City of Lynnwood hosts virtual celebration for retiring City Council Executive Assistant.
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The city of Lynnwood created history on May 1 when it held its first-ever virtual retirement celebration for City Council Executive Assistant Beth Morris. This is the first time such an event was held online in the city due to the Stay Home Stay Healthy order following the announcement […]
Guidelines for dine-in restaurant and tavern industry
By Office of the Governor | Washington state Bar seating, buffets and salad bars are not permitted Guest occupancy must be 50% of maximum building occupancy Outdoor seating is permitted but must also be at 50% capacity Dine-in guests seated at a table are a minimum of 6 feet away from guests Establishment offering table […]
Western states request $1 trillion in funding from federal government
Below is the letter sent in its entirety to the federal government on May 11: Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy and Leader Schumer: It is now clear that COVID-19 will be with us for the foreseeable future, and the worst of its economic impact is yet to come. Our states are on the […]
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Cancelled for 2020
By Candace Felt, President | Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Association Mukilteo, WA – The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Association, a community-led organization, announced today that it is cancelling its 3-day event, scheduled for September 11, 12, and 13, at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo. The Association has also announced the cancellation of the Lighthouse Festival Parade and Run-A-Muk […]
Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course is back open
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Golf courses in Washington were authorized to reopen Tuesday, May 5 under a series of strict guidelines announced by Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday, April 27. Courses across the state have been closed since the issuing of the “stay at home” order in March when they were deemed […]
Thousands protest against Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Patrol troopers estimated 4,500 demonstrators Protesters were critical of Governor Inslee’s plan for re-opening Washington state Restrictions to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order would be lifted completely the week of July 20 May 6-8, Inslee issues guidance for vehicle sales, religious services, landscaping, pet walking, […]
Mother’s Day drive-thru flower event
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Mother’s Day celebrations looked different this year due to social distancing requirements posed by the coronavirus, but the pandemic didn’t stop Silver Creek Family Church from honoring the women of Lynnwood. Cars lined up outside of the church the evening before Mother’s Day to receive flowers in a […]
Guidance for curbside retail, E-Commerce, pet walking and landscaping
By Office of the Governor | Washington state Provides guidance for curbside retail, E-Commerce, pet walking and landscaping Gov. Jay Inslee released additional guidance today for businesses and services under Safe Start Phase 1, including the ability for retail outlets to provide curbside service, pet walking and landscaping. “Two weeks ago, we opened up construction. Last […]
Gubernatorial candidate Joshua Freed sees partial victory against Governor Inslee’s Stay Home order
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff In a May 8 press release, it was announced that gubernatorial candidate Joshua Freed achieved a victory in federal court in the afternoon. Governor Jay Inslee conceded before a federal judge that he cannot enforce his ban on in-person religious gatherings of any size, the press release stated. “We […]
Mukilteo company donates 200 face shields for health care workers
COVID-19 has prompted a county-wide effort in distributed manufacturing By Kent Patton | Snohomish County Government Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 7, 2020 – Wizard International and Snohomish County announced progress on local Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) production. Wizard International donated 200 face shields to Snohomish County for distribution to health care workers and […]
