A weekend of fear and failure
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff The days of May 30 through June 1 were filled with trepidation, conjecture, riots, vandalism, looting, curfews and disappointment. What started as a peaceful protest in Seattle, was hijacked by nefarious elements bent on destruction and the perpetuation of fear throughout Puget Sound – from the Tulalip Tribe […]
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By Snohomish County Health District and contributions from Lynnwood Times staff, Mario Lotmore Updated 2:03 p.m.: Added Lynnwood Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s statement Update: 1:56 p.m.: Added Phase 2 does and don’t graphic released by the Snohomish Health District Update, 1:35 p.m.: Added Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring’s statement Update, 12:45 p.m.: Added Lynnwood Councilwoman Shannon Session’s […]
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd Riots
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd RiotsBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Update: At 8:09 a.m. May 31, Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring released the following statement: “The killing of George Floyd was an unacceptable tragedy and we must all demand justice. It is shameful that those gathered to peacefully protest this […]
Harbour Reach Corridor Construction project underway after 15 years of speed bumps
Harbour Reach Corridor Construction project underway after 15 years of speed bumpsBy: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff MUKILTEO- Construction of a new roadway connecting Beverly Park Road to Harbour Pointe Boulevard is finally underway after a decade and a half of planning. The roadway will provide a north-south alternative to the Mukilteo Speedway, increasing […]
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 […]
Snohomish County Mayors issue a joint letter to the Greater Snohomish County community
Letter from Snohomish County Mayors in its entirety. SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. (April 24, 2020) – The mayors of Snohomish County cities issued a joint letter to the community: It’s now been over a month since our communities closed down following the statewide orders to stay home, stay healthy, changing life as we knew it. Governor […]
Local officials weigh in on county sheriff’s COVID-19 remarks
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Statements provided by Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney; Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers; Snohomish County Councilmembers Megan Dunn, Sam Low and Jared Mead; City of Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson; City of Lynnwood spokesperson Julie Moore; State Representative Strom Peterson; State Senator Marko Liias; and Mike Faulk, Deputy Communications […]
Mayor Gregerson Temporarily Suspends Plastic Bag Ban for 30 Days
On March 25, 2020, Mayor Jennifer Gregerson issued a Proclamation of Emergency temporarily suspending the ban on single-use plastic bags. Recently, the City became aware that certain grocers and retailers suspended use of customer-provided reusable bags in order to prevent contact that could spread COVID-19. As a result, these retailers were out of compliance with Chapter […]
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 […]
Excitement and engagement abound at Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th
by LUKE PUTVIN Thousands of people gathered for Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th on September 7. The fair started five years ago in a small area at the Fire Station, but grew to encompass 188th to 194th streets with 81 booths, not including city-run booths. “Fair on 44th is a way for us to bring our […]
