ArtsFund awards $320,000 to 35 Snohomish County organizations
EDMONDS—Community Accelerator Grant program awarded a total of $320,000 to 35 Snohomish County art organizations. The program is a partnership between ArtsFund and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. This is the second consecutive year the ArtsFund has partnered with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to deliver $10 million total of unrestricted funding to […]
Northwest Orchid Society’s Indoor Plant Festival returns March 22
LYNNWOOD—This upcoming March 22 through 23, the Northwest Orchid Society is returning to the Lynnwood Event Center for its 2nd annual Indoor Plant Festival. Presale tickets begin at $8 a day but increase up to $10 if purchased on the day of the event. For $40, guests can also purchase a Preview Event ticket which grants access to an […]
South County firefighters return from assisting with Los Angeles wildfires
All eight South County Fire firefighters returned safely to Snohomish County on Saturday, January 25, after being deployed for two weeks assisting with the Los Angeles wildfires. The crew were deployed in early January, separated into two teams of four, and both assigned to the Palisades Fire. All eight of the fire fighters volunteered for […]
What you need to know: Who are the final 8 candidates vying to fill Lynnwood City Council vacancy
LYNNWOOD—From a total of 19 applicants vying to fill the Lynnwood City Council Position 5 vacancy, formerly held by Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, the Council on February 10 selected 8 the final candidates to interview on Tuesday, February 18, during the regularly scheduled Work Session. The City Council will vote at a Special Business Meeting on Thursday, February […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs fights for election security funding
OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs sent a letter to the Washington state congressional delegation, urging them to take immediate action and secure election security funding in the midst of looming federal budget cuts and funding freezes. “While M25-13, which threatened ISAC funding, was quickly rescinded, a federal review of grants and financial support for ISACs […]
Port of Edmonds Names David Preston as Commission President
EDMONDS—In January the Port of Edmonds Commission unanimously approved David Preston as President for 2025, Janelle Cass as Vice President, and Selena Killin as Secretary. Preston has served on the Port of Edmonds Commission since 2011 and represents Port District 2. This will be his third year-long term as Commission President. Steve Johnston and Jay […]
Valentine’s Day Special: Two Quail Park couples share their secrets to a long and happy marriage
LYNNWOOD—In the spirit of Valentine’s Day 2025, the Lynnwood Times sat down with two Lynnwood couples at Quail Park Assisted Living Center, each with more than 50 years of marriage under their belt, to discuss the secrets behind a long-lasting relationship and the elements of love. The first couple, Dick and Gail Hankinson, are coming […]
Public invited to 2025 Economic Forecast Coffee Chat
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce its upcoming Coffee Chat, “2025 Economic Forecast,” scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. PST. This virtual event will provide an in-depth analysis of economic trends affecting the North Puget Sound region. The session will feature insights from Christina Prkic, Vice President and Regional […]
Hawthorne Hall fiasco, what you need to know
Kudos to the shrewd local businessman who paid $500,000 to purchase from the city a pristine real estate parcel—Hawthorne Hall—zoned single family and appraised at $830,000. He acted to pursue his vision for the city’s property. Shame to my four fellow councilmembers and the mayor for this tone deaf and fiscally derelict decision to execute […]
House Democrats push 200% increase on property tax cap
OLYMPIA—Democratic state lawmakers are aiming to erase a voter-approved limit on annual property tax hikes as a way, they claim, to generate hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools and local governments. The state House Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday on House Bill 1334 which would repeal a 1% cap on annual growth for property […]
