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 […]
Ash Way Park & Ride to be next vaccination site in County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A new mass vaccination site is scheduled to open Wednesday, April 21, at the Ash Way Park & Ride in south Snohomish County. This is the seventh mass vaccination site in the county operated by the Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce. It is located at 16327 Ash Way, Lynnwood. The site offers a […]
Dog dies in Mukilteo apartment fire
Mukilteo, Wash., April 19, 2021 – Today, Mukilteo Fire responded to an early morning apartment fire at 11108 Chennault Beach Rd. Three apartment units received substantial fire damage. Four other units had minor smoke damage. Initial information indicated multiple apartments involved and that residents were evacuating units. Battalion 25 arrived three minutes after the first […]
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) […]
Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson kicks-off reelection campaign
Mukilteo, Wash. – City of Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson kicked off her re-election campaign during a virtual event on March 23, aspiring to secure a third mayoral term. This election cycle, Gregerson is up against familiar rival and former mayor Joe Marine, whom she beat in 2013. She was reelected in 2017. “I’m really proud […]
Criteria for counties to stay in Phase 3 relaxed
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff UPDATE – 2:51 p.m. April 9, 2021: Added Snohomish Health District press release identifying social gatherings as the leading contributor to the recent increase in new COVID cases. Olympia, Wash., April 9, 2021 – Governor Jay Inslee today updated and clarified the criteria for counties to stay in […]
Snohomish County Councilman Jared Mead to seek re-election
By B2 Consulting | Jared Mead Press Release MILL CREEK, Wash., April 7, 2021 – Jared Mead announced today he will seek re-election for a full term on the Snohomish County Council. Mead, a Democrat, represents District 4, which includes Mill Creek, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace and Brier. The former state legislator and Mill Creek City Councilmember […]
Snohomish County Executive appoints Michael McCrary as Planning Director
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 31, 2021 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced the appointment of Michael McCrary as Snohomish County’s new Planning and Development Services Director. Michael will begin in the new role on May 1, 2021, and his appointment will require confirmation from the Snohomish […]
COVID-19 vaccine distribution enters next eligibility tier
By Kienan Briscoe | Lynnwood Times Reporter As of March 31, the Washington Department of Health has opened COVID-19 vaccine distribution to Phase 1B tiers 3 and 4. These new tiers offer eligibility to those who are high-risk critical workers in congregate settings such as agriculture, fishing vessels, grocery stores, food processing, corrections, court of […]
Comcast to invest $1 Billion over next 10 years to bridge digital divide
EVERETT, WASH. – MARCH 24, 2021 – On the 10th anniversary of its Internet Essentials program, Comcast announced it would invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide and give even more low-income Americans the tools and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world. Comcast’s $1 […]
