Liz Cheney censured in Wyoming for her vote to impeach President Trump
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff CARBON COUNTY, WY, January 16, 2021 – The Republican Central Committee of Carbon County voted unanimously, 45 to 0, to censure Rep. Liz Cheney (WY) for her vote to impeach President Donald J Trump. Cheney is the elder daughter of Lynne Cheney and former Vice President Dick Cheney. […]
Inslee launches state plan for widespread vaccine distribution
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Governor Jay Inslee launched a series of changes to vaccine administration and unveiled a new statewide public-private partnership for the state’s vaccine distribution plan. The governor is joined by Dr. Umair Shah, secretary, Department of Health; Jane Hopkins, RN, executive vice president, SEIU 1199NW; Brad Smith, president, […]
USS Ralph Johnson returns to Everett from deployment
By Homeportnorthwest | Press Release EVERETT, Wash., January 14, 2021 – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Washington, today following its first deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. Ralph Johnson departed Naval Station Everett April 15, 2020, following a […]
Inslee sworn in for historic third term
On Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee took the oath of office to begin his third term in office. Inslee is only the second governor to be elected to three terms in Washington state. The governor delivered his inaugural address in a recorded video that highlighted the challenges facing Washington state in the next […]
2021 Legislative Session: Upcoming committee hearings, Jan 18-22
Go to TVW for broadcasts of committee hearings, work sessions and Floor action. If you’re interested in a particular event, but were not able to watch it live, TVW has you covered with its extensive and easy to search archives. Holding a remote session does not mean you don’t get to have your say. We have a brand […]
Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 as new hospital admission rates fall short
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 15, 2021 – Based on new regional data published by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Snohomish County will remain in Phase 1 for the week begin January 18. The DOH compiles updated data by region every Friday. Regions that meet all four criteria above are eligible to move to […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County names Garry Clark as its President & CEO
By Economic Alliance Snohomish County | Press Release Highly Accomplished Leader with Proven Track Record in Economic Development EVERETT, Wash., January 14, 2021 – Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announced today that it has named Garry Clark to serve as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. “I want to welcome Garry Clark to Snohomish County and […]
David Kleitsch confirmed as Director of Development & Business Services Department
By City of Lynnwood | Press Release LYNNWOOD, WA (January 13, 2021) – During the Business Meeting of December 14, 2020, the Lynnwood City Council approved the creation of a new City department, Development and Business Services, and approved Mayor Smith’s appointment of David Kleitsch as the new Director. “Director Kleitsch is the right leader, […]
Braun says new Senate rules severely limit access to democracy
OLYMPIA, WASH., JANUARY 11, 2021 – After an historic day in the Washington State Legislature where changes to the rules were adopted to allow for the 2021 Legislative Session to continue remotely, Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released a statement. Braun said he’s disappointed that majority Democrats refused to bend on new Senate operating […]
South County Fire Board elects Urban as Chair, Teofilak as Vice Chair for 2021
By Leslie Hynes, Public Information Officer | South County Fire The South County Fire Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Greg Urban to serve as Board Chair and Chris Teofilak to serve as Vice Chair for 2021. Urban and Teofilak both were elected to the seven-member board in 2019 and took office a year ago. Urban […]
