The March 12 Presidential Primary is underway, County Auditor says
EVERETT—On February 22, Snohomish County Elections will mail ballots for the March 12 Presidential Primary to 507,000 registered voters. The Presidential Primary is an opportunity for voters to help the major political parties select presidential nominees for the November General Election. Ballots for the Presidential Primary were mailed to military and overseas voters on […]
Public invited to open houses for several new park projects
EVERETT—Snohomish County Parks & Recreation is developing concept plans for future projects at Martha Lake Airport Park, Martha Lake Park and Flowing Lake Park; and will hold an open house for all three projects to be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Chinook Room at the Northwest Stream Center located at 600 […]
Lynnwood Police arrest two connected to $12,000 worth of stolen cosmetics
LYNNWOOD—Two members of a Romanii organized crime ring with ties to Phoenix, Arizona, were arrested and booked into Snohomish County Jail earlier this month for alleged theft of $12,000 worth of cosmetics, Lynnwood Police reports. On February 1, 2024, officers were on patrol when they responded to a theft in progress at a business on […]
Call for artists for new Casino Road area utility box art project
EVERETT—The City of Everett is introducing a new community art initiative to enhance the appearance of public works utility box cabinets through the application of art-printed vinyl. They recently launched a call for artists, seeking local artists to submit an application to be considered for these new opportunities. The first project will focus on the […]
Daniel Tappana is new Business Retention and Expansion Coordinator for EASC
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Tappana as its new Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Coordinator. Tappana brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in economic development and business growth strategies to the EASC team. His appointment is effective March 4, 2024. “Economic […]
2024 list of Valentine’s Day date ideas in Snohomish County
Sir Elton John said it best when he sang “Can you Feel the Love Tonight” because yet another year of Valentine’s Day is among us. To switch up date night from the traditional flowers, chocolates, and dinner and a movie, the Lynnwood Times has compiled the following list of creative date ideas, borrowing from some […]
Michael Stevens elected new Marysville City Council President
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville City Council elected Michael Stevens to serve as Council President. Stevens has served on the City Council since 2010 and served on the Planning Commission for two years before that. He earned his Municipal Leadership Certification from the Association for Washington Cities in 2012 and Advanced Certification in 2016. “I am humbled by […]
Information Session for the Small Business Innovation Assistance Program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—An information session for the Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) program is taking place this Tuesday, February 13 at Everett Community College. SBIA provides technical assistance services coupled with access to grants to help Snohomish County-based small businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic as well as incentivize new, innovative ideas from start-ups […]
Voter registration bill unanimously passes in House, heads to Senate
OLYMPIA—With a unanimous 97-0 vote on Friday, February 9, the Washington State House of Representatives approved House Bill 1962 to improve the accuracy of voter registration lists, that if signed into law, would take effect on June 1, 2025. The bill now heads to the Senate for further deliberation. Currently, if a county auditor receives […]
Multiple animal rights bills head to Senate after overwhelming House passage
OLYMPIA—Three new animal protection and justice bills head to the Washington State Senate after overwhelming passage in House in January. Standardizing animal abuse penalties HB 1961, concerning animal cruelty in the first degree, addresses a significant hole in current law, where judges have wide discretion in sentencing for certain forms of animal cruelty, leading to […]
