Celebrating three years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Today marks the third year since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was passed—the largest investment in the country’s infrastructure in a generation—which has delivered $9.89 billion in transportation infrastructure projects throughout the state of Washington. Projects in Snohomish County that have benefitted from these dollars include but are not limited to; $25 million to construct […]
Liias, Lovick, Sims, Somers among Governor-elect Ferguson transition team
State lawmakers from both parties, lobbyists, local elected officials, lawyers, tribes and unions all have a seat at Bob Ferguson’s table as he moves into the role of governor. Ferguson on Tuesday announced a 53-person team that will help with the transition from Gov. Jay Inslee to the new administration. They’ll assist Ferguson as he […]
Hundreds speak out against proposed 8% property tax increase
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Hundreds gathered in the Jackson Board Room of the Snohomish County Campus’ Robert Drewel Building Tuesday morning, November 13, to speak out against a proposed general property tax levy increase of 8% drafted in County Executive Dave Somers’ proposed $3.07 billion biennial budget. The Executive’s proposed 2025/2026 budget increases the County’s general property tax […]
Boeing lays out ramp up plan as 33,000 machinists return to work
EVERETT—Tens of thousands of International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 & W24 union members returned to work Tuesday, November 12, following approval of a historic agreement with Boeing on November 4, ending a 53-day strike that cost the aerospace juggernaut billion dollars in lost revenue. The Boeing Production System follows a lean methodology utilizing Just-in-Time, […]
Lynnwood honors all who served in the United States Armed Forces
LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood, in partnership with the VFW Post 1040, hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Veterans Park, honoring and thanking all who served in the United States Armed Forces. “To the veterans who are here today, you have served and defended our country here and abroad in circumstances that most […]
Washington sees steep increase of 1,200 whooping cough cases
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a significant increase in reported cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. As of November 2, 1,193 cases have been reported statewide, a sharp increase from just 51 cases reported this time last year. Whooping cough has been reported in 31 counties across […]
Snohomish United soccer club adds new USL League 2 team
SNOHOMISH—The Snohomish United soccer club announced today the addition of a new USL League 2 Youth Soccer team to its franchise that will build on the organization’s youth program that prepares players for professional careers. “We’re totally engaged with our community within the city of Snohomish with our tournament and some of the other events […]
Mill Creek to Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade on November 11
MILL CREEK—Mill Creek’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade returns Monday, November 11, honoring all who have served in our United States military. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. with a Commemorative Ceremony at the Veterans Monument at Library Park (15429 Bothell Everett Hwy). The ceremony and presentation include remarks from Mill Creek Mayor Brian […]
Police records point to inconsistencies in Riaz Khan’s assault claim
MUKILTEO—The Lynnwood Times followed up with State Representative Republican candidate Riaz Khan on how he is coping following what he claims was an attack by two politically and racially motivated individuals during the early morning of Tuesday, October 29 at the intersection of Goat Trail Road and Mukilteo Speedway. The Lynnwood Times also obtained 911 […]
Kamiak High School teacher assigns controversial ‘fascist’ assignment
MUKILTEO—Kamiak High School students got a taste of classroom politics a couple weeks ago when they were asked to provide evidence justifying claims that the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, is a “fascist.” According to Kamiak High School Principal Stephen Shurtleff, an AP Government and Politics teacher asked students to evaluate […]
