Responsibilities of manhood: The investment of Fatherhood
Everywhere you can see advertisements designed to sell you something: A luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a professional service or a perfect smile. Very few of these items I would consider investments. Why? Because a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is to ride in. The more you drive […]
Lynnwood Police Chief retires after 30 years of service
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023—Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson has announced that he is retiring after 30 years of serving the community. His last day is scheduled for July 31. Nelson joined the Lynnwood Police Department on August 1, 1993. Throughout his time with the department, he’s held a variety of roles including detective sergeant, […]
‘We did it!’ Lake Stevens opens new community food bank
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 15, 2023—After 45 years operating in the 900 square foot basement of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Sophina Nunez, Board President of the Lake Stevens Community Food Bank, cut the ribbon on Wednesday, June 14, to its newly built 10,000 square foot base of operation. “So, here we are cutting the ribbon […]
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Snohomish County in 2023
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 14, 2023—This year, in support of the Juneteenth Holiday, the Lynnwood Times compiled a list of events and ceremonies taking place around Snohomish County starting the Friday, June 16, through Monday, June 19. The Snohomish County Government is hosting a Juneteenth Flag Raising event on the County Campus on Friday, June […]
Three suspects arrested in connection to Spruce Park homicides
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 13, 2023—On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Spruce Park homicides that took place on July 14th, 2022. That night, responding officers found two male victims—15-year-old Tidus Goodwin-Linville and 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez Jr.—with life-threatening gunshot wounds in Spruce Park at […]
Volunteer for Snohomish County Children’s Organization wins prestigious national award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 13, 2023 – A volunteer for Snohomish County Office of the CASA, a local program that works with children who have experienced abuse or neglect, has been named volunteer Advocate of the Year by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. Christi Osburn is one of […]
Chris Reykdal announces re-election campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction
TUMWATER, Wash., June 12, 2023—Chris Reykdal, Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced his campaign for re-election today. Reykdal made the announcement with a list of initial endorsements that includes Governor Jay Inslee, Congressman Derek Kilmer, Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Chair Lisa Wellman, and dozens of other leaders across the state. “Washington is recognized as […]
Judge rules female-only Lynnwood spa must allow pre-op transwomen
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 12, 2023—A Western Washington District Court judge has ordered a Lynnwood-based spa to allow pre-op transwomen access to its female-exclusive facilities after a complaint filed with the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC). A rally in support of the spa is planned for Saturday, June 17, at its Lynnwood location. Olympus Spa, […]
Marysville invites you to volunteer for summer cleanup events
MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 12, 2023—Are you ready to help your community? The City of Marysville is hosting several volunteer events this summer that focus on tidying and maintaining city parks and community-gathering areas. “Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and give back to the community,” Volunteer & Community Events Coordinator Sam Giffin […]
Seattle ranked third in most LGBTQ-friendly cities for 2023
According to a study by LawnStarter, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Seattle top the list of major metropolitan cities in America where members of the LGBTQ+ community feel proudest and safest to live. In its article, 2023’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities, LawnStarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on 20 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ city, […]
