With new FAA rules, unmanned drone delivery services likely
Delivery via Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or more commonly referred to as drones, are a step closer with new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules that recently took effect. The new FAA drone rules allows for “small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions,” but also addresses some security concerns by requiring […]
Beverly Elementary PTA organized a rock garden for Earth Day
LYNNWOOD, Wash., – Under the motto, “Take one for inspiration, leave one for motivation,” was an April 24 event organized by the Beverly Elementary School PTA that culminated with a rock garden. This event, held at the Sundquist Family Nature Park in Lynnwood was part of the Earth Day celebration and had intention to bring […]
Conservation Futures Program 2021 Grant Round
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release EVERETT, Wash., January 4, 2021—The Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board (CFPAB) is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted from Monday, January 11, 2021 to Friday, February 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. for potential funding assistance from the Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program. The CFPAB […]
Over 3 tons of food collected at Evergreen State Fair for local food banks
The three-hour drive-thru event honored the start of the Evergreen State Fair and will provide 7,743 meals to those in need across Snohomish County By Rose Smith | Snohomish County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Featured photo caption: County Councilwoman Megan Dunn (left) presenting Volunteers of America Western Washington with a check for $1600 at the […]
Board of Natural Resources unanimously approves contested Middle May Sale
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Editor’s Note: Green outline is Wallace Falls State Park. Yellow border is the proposed new Wild Wallace County Park. Light red areas are planned timber sales. Dark red areas are already sold. Photo courtesy of Sky Valley Future. The controversial Middle May Timber harvest unanimously received the go […]
Food Drive at the Evergreen State Fair Park
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release MONROE, Wash., August 17, 2020 – Snohomish County Fair Park staff and volunteers will host a countywide drive-thru food drive on Thursday, August 27, as a way to celebrate the Fair community even though the Evergreen State Fair was canceled due to COVID-19. It will be hosted at […]
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 […]
Evergreen State Fair canceled for 2020
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County announced the cancellation of the 2020 Evergreen State Fair, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fair is an annual family tradition and was scheduled for August 27-September 7, 2020. The “Safe Start Washington” plan by Governor Jay Inslee has a 12-week timeline. This would equate to […]
Guidance for Recreation: Please Stay Close to Home!
Despite “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, too many people are congregating in parks and trailheads EVERETT, Wash., April 4, 2020 – The Snohomish County Parks, Recreation and Tourism department today reinforced guidelines to help residents understand how to recreate responsibly during the pandemic and launched a new tag line: “If you take a car, the […]
Conservation Futures Program accepting grant applications
Snohomish County Parks, Recreation and Tourism | Press Release EVERETT, Wash., March 19, 2020 – The Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board (CFPAB) announces applications will be accepted from March 15, 2020 to May 15, 2020 for potential funding assistance from the Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program. The CFPAB anticipates application review at the […]
