Council, and School District positions in Lynnwood and Mukilteo. It was an insightful experience listening to each candidates’ response and perspective. There was one question in particular, though, that has left staff both puzzled and concerned: What […]
Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area Advisory Board has two openings
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 9, 2021 – The Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) Advisory Board serves in a consultative capacity to make recommendations for uses of lodging funds assessed under Snohomish County Code Chapter 4.118. Applications are now being accepted for the two open Lodging Member seats, one At-Large and one for Snohomish County […]
The 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Celebration in Snohomish County
UPDATE [1:20 PM AUG 18, 2021]: Added a statement from Snohomish County Councilman Jared Mead. Last Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence from British rule. Celebrations took place all around the world, and President Biden made an official celebratory statement about the holiday. This year’s celebration was held virtually, a decision made in […]
2021 Primary Election results
🚨UPDATE 5 p.m. Aug 12 🚨Current Turnout: 26.77% up from 26.73% the previous day. Expected county turnout is 28%. Lynnwood turnout is 28.32%. All results are current as of posted update. The next update is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. 🚨UPDATE 5 p.m. Aug 12 🚨 Today, Garth Fell, Snohomish County Auditor, confirmed […]
Sound Transit Board approves realignment plan, Everett Link impacted
SEATTLE, Wash., August 5, 2021 – Today at its Special Business Meeting, the Sound Transit Board adopted to a new realignment plan to address a current $6.5 billion affordability gap down from $7.9 billion earlier this year. The adopted realignment plan will guide the delivery dates for ST2 and ST3 projects not yet in construction. […]
Community Justice Center on hold, 26 minutes, and an eleventh-hour letter
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 4, 2021 – The Lynnwood City Council voted, at its business meeting Monday, to postpone the vote to award the construction contract of the new $64 million Community Justice Center to FORMA Construction Company until September 13. The Council hopes that postponing the vote will allow more time to further investigate the Lynnwood […]
Rosehill Community Board – Volunteer Opportunities
The City of Mukilteo is seeking candidates to fill vacancies on the Rosehill Community Board and Parks & Arts Commission. There are currently 3 regular vacancies, which are three-year terms each, on the Rosehill Community Board. Three Board members’ terms expired May 3rd. The City of Mukilteo is also seeking a student member of the Rosehill Community Board to replace student Margaret Wang, […]
Harbour Reach Corridor Grand Opening
MUKILTEO, Wash. – On June 26 at 11:00 a.m., the City of Mukilteo will celebrate the opening of the Harbour Reach Corridor Project connecting Harbour Pointe Boulevard and Beverly Park Road, after decades of planning. The road will open first for a walking and biking parade and will open to cars shortly after the event. […]
Fireworks banned in most Snohomish County cities
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – New for this Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to the densely populated unincorporated areas within the Southwest Urban Growth Area. The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved this ban to begin in 2021 after voters weighed in on […]
In-person meetings return to Mill Creek, others soon to follow
The city of Mill Creek resumed in-person city council meetings May 25, the first time since the statewide shutdown, while many surrounding cities are still meeting remotely. The city’s hybrid system allows for council members or staff to attend via zoom if they are still uncomfortable or have legitimate medical reasons, according to councilman Vincent […]
