Community Transit proposes 2025 Budget: More service, security, electric buses
Snohomish County—Community Transit proposes to increase bus service next year following an historic year of transit expansion in 2024. The agency’s proposed 2025 budget also includes funding for three new Zip microtransit pilot projects that will start later this year and increases in security staff and programs. The proposed budget is available for review at […]
Here are the pros and cons for each statewide initiative
Ballots for the November 5 General Election have already hit mailboxes throughout Snohomish County and the polls are now open for early voting in Washington. Those who have started the early voting process may have noticed a set of ballot initiatives in their Voters’ Pamphlet. The Lynnwood Times broke down the pro and con arguments […]
POE holds State of the Station address on Naval Station Everett
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance Snohomish County and the Port of Everett hosted Captain Stacy Wuthier, Commanding Officer of the Naval Station Everett (NSE), to deliver the base’s annual State of the Station address on Wednesday, October 23, covering the NSE’s ongoing projects, its role in national defense, and its impact on our local economy. The Naval […]
Haunted Harbor starts tomorrow, here’s what to expect
Everett – The Port of Everett is excited to announce its lineup of seasonal activations at the waterfront this fall, including its first annual Haunted Harbor event on October 25, the inaugural Yachtober Fest drink bingo taking place now through October 31 at Waterfront Place restaurants, and more. Haunted Harbor on October 25, 2024 Community members […]
Boeing IAM workers reject latest offer, strike continues, Boeing silent
SEATTLE—Boeing IAM 751 & W24 union members overwhelmingly voted, 64 percent, on Wednesday, October 23, to reject the latest October 19 contract offer from the aerospace company. The strike continues. “This wasn’t enough for our members,” Jon Holden, IAM 751 President told reporters at Wednesday’s presser following the vote. “There is a big gap we […]
Parents pack town hall to learn the facts about Marysville school closures
MARYSVILLE—Roughly 75 community members attended the first of three Information Gathering Sessions hosted by newly appointed Marysville School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Dave Burgess on October 22, to learn and share concerns about school closures. “The Board is absolutely committed to getting stakeholder participation in this,” Dr. Burgess told the Lynnwood Times at Tuesday’s Information […]
Lawmakers celebrate soft open of new law enforcement training academy
ARLINGTON—The Washington State Justice Training Commission held a soft open on Tuesday, October 22, for its newest regional law enforcement training center set to officially open in Arlington in February 2025. Arlington’s law enforcement training center will be Washington State’s third regional training facility within the last two year facility following Pasco, which opened in […]
US Navy releases names of aviators who died in Mt Rainer crash
WHIDBEY ISLAND—The US Navy and local Naval Air Station Whidbey Island are mourning the deaths of aviators Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, 31, both from California, who died from their injuries from a crash while performing routine exercises near Mount Rainier on October 15. The cause of the crash […]
Leading the Charge for Fair Trials and Community-Driven Justice
A judge’s role extends beyond the bench; it requires envisioning how the judiciary can best serve the community. Judicial Candidate Mary Anderson embodies this community-focused leadership. Since she began her journey to serve, she has actively listened to the community’s desire for fair trials. One significant change she advocates is increasing juror compensation from $10 […]
Striking Boeing machinist talks financial hardships, workplace tensions, latest offer
EVERETT—Jay, a Boeing machinist in his mid-20s, is currently on strike alongside roughly 33,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) 751 & W24. In a conversation with the Lynnwood Times, he discussed the effects of the strike on his finances and academic goals, as well as what he and his […]
