Lynnwood City Council discusses ordinance that would allow temporary paid parking lots
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council held apublic hearing at its Business Meeting Monday, May 11, regarding a proposed interim ordinance that would temporarily allow paid surface parking lots citywide for six months. The ordinance would allow paid parking in Commercial Zoned areas beyond the current permitted General Commercial Zoning. The idea, according to City Planner Zach Spencer, […]
Ports of Everett and South Whidbey to Launch Passenger Ferry Service this Summer
EVERETT—All aboard! The Port of Everett, Port of South Whidbey and Hat Island Community Association have partnered up to launch Harbor Hopper – a new summer pilot program offering the first-ever seasonal passenger-only ferry connection between Everett and Langley, Wash. starting June 4. The Harbor Hopper, made possible in part by Community Connector sponsor Whidbey Telecom, provides […]
Khan challenges incumbent Liias for 21st District Senate Seat
MUKILTEO—Riaz Khan, a Republican and former Mukilteo City Council member, has filed on Friday, May 8, his candidacy for the Washington State Senate in the 21st Legislative District, setting up a rematch with longtime Democratic incumbent Sen. Marko Liias. Khan and Liias faced off in the 2018 Senate primary. Liias, a lifelong Washingtonian first appointed […]
Lynnwood councilwoman calls US Flag ‘unrelatable,’ pushes Pride Flag at Wilcox Park
LYNNWOOD— Lynnwood officials are revisiting how and where flags can be displayed across the city, as ongoing debate over Pride flag requests at Wilcox Park exposes gaps in policy and authority. During a Monday Work Session, on May 4, city leaders discussed formalizing rules around commemorative flags—highlighting tensions between maintaining government speech, ensuring consistency, and […]
Mukilteo Council President Moon files to unseat six-term 21st Rep. Peterson
MUKILTEO — Mukilteo City Council President Jason Moon filed on Monday, May 4, to challenge six-term Democratic state Representative Strom Peterson in the 21st Legislative District, setting up a primary contest in Snohomish County that The Lynnwood Times is calling a “must watch” race. Moon, a 40-year South Snohomish County resident and the first Korean […]
Sen Jesse Salomon defends record on housing, climate, and public safety
SHORELINE— State Sen. Jesse Salomon highlighted his legislative record on housing, climate policy, public safety, and social issues in a recent Lynnwood Times interview, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to lawmaking that he says prioritizes results over ideology. Salomon pointed to his record on important issues throughout the race such as housing, environmental issues, gun violence, […]
City of Everett and VOAWW cuts ribbon on brand new pallet shelter village
EVERETT—The City of Everett, in partnership with the Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), cut the ribbon on a brand-new Pallet Shelter Village in Everett Monday, April 27, which will have the capacity to house 20 women (with up to three children each) currently experiencing homelessness. In addition to the 20, 100-square foot, individual units, […]
Ida Keeley announces candidacy for WA House of Representatives
LAKE STEVENS — Ida Keeley, a proven leader in public service with over 25 years of experience, today announced her candidacy for the open seat in the Washington State House of Representatives in the 39th Legislative District. Keeley, who lives in Lake Stevens, is running as an Independent Democrat, reflecting her longtime commitment to put […]
‘Finish the Spine’: Everett Mayor and County Executive make the case for Everett Link Extension
EVERETT—With a looming $34.5 billion budget deficit facing Sound Transit light rail over the next 20 years, the City of Everett is laying a compelling case for why the Sound Transit Board should keep a fully funded Everett Link in an upcoming ST3 System Plan vote expected no later than June 30. “So first of […]
Join Snohomish PUD for the 4th Annual Energy Block Party
EVERETT – Join the Snohomish County PUD for its fourth annual Energy Block Party at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 at its Electric Building headquarters in downtown Everett. This fun, family-friendly, free event has something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in saving energy, learning about future energy technologies like fusion and small modular nuclear, or you […]
