Edmonds College’s CAP receives $575,000 grant from WSDOT
LYNNWOOD – The Edmonds College Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP) received a $575,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that will help support the program through the end of 2026. The CAP is an eight-week, 300-hour tuition-free intensive program held at the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) at Paine Field. The intensive training […]
Angela Ramirez appointed as Secretary of Department of Social and Health Services
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Angela Ramirez, on August 14, as Washington’s new Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, effective September 22. Ramirez recently served as chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through January 20. Since January, she has advised on several projects. Ramirez’s […]
Here’s where Lynnwood spent its $10.9 million in ARPA funds
LYNNWOOD—The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Joe Biden, provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities with populations under 50,000, such as Lynnwood, received funds through state […]
WSDOT unveils Pre-design Study to boost safety and mobility on SR 99 in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has initiated a pre-design study for State Route 99 (SR 99) in Lynnwood and unincorporated Snohomish County to identify improvements that enhance safety and mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, while meeting Complete Streets requirements, with public input sought through an ongoing online open house. SR 99 […]
USDOT releases $42.4 million in federal funding for the Second Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation has released $42.4 million in federal funding for various transportation projects across Washington’s Second Congressional District, as announced by Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The funds, allocated across fiscal years2022 through 2024, will support initiatives aimed at […]
Buying or selling a house? Local real estate agent Celine Williams has your back
LAKE STEVENS—Award-winning local real estate agent Celine Williams, with five years of experience, shines with boundless enthusiasm and a heartfelt passion for guiding people to their dream homes. Williams has always been passionate about homes – a fascination which stems from a young age when she would tour houses with her parents, just for fun, […]
EASC hosts virtual panel on transportation updates on July 15
EVERETT— Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual Coffee Chats panel discussion titled Snohomish County Transportation Update, on Tuesday, July 15, via Zoom. This hour-long session will highlight key infrastructure initiatives and explore how current and future transportation investments are shaping the county’s economic and community landscape. The event will bring together local […]
‘Numbers expose the truth,’ challenger Scott Murphy blasts Everett Mayor on handling of homelessness
EVERETT—Scott Murphy, a former Everett City Councilmember challenging incumbent Mayor Cassie Franklin in the 2025 mayoral race, has criticized her administration’s handling of homelessness, in an op-ed submitted to the Lynnwood Times, citing a significant increase in unsheltered individuals in Everett. According to the 2025 Snohomish County Point-in-Time (PIT) count, Everett’s unsheltered population has risen […]
Slight Decline in Homelessness According to 2025 Point-in-Time Count
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County conducted its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count on January 22, 2025, documenting 1,140 individuals experiencing homelessness, marking a 1.8% decrease from the previous year—21 fewer people. “The Point in Time Count is important to help us better understand homelessness in our county and the impact of local programs working to reduce homelessness. While […]
Iran’s nuclear ambitions hammered, world reminded of US military dominance, now braces for Strait of Hormuz showdown
On Saturday. June 20, the world not only witnessed a precision military strike against Iran’s nuclear targets, the United States military, under President Donald J Trump as Commander-in-Chief, has likely removed any doubt to America’s adversaries and “allies” that it can “completely and totally obliterate” any threat in the world within 24 hours undetected. President […]
