Lynnwood City Council letter to Inslee: Re-open Lynnwood!
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff On April 28, six of seven Lynnwood City Council members addressed a letter to Governor Jay Inslee advocating he broaden the types of businesses currently deemed essential, to open with social distancing measures in place and encourages vulnerable communities to stay home. “The seven [council] members are the […]
Money Matters: The Federal Reserve’s unprecedented moves
By Paul Ellis | Ellis Wealth Management In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every state in America is under some sort of stay-at-home order. This unprecedented time has also led many businesses, large and small, to downsize or close up shop entirely. In response to the drastic impact that COVID-19 has had on global […]
Class of 2020 navigates the uncertainty of experiencing milestone moments
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Students and facility members across the Edmonds School District are collectively navigating the uncertainty of the effects of COVID-19 impacts on their final moments together. The coronavirus pandemic has canceled and postponed the final moments of high school for the class of 2020, with prom and graduation ceremonies […]
LPD works with county SAFE team to help vulnerable populations
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County is expanding outreach efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19, by providing access to testing and additional resources to people experiencing homelessness throughout the county. Homeless populations face a unique risk in contracting COVID-19 with a limited ability to shelter in place, leaving them vulnerable as […]
Protestors to Governor Inslee: Let us work!
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Patrol estimated 2,500 demonstrators Protesters were critical of Governor Inslee’s lockdown policies and lack of a plan for reopening Washington Legislative powers to extend the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order is only applicable to state statues in Subsection 2 of RCW 43.06.220 Proclamations not associated with […]
Beer exchange between neighbors in Lynnwood
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there are individuals who have come up with creative solutions to still maintain contact with others while socially distancing. One of those individuals is Michael Harris in Lynnwood. Harris has set up the “Henny Penny Beer Trading Post.” This all started years ago when, in […]
City Council honors retiring Executive Assistant Beth Morris
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff At its April 27 business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council began their virtual meeting by honoring their Executive Assistant Beth Morris, who is retiring from her position after 14 years of service. The councilmembers took turns thanking Morris for her lasting impression on the Lynnwood community. “I want […]
City Council split on city-sponsored relief fund
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The City of Lynnwood held its second virtual special finance committee meeting on April 23 to expand on City Council’s discussion about the city’s planned and proposed responses to finance-related issues from COVID-19. Council President Christine Frizzell asked City of Lynnwood’s Finance Director Sonja Springer to review the […]
RaSoi: Healthy authentic Indian cuisine
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Named after the Hindi word for kitchen, local Lynnwood restaurant RaSoi Indian Cuisine showcases India’s traditional way of cooking while bringing authentic Northern Indian flavors to the community. “Our customers are families, they’re individuals; they’re everybody,” explained the manager of RaSoi Indian Cuisine Preet Singh. Despite an unassuming […]
Snohomish County fire agencies innovate to preserve PPE
by South County Fire As first responders nationwide cope with scarce supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), Snohomish County fire agencies are finding innovative ways to preserve PPE and protect firefighters. Agencies across the county have now added ultraviolet (UV) light units and electrostatic cleaners to their arsenal of tools used to fight COVID-19. UV […]
