Earth Day surprise: Biden signs Executive Order to protect national forests during PNW tour
SEATTLE, Wash., April 22, 2022 – President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Earth Day, today, to strengthen the country’s forests, boost wildfire resistance, and combat deforestation. The order was signed at Seattle’s Seward Park, as part of Biden’s first visit to the Pacific Northwest since taking office. “We’ve reached a point that the […]
$28.7 million invested to sustain vital economic corridor in Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS, Wash., April 16, 2022 – To the sounds of passing cargo trucks and the flowing South Fork Stillaguamish River, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) was joined by county and local leaders to celebrate funding awarded to replace the Granite Falls Bridge 102. The $28.7 million project, when complete in 2026, is expected to generate […]
Pickleball becomes official Washington state sport
Bainbridge Island, Wash., March 29, 2022 – Pickleball was signed into law as Washington state’s official state sport Monday after prime sponsor of SB-5615, Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), rallied cries to codify the beloved paddle ball styled game. “For many of us, this has been a difficult couple of years. As we dust ourselves […]
Kendee Yamaguchi: From Snohomish County Executive Director to Seattle Deputy Mayor
SEATTLE, Wash., March 23, 2022 – A few months have passed since Kendee Yamaguchi began her role as Seattle Deputy Mayor back in January 2022, coming from over six years serving as Executive Director of Snohomish County. The Lynnwood Times reached out to Deputy Mayor Yamaguchi to discuss how the transition is going and some […]
Painting Away the Trauma: Shoreline CC’s first Veterans Art Exhibit
SHORELINE, Wash., March 18, 2022 – Shoreline Community College’s first ever Veterans Art Exhibit, Painting Away the Trauma, debuted Wednesday, March 16, at the college’s Pagoda Union Building. Presented by WA AmeriCorps Vet Corps, Shoreline Community College, and hosted by Shoreline CC’s Veteran and Military Student Services (VMSS), the one-day event featured talents from Shoreline […]
Public feedback period begins on Everett Link Extension
Today, Sound Transit launched a public engagement period for the Everett Link Extension project. The public can weigh in on the initial results from technical analysis on the potential stations, route and Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) North locations. Community members can learn more and provide feedback through April 3 at everettlink.participate.online. The online open […]
Biden expected to sign $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package with millions earmarked for local projects
WASHINGTON D.C., March 11, 2022 – Last night, on a bi-partisan 68-31 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2022. The bipartisan package funds the government through September 2022, invests in Northwest Washington communities, and provides $13.6 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), […]
Larsen applauds House passage of $1.5 trillion spending package
[ARTICLE UPDATE] 8:00 p.m. March 10, 2022: The U.S. Senate passes $1.5 trillion omnibus bill. The bipartisan Senate vote now sends the measure to President Biden for his signature. WASHINGTON, D.C., March 10, 2022 – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of a bipartisan omnibus spending package that funds the government through September 2022, invests […]
Lynnwood unveils new sign honoring veterans
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2022 – City officials and proud veterans gathered near the upcoming Lynnwood Transit Center, Monday, March 7, to witness the unveiling of Lynnwood’s newest sign honoring veterans. The sign stands near the intersection of 200th and 44th Avenue West and is the first of many soon to be honoring veterans that […]
Trans Athletes: Policies, Inclusion and Contradiction
Many athletic organizations have revised their policies to create fairness for trans athletes, all while taking contradictory approaches. The contradictions are stark as organizations struggle to determine whether or not trans women hold physical advantages over their biologically female competitors. Some of the bigger policy revisions have come from organizations like the International Olympic Committee […]
