County application for Phase 2 officially submitted
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — In a series of back-to-back special meetings on Friday, May 29, the Board of Health and Snohomish County Council, in a show of bi-partisan support, voted unanimously to approve resolutions in support move to Phase 2 of the state’s Safe Start plan. The plan was submitted today, June 1, by Snohomish […]
Stay Home, Stay Healthy has expired, many proclamations extended
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Though Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order has expired, the state Legislature has approved the extension of 23 proclamations. They were set to expire on May 31,2020, but they have now been extended to June 17, 2020. Among the proclamations that have been extended include 20-28.4 […]
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 […]
Councilmember George Hurst makes a difference during pandemic by staying home to stay healthy
Councilmember George Hurst makes a difference during pandemic by staying home to stay healthyBy: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff While some Lynnwood City councilmembers are taking active roles in the community during the coronavirus pandemic, councilmember George Hurst is doing his best to stay home, as avoiding the illness is especially critical for people […]
Stay Home ends, Safe Start plan begins
Stay Home ends, Safe Start plan beginsby Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff At his May 29 press briefing, Governor Jay Inslee opened by saying that Washington can begin to see the opening of more businesses and enterprises. “We have new tools, and we intend to use them,” Inslee said. The governor’s Stay Home, Stay […]
Pierce County joins Snohomish County push for Phase 2 variance
Pierce County joins Snohomish County push for Phase 2 varianceBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Comments by elected officials Today Pierce County joins Snohomish County leaders applying for Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start Washington” phased COVID-19 reopening plan. Just after 4 p.m. today, in a tweet, County Executive Bruce Dammeier, County […]
DOH admits inflated COVID-19 death numbers
By Maxford Nelson | Freedom Foundation Press Release On May 21 officials at the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that, as the Freedom Foundation reported on Monday, the state is counting in its COVID-19 death total the deaths of persons who tested positive for the virus but died from other causes. In remarks […]
Local health officers have authority to involuntarily isolate or quarantine
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Inslee cannot commit to a hard June 1 date to transition to Phase 2 of his “Safe Start WA” plan New requirements for Phase 2: (1) progress of the virus, (2) success of contact tracing mission, and (3) public cooperation. “COVID exposed” person is defined as anyone who […]
Republicans host re-open Washington rally in Everett
On Friday, May 15, hundreds converged at the Snohomish County Administrative Campus for the “Re-open Washington” rally hosted by the Snohomish County Republican Party. Event organizer Anita Azariah told us the rally is a show of support for small business owners and getting residents back to work. “Look at this turnout… people want to go […]
Anna’s Home Furnishings battles to be deemed essential
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff As the state of Washington has ordered the closure of all they consider nonessential to slow the spread of coronavirus, many independent businesses are struggling to gain recognition as essential service providers in their communities. Anne’s Home Furnishings in Lynnwood is just one among many local businesses experiencing the […]
