Are we on the verge of a third World War? Here’s a glimpse at rising global conflicts
With global tensions rising—through Israel’s relentless attack on Gaza, what the conflict could mean for the rest of the Middle East, Russian troops pouring over the north border of Ukraine Saturday, Sudan on the brink of collapse from civil war, Myanmar in revolution, Haiti overrun with violent gangs with no military to protect them, Armenians […]
Inslee proclaims Law Enforcement Recognition Week
OLYMPIA—For their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or for their distinguished exceptional meritorious conduct, 22 law enforcement officers were recognized on Friday, May 3, at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony. “I want to say thanks for just being there in those moments of extreme danger and […]
FTC new rule bans noncompetes nationwide, US Chamber files lawsuit
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the federal agency responsible for policing and preventing unfair competitive practices in commerce, announced a new rule, on April 23, banning the use and enforcement of noncompetes nationwide. The FTC Commissioners determined that noncompetes are an unfair method of competition, and therefore violated Section 5 of the FTC Act. […]
Lake Stevens and Sewer District headed back to court in tense merger
LAKE STEVENS—The City of Lake Stevens has threatened to take the Lake Stevens Sewer District back to Superior Court following, what they call, concerns of “transparency, fairness, and fiscal responsibility” after the District raised salaries for some of its lead positions. “Recent actions taken by the Sewer District Commissioners, including substantial salary increases for top […]
Port of Everett discuss boundary enlargement in EASC coffee chat
EVERETT, Wash., April 9, 2024—Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber joined Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County, for a Coffee Chat on April 9 to discuss an August ballot measure to expand the existing boundary of the port district. In a historic action on Dec. 19, 2023, the Port of […]
Two Republican political juggernauts not seeking re-election in 2024
OLYMPIA—Former Republican House Minority Leader, J.T. Wilcox (R-Yelm) and Senator Lynda Wilson (R-Vancouver), announce their retirements from the Washington State Legislature. Rep. Wilcox, who serves the Second Legislative District, in a letter on February 28 to lawmakers in the House and Senate, shared that he intends to retire after 14 years from the Washington State […]
Trump victorious in South Carolina Republican Primary over Haley
CHARLESTON, S.C.—South Carolina voters overwhelming rejected its former governor, Nikki Haley, in almost a two-to-one victory for the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, in its winner-take-all Republican Primary. Trump also won the CPAC straw poll on Saturday with 94%. “South Carolina, thank you very much,” President Trump told a crowd at […]
Secretary of the Navy visits Naval Station Everett
EVERETT—Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro met with leaders and executives from Vigor Shipyard while at Naval Station Everett on Tuesday, February 13. He then held an All Hands’ Call for Sailors the next day on the base where he shared his priorities and listened to service personnel. “I welcome Secretary of the Navy […]
A look back at 2023: Top education stories
To commence the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times will highlight the top 2023 education stories. During 2023, we lost Robert Burton who kickstarted the Meadowdale Music Department and a Mountlake High School Student was name a 2023 Washington STEM Rising Star. Also, Meadowdale High School’s take on Simon Stephens’ The Curious Incident […]
Voters may decide in August to allow Port of Everett boundary expansion
EVERETT—In a historic action, the Port of Everett Commission on Tuesday unanimously passed Resolution No. 1220, directing Port staff to submit a proposition to expand the existing boundary of the Port District to the Snohomish County Council for voter consideration. This is the first resolution of its kind in 205 years since the citizens voted to […]
