Snohomish County leaders reacts to the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin
Snohomish, Wash., April 21, 2021 – Last year the world erupted in the largest mass protest movement in U.S. history, when video surfaced of George Floyd, 46, slowing dying uttering the words, “I can’t breathe,” as now former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck during a May 25 arrest. Hundreds of thousands […]
Nine years after Washington legalized cannabis, some cities still resist
LYNNWOOD, WA – It’s been nine years since Washington State passed Initiative 502, legalizing recreational cannabis for persons 21-years or older, yet some Snohomish County cities, including Lynnwood, are still resistant to welcoming the industry. Lynnwood’s Moratorium As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) […]
Silver Lake Trail Project: Improving recreational opportunities in Everett
Everett, Wash.– A long-standing plan for a pedestrian path surrounding Silver Lake is making headway amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Although a long-term goal of the city, the anticipated high expense to achieve the Silver Lake Trail Project kept the plan dormant. In 2019, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin discovered ways to cut costs without compromising the […]
Larsen to host American Rescue Plan virtual town halls
EVERETT, WA – On Saturday, March 27, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host two virtual town halls with local elected officials to discuss how the American Rescue Plan provides urgent pandemic relief to communities in Northwest Washington. At 1:30 p.m. PDT, he will join Anacortes Mayor Laurie Gere to discuss the plan’s impact on the […]
Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens fifth mass vaccination site
Vaccination efforts are hitting another milestone this week as mobile clinics are completed at long-term care facilities and adult family homes in Snohomish County By Snohomish Health District | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A fifth mass vaccination site for the county opened Friday at Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett. It is […]
Everett’s State of the City: Achieving good governance
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin in her annual “State of the City” address on the morning of January 28, touched on a variety of priorities she’s committed to leading her governance within the new year. COVID Recovery With the coronavirus persisting in the community for over a year, Mayor […]
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 […]
Captain Davis on Naval Station Everett’s growth and challenges
By Erin Freeman | Press Release The commanding officer of Naval Station Everett, U.S. Naval Captain Michael Davis, held a virtual coffee chat with the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County on the morning of November 10, conversing with community members about updates regarding Naval Station Everett. “His naval career of over 30 years includes service […]
$30 car tabs ruled unconstitutional by state Supreme Court
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff An initiative that would have reduced car tab fees to $30 has been ruled unconstitutional by the Washington Supreme Court for containing too many subjects and a misleading description on the ballot. The state Supreme Court struck down initiative measure number 976 (I-976) on Thursday, October 15, ruling […]
Boeing ends 787 Dreamliner assembly in Everett
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Everett, Wash. – Airline manufacturer The Boeing Company will be moving all future production of the 787 Dreamliner entirely to South Carolina due to economic circumstances, leaving regional leaders wary of how it will further jeopardize local economy. As the aerospace industry continues to feel the economic impact […]
