Lynnwood to hold Public Hearings on retail cannabis and annexation Sept 8
LYNNWOOD—At its upcoming Business Meeting at 6 p.m., September 8, the City of Lynnwood will be holding a Public Hearing on Retail Cannabis to receive public input regarding an ordinance to amend the municipal code that will permit retail cannabis in specific zones and with limitations within the city limits of Lynnwood. A Public Hearing […]
Snohomish County Elections receives national “Independence Award” for Outstanding Service and Accessibility
Everett – Last month, Snohomish County Elections was presented with the 2025 Professional Practices Independence Award by the National Association of Election Officials at its 40th Annual National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. This award recognizes Snohomish County Elections’ outstanding service and commitment to accessibility through its Elections Explained initiative, a comprehensive voter education […]
CAP at Edmonds College gives workers an upper hand in the job market, at no cost
EVERETT—At the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP), Edmonds College students can undertake intensive training with hands-on experience, granting them an upper hand in the job market, at absolutely no cost to them. The CAP is an eight-week, 300-hour tuition-free intensive program held at the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) at Paine Field. CAP is intentionally designed […]
City of Edmonds names Todd Tatum as City Administrator
EDMONDS – Mayor Mike Rosen has named Todd Tatum as Acting City Administrator. Tatum most recently served as the city’s Director of Community, Culture and Economic Development. “Todd brings a wealth of experience, integrity, and a deep sense of public service to this new role,” said Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen. “I’m confident in his ability […]
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, […]
