Girls on the Run Snohomish County – Registration now open
by Girls on the Run Snohomish County | January 13, 2020 Welcome to Girls on the Run! – a life-changing, non-profit program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Practices start the week […]
Local school delays, closures and bus routes
Local school delays, closures and bus routes EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT – All Edmonds School District schools and programs are CLOSED today, Monday, Jan. 13, due to unsafe weather conditions. Other related news about EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT: Welcome to Kindergarten in the Edmonds School District! Registration for the 2020-2021 school year will begin March 4, 2020 at […]
Census Bureau now recruiting for 2020 census operations
The U.S. Census Bureau is now recruiting temporary Census Takers in Snohomish County, Washington in advance of its Nonresponse Followup Operation for the 2020 Census. The pay rate is $20 per hour and applications can be made online at 2020census.gov/jobs. The primary purpose of the Nonresponse Followup Operation is to count people in person at […]
Snohomish County Council – Nehring and Wright elected to council leadership
Snohomish County Council | PRESS RELEASE | Shared by Lynnwood Times Everett, WA – This morning, the Snohomish County Council unanimously elected its leadership for 2020. Councilmember Nate Nehring was elected to serve as Chair and Councilmember Stephanie Wright was elected to serve as Vice Chair. This marks the first time in recent history that […]
Groundbreaking of social service center embodies the mission of Trinity Lutheran Church
by Dan Aznoff Crews that cleared away what remains of a small commercial development that had occupied a portion of the property owned by Trinity Lutheran Church was the first step in what the congregation hopes will become a symbol of positive change for south Snohomish County. Site preparation is part of what church leadership […]
South County Fire Board of Commissioners candidate Q&A
By MARIO LOTMORE | Updated October 17, 2019 South County Fire is governed by a board of seven elected commissioners. Currently, the Board of Commissioners consists of two appointed Lynnwood City Council members and five Fire District 1 Commissioners. After a transition period, the voters of South County Fire will elect a board of seven […]
League of Women Voters County Candidate Forum
On October 7th, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County held its Candidates Forum for the positions of County Council Positions 2 and 3, County Auditor, Sheriff and Treasurer. The event was moderated by Lynn Carpenter. Carpenter asked questions provided by the audience on notecards. Each candidate was allotted one minute to respond, and […]
Veterans issues discussed at Lynnwood Veterans Forum
By Mario Lotmore | Updated October 17, 2019 On Friday, October 4, Verdant Community Wellness Center was the location for a Veterans Forum hosted by Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02). Larsen opened what he coined the two E’s and two H’s for veteran issues – employment, education, housing and healthcare. Larsen is currently working to reduce […]
City Council candidates weigh in on living wage jobs and opioid epidemic
by LUKE PUTVIN and MARIO LOTMORE Lynnwood City Council Position 4 Naz Lashgari By 2035 the Lynnwood area is projected to have a population of over 92,000 people strong. Ensuring financial stability and economic success is a priority in the strategic plan of the City of Lynnwood. I support this strategic plan. I would support […]
Area leaders discuss housing opportunities at city council roundtable
By LUKE PUTVIN Each Lynnwood City Councilmember invited two community stakeholders to discuss affordable housing and housing availability in general. This roundtable discussion occurred at the City Council Business Meeting on Monday, July 8. Stakeholders varied in their professional experiences and perspectives. There were individuals whose backgrounds were in affordable housing such as Mark Smith […]
