July 4th Fireworks
By South County Fire and Snohomish County Government Fireworks will be banned in the unincorporated areas served by South County Fire beginning in 2021. Fireworks complaints, concerns Our 911 call centers normally see an increase in firework-related complaints in the dates surrounding the Fourth of July. Leave 911 open for emergencies. For complaints related to […]
Arrest made in $650 million ESD unemployment fraud case
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington has been at the forefront of massive fraudulent activity since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, an extensive network of cybercriminals claiming hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment through the names of tens of thousands in the state alone. On May 14, Washington’s Employment Security Department […]
Inslee requires facial coverings or face misdemeanor
By Katrina Kukhar | Lynnwood Times Staff Update: June 24, statement by Republican House leader J.T. Willcox. “The Governor’s mask mandate is going to be counter productive. His moral authority was expended when he persisted in enforcing unfair mandates that didn’t make sense to fair-minded people and ignored his responsibility to enforce the law for all. […]
Cascade Symphony Scholarships Awarded To Students
EDMONDS – Scholarships of $3,000 and $2,000 have been awarded by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra to two graduating high school music from the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts. Music students from the Northshore and Shoreline districts also were considered. Micah Cortezzo of Edmonds-Woodway High School was awarded a $3,000 scholarship while Gloria Lee of Kamiak […]
Have you completed the 2020 Census?
Have you completed the 2020 Census?By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff | March 28, 2020 Update June 18: Latest census response rates Update May 12: Latest census response rates Update Apr. 21: Online self-response form and non-response follow up phases have been extended to October 31 Update Apr. 13: U.S. Census Bureau extended field […]
Edmonds School Board to hold public meeting on the presence of School Resource Officers
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The death of George Floyd in the custody of a Minneapolis police officer is prompting a larger discussion about police brutality and the presence of police in schools in the Edmonds School District (ESD). The Edmonds School Board will host a virtual discussion about School Resource Officers and […]
A weekend of fear and failure
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff The days of May 30 through June 1 were filled with trepidation, conjecture, riots, vandalism, looting, curfews and disappointment. What started as a peaceful protest in Seattle, was hijacked by nefarious elements bent on destruction and the perpetuation of fear throughout Puget Sound – from the Tulalip Tribe […]
You are approved, effective immediately!
By Snohomish County Health District and contributions from Lynnwood Times staff, Mario Lotmore Updated 2:03 p.m.: Added Lynnwood Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s statement Update: 1:56 p.m.: Added Phase 2 does and don’t graphic released by the Snohomish Health District Update, 1:35 p.m.: Added Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring’s statement Update, 12:45 p.m.: Added Lynnwood Councilwoman Shannon Session’s […]
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd Riots
Seattle burning, National Guard activated- George Floyd RiotsBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Update: At 8:09 a.m. May 31, Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring released the following statement: “The killing of George Floyd was an unacceptable tragedy and we must all demand justice. It is shameful that those gathered to peacefully protest this […]
Harbour Reach Corridor Construction project underway after 15 years of speed bumps
Harbour Reach Corridor Construction project underway after 15 years of speed bumpsBy: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff MUKILTEO- Construction of a new roadway connecting Beverly Park Road to Harbour Pointe Boulevard is finally underway after a decade and a half of planning. The roadway will provide a north-south alternative to the Mukilteo Speedway, increasing […]
