$1.3 million raised by YMCA of Snohomish County for programs
MUKILTEO, WA. April 10, 2023—The Mukilteo Family YMCA celebrated surpassing the 2023 Annual Campaign goal of $1.3 million at a county-wide victory celebration on Thursday, April 6. Volunteers, staff, and community partners worked tirelessly over the past two months to raise, from over 3,000 donors, essential funds that provide financial assistance so everyone in the […]
Assault weapons ban passes Senate, heads back to House for vote
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 9, 2023—The Senate passed sweeping legislation on Saturday afternoon, April 8, classifying 61 firearms as “assault weapons” to be banned within Washington state. The bill now heads back to the House for a vote on three Senate-proposed amendments, before it is sent to Governor Jay Inslee to be signed into law. House […]
Millenia Ministries, ending homelessness one woman, and one child, at a time
EVERETT, Wash., February 16, 2023—Nineteen years ago, Leilani Miller, Founder and Executive Director at Millenia Ministries, followed a “Voice from God” that said Snohomish County, Washington, needed her services. At the time, she was helping homeless pregnant women find housing in California. On a whim, she packed up her life and left her sunny, hometown […]
Lawmakers tackle new gun laws to mitigate state gun violence
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 9, 2023—With the start of Washington’s 2023 Legislative Session on January 9, lawmakers are considering new firearm restriction laws in an effort to combat gun violence. Of these proposed bills, HB-1240 would ban the sale of military-style assault weapons, HB-1144 would enhance the requirements for firearm purchases and transfers, and SB-5078 would […]
Coffee and conversation with award winning Chef Adrian Ramirez
MUKILTEO, Wash., February 8, 2023—EWM INSIGHTS features, Adrian Ramirez, an award-winning chef, restauranteur, and owner of Red Cork Bistro and Taqueria Puebla restaurants in beautiful Mukilteo. A son of two (2) immigrant parents, Ramirez graduated from Kamiak High School and began his journey to success washing dishes at the Harbour Pointe Golf Club. Listen as Adrian shares […]
Arlington Councilwoman selected as Community Transit board chair
Snohomish County, Wash., February 4, 2023—Arlington City Council Member Jan Schuette was selected by her peers this week to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2023. A former Stanwood High School principal, Schuette was elected to the Arlington City Council in 2013 and has served on the Community Transit board […]
Public invited to attend the honoring of Charlie Pancerzewski
Mukilteo, Wash., February 4, 2023—The City of Mukilteo will be honoring Charlie Pancerzewski during the February 6th City Council Meeting, which begins at 6 PM at City Hall. Mr. Pancerzewski was one of the most engaged citizens the City of Mukilteo has ever seen. For over 50 years, he attended Council Meetings and provided meaningful […]
Charges dropped, investigation ongoing against Lake Stevens teacher
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., February 1, 2023—Snohomish County prosecutors dropped all charges on Monday against Mark Warren Hein, a Lake Stevens High School teacher, who was arrested last week for sexual misconduct with a minor. Lake Stevens PD is continuing its investigation and is working with the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office to refile pending those results, […]
Lynnwood Times’ 2022 Persons of the Year: Jesse Hayes, Olympia Edwards, Karina Gasperin
Each year the Lynnwood Times selects one outstanding Snohomish County resident as Person of the Year to celebrate their achievements, ongoing community service, and unrivaled contributions to our community. After careful deliberation, The Lynnwood Times is proud to award three residents as 2022 Persons of the Year for the first time since this title’s inception: […]
Legislators united in bipartisan effort for safer commutes on roadways
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 1, 2023—Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined Governor Jay Inslee to say they are backing a package of new laws aimed at safer roads by protecting workers, pedestrians and commuters. New bills would include reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a vehicle when driving, imposing more restrictions on […]
