Brandy Donaghy: A U.S. Navy veteran hoping to break barriers in County Government
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County, Wash., February 16, 2021 – Brandy Donaghy kicked off her run for Snohomish County Council Position 5 last Saturday with a zoom Meet & Greet fundraising event. The event brought out scores of supporters including current County Councilmembers Megan Dunn and Jared Mead. “Brandy is someone […]
Dick’s Drive-In turns 67 today
By Dick’s Drive-In | Press Release SEATTLE, Wash., January 28, 2021 – Today, marks 67 years since the first Dick’s Drive-In opened in the Wallingford District of Seattle in 1954. There have been ups and downs for our city, region and country since then, and 2020 was one of the most challenging in our history. […]
Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson announces intent for re-election
Gregerson will Provide Steady Leadership for the Pandemic Recovery By The Jennifer Gregerson Campaign | Press Release MUKILTEO, Wash., January 4, 2021 – Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, the first woman elected Mayor in Mukilteo, announced today that she will run for re-election. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done in Mukilteo, but I believe there is […]
Local colleges relieved Trump rescinded ICE rule
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A recently issued ruling that would prohibit international students from residing in the U.S. while studying at higher education institutions only offering virtual instruction in the fall, has been rescinded. As many higher education institutions transition to virtual instruction amidst the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
Shirley Sutton Sweeps King, Snohomish counties Democrat endorsements
Shirley Sutton, candidate for the 32nd LD State Representative, Position 1, has swept sole endorsements from: King County Democrats, Snohomish County Democrats and the 32nd Legislative District Democrats. Ms. Sutton, former Lynnwood City Council Member, career educator and community organizer, is challenging incumbent State Representative, Cindy Ryu. The percentage of votes in favor of endorsing candidate Shirley […]
Cascade Symphony Scholarships Awarded To Students
EDMONDS – Scholarships of $3,000 and $2,000 have been awarded by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra to two graduating high school music from the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts. Music students from the Northshore and Shoreline districts also were considered. Micah Cortezzo of Edmonds-Woodway High School was awarded a $3,000 scholarship while Gloria Lee of Kamiak […]
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 […]
South County Fire Captain retires after 36 years of service
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff South County Fire Captain Tom Campbell wrapped up a 36-year career as a firefighter in Snohomish County on April 20. “I didn’t really see myself becoming a fulltime fireman, but I’m blessed to have been able to accomplish that and have it as my career,” said Campbell. “It provided […]
Snohomish County Economic Recovery Task Force working to jumpstart economy
By Kent Patton | Snohomish County Press Release Executive Somers and Council Chair Nehring formally launch economic recovery efforts SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 21, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Council Chair Nate Nehring held the first Snohomish County Economic and Workforce Recovery Task Force, laying the groundwork for economic recovery. The […]
Hovis named Interim Fire Chief as Dahl retires after 34 years of Service
By Leslie Hynes, Public Information Officer | South County Fire March 31, 2020 – South County Fire Chief Doug Dahl is retiring today after nearly 34 years in the fire service. Dahl spent all but the early years of his fire service career in south Snohomish County. In 1986, after graduating from Mountlake Terrace High […]
