Inslee authorizes $54 million in federal CARES Act funds to extend Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
By Press releases from Office of the Governor and Employment Security Department with additions by Mario Lotmore. Update: [6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020] President Donald J. Trump signs $2.3 trillion government funding bill into law Sunday evening preventing a shutdown that was set to begin on Tuesday. The bill consists of $740 billion in […]
Troop 49 Tree Recycling pick up
Trees can be dropped off the first weekend in January at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club. Pick up services offered in Lynnwood, Brier, Mountlake Terrace and areas of unincorporated Snohomish County. Trees should be free from all ornaments and decorations. Unfortunately flocked trees cannot be accepted. Trees should be placed on the curb by […]
Bring joy and be safe this holiday season
Dear Lynnwood Community Members, The holiday season is upon us, typically the most joyful season of all. However our community, our nation and are world are still struggling to combat this global pandemic. It can be easy to let our guard down, but we can’t give up yet. Right now COVID-19 cases are rapidly rising […]
Alaska Airlines boosts 737 MAX orders to 120 Jets
‘Transformative’ agreement gives leading U.S. airline scale and flexibility to grow as traffic returns Alaska says new order is a move toward a more efficient, all-Boeing mainline fleet SEATTLE, Dec. 22, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Alaska Airlines announced that the carrier is buying 23 more 737-9 airplanes, building on its original order and an […]
Inslee announces authorization of Moderna vaccine
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Olympia, Wash., December 20, 2020 – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. Last night, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process and has concluded the Moderna COVID-19 […]
Hundreds came out to meet Santa and support law enforcement
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Hundreds of Lynnwood residents lined the streets in the rain and cold to see Santa as he joined the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) for its Operation: North Pole Patrol on Friday, December 18. “They [LPD] are great,” said Vicki Frasher, a 10-year resident of Lynnwood when asked for […]
83.5% of survey respondents in Lynnwood prioritize the need for a social worker to diversity coordinator
By Noel Pai-Young and Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff At the December 14, 2020 Lynnwood City Council meeting, Mayor Nicola Smith opened up with a statement reminding community members of the importance to defeat COVID-19. “It can be easy to let our guard down, but we can’t give up yet. Right now COVID-19 cases […]
The pandemic won’t stop local children’s holiday gift program
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Heather has been organizing donated books for days, with 700 new American Girl books in the queue waiting to be sorted and become Christmas gifts for Lynnwood’s children in need. Volunteers at Holly House, a holiday gift program for Edmonds School District (ESD) children in low-income households, are […]
Inslee proposes $3.5 billion Capital Gains tax in 2021–2023 budget proposal
By Office of the Governor The next biennium remains more than $3.3 billion below where it was before the pandemic hit. A new 9% tax to capital gains earnings above $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for joint filers. A new capital gains tax on the sale of stocks, bonds and other assets. Exemptions are provided […]
County portal allows employers to connect local applicants
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, December 16, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced a countywide effort to assist job seekers and companies to keep talent local and preserve, build, and attract long-term partnerships with companies. Unlike other online employment portals, this is a unique connector given its special […]
