WA, CA and OR’s Western States Pact: a vision to reopen states’ economies
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Extension On April 2, Governor Jay Inslee announced at a press conference that there would be an extension of his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order” originally given on March 23. The order originally lasted two weeks, until April 6, but it has been extended […]
Support 7 to offer grief support through virtual chaplains
Support 7 to offer grief support through virtual chaplainsBy Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A local Lynnwood nonprofit is finding creative ways to continue service after temporarily stopping in-person assistance. Support 7, Lynnwood’s mobile comfort facility at on-scene events of trauma, will be changing the way they partner with the South County Fire Chaplains […]
Transportation Benefit District and Community Justice Center dominate City Council Meeting
by Erin Freeman The Lynnwood City Council held its March 23 business meeting in compliance with the Snohomish Health Districts’ social distancing guidelines. Council President Christine Frizzell and council members Julia Altamirano-Crosby and Ian Cotton were attendance while other councilmembers attended virtually. In other business, the council approved the 2020 Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation Project […]
South Everett family remain hopeful after garage fire
By Kirsten Johnson | Lynnwood Times Just before Claire McKinney went to bed Jan. 8, she did one final walk through the family’s south Everett home. She double-checked the front and back yard. She shut the fireplace, closed her bedroom door and retired for the night. Just over an hour later, McKinney was shook awake […]
Nic’s Barbershop, Home of the $8 Haircut.
By Erin Freeman | February 24, 2020 The first time you come in here, they’ll treat you like a customer. The second time, you’re family. In Mukilteo, Cheri Nicolopoulos, known as “Nic” to friends and community members, operates a barbershop from her garage, creating a space where everyone can feel at home within her own. […]
Elizabeth Warren addresses over 7,000 at Seattle Rally
By Luke Putvin | Last updated: Feb. 24, 2020 On February 22, Senator and Presidential Primary candidate Elizabeth Warren addressed over 7,000 at her rally in Seattle. The rally was held at the Seattle Center Armory which filled quickly; overflow went to the nearby Fisher Pavilion where Warren’s speech was shown on a large projector […]
County Executive Office responds to questions surrounding former sheriff’s appointment
By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated: Feb. 21, 2020 Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers appointment former Sheriff Ty Trenary as Senior Policy Analyst to focus on public safety and issues that intersect with multiple departments and agencies. Trenary’s duties will include leading policy analysis and development for law and justice, emergency services, homeland security, and […]
Narrow Senate vote approves collection of gun violence data
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service | Feb. 20, 2020. Bill sponsor says better data collection would help prevent gun violence Opponents say the legislation could create anti-gun bureaucratic office The Washington Legislature is closer to creating an Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention to collect data on gun violence and suicide following […]
Grow-your-own recreational marijuana bill introduced
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service People will be allowed to grow up to six of their own cannabis plants and up to 15 plants per household if the Legislature passes House Bill 1131 or its companion, Senate Bill 5155. House Bill 1131 is currently in committee. Under current law, people can obtain prescriptions […]
Silver Creek Family Church Tree Lighting
Silver Creek Family Church Tree Lightingby Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times As the holiday season draws near, people are starting to celebrate. Celebrations may come in many different forms, but one local celebration was at the Silver Creek Family Church in Lynnwood. There, the church put on a tree lighting with Santa. There was live […]
