Snohomish County Leaders and Builders Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis
MUKILTEO—Dozens of elected officials hobnobbed with developers, architects, remodelers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales and marketing professionals at Snohomish County Elected Officials Reception, hosted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) on Tuesday, June 17, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. MBAKS is a longstanding organization—established in 1909—that represents builders who are […]
Voces del Alma Festival 2025: A Celebration of Spanish Art, Poetry, and Culture
LYNNWOOD [Latino Herrald]—On Saturday, May 31, more than 200 people gathered at the Lynnwood Library for the Voces del Alma International Poetry Festival, a vibrant event celebrating art, tradition, and the Spanish language. Families enjoyed a day filled with live music, poetry, art, and delicious cuisine, all embraced warmly by the community. At the heart […]
Deadline approaching for PUD TREE Power Program applications
EVERETT– The Snohomish County PUD is accepting applications for the second round of funding of its TREE Power program through Monday, June 10. The Tree Relief for Energy Efficiency Power program provides funding for tree-planting projects in public spaces and urban areas. The goal of these projects is to promote energy efficiency by reducing the […]
Bryce Owings, Lynnwood CC candidate, has made his mark on the city in more ways than one
LYNNWOOD—Born and raised Lynnwood resident, Bryce Owings, Lynnwood City Council candidate challenging incumbent Josh Binda, has literally helped build the City of Lynnwood over the years from his working in construction of Spruce Elementary; to the Lynnwood Link light rail extension; to the Edmonds College expansion. Now, as a husband and father of three, he […]
George Hurst pledges a return to fiscal stability at mayoral campaign kickoff
LYNNWOOD—Current Lynnwood City Council member, and Lynnwood Mayoral candidate, George Hurst, held his official campaign kickoff event at the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday, May 22. Hurst has served on the Lynnwood City Council since 2015, serving as its President three times. He has lived in the City of Lynnwood for 32 years with his […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses residency requirements and unlimited virtual attendance
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council revisited a contentious topic Monday, relating to recodifying residency requirements for City Councilmembers, as well as discussed, a 90-day unlimited virtual attendance for councilmembers (which appears to provide a financial benefit to councilmembers if approved), during its Business Meeting Monday, May 12. In the wake of Binda’s residency kerfuffle, Council member […]
Who was Emi Muñoz? A mourning father remembers the son he tragically lost
EVERETT—Emiliano “Emi” Muñoz, 13, tragically passed away on Monday, May 5, from injuries related to riding an electric bike through a braided metal cable in the Casino Road neighborhood of South Everett. “I’m absolutely heartbroken about this tragic loss,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. “Please keep this child’s loved ones and his Explorer Middle School community […]
Edmonds Mexican restaurant owners of Casa Oaxaca celebrate eight years
EDMONDS—Casa Oaxaca has been serving authentic Oaxacan dishes since opening eight years ago on Cinco de Mayo. Owner Martin Luis Cristobal told the Lynnwood Times his restaurant made a name for itself serving authentic food using recipes passed down through generations of this family. “The recipes are from my wife’s (Sylvia) grandmother and my grandmothers,” […]
‘Joe Cares!’ Mukilteo mayor launches re-election campaign
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine announced his bid for re-election Wednesday, April 30, with a campaign kickoff at Mukilteo’s Rosehill Community Center to approximately 80 attendees. Marine has worked with others to build the Rosehill Community Center, acquire 98 acres of property to preserve Japanese Gulch, and created the Citizen’s Police Academy among other accomplishments. As […]
Snohomish County Council recognizes Cinco de Mayo as a day of celebration over oppression
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-014, recognizing May 5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, at its General Legislative Session, Wednesday, April 30. Speaking, on behalf of the resolution, were Snohomish County PUD Commissioner Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Miguel Gonzales founder of Avocados Mexican Restaurant, Don Felipe Hernandez founder of Los Gavilanes Mexican Store, Mario Pimienta founder […]
