Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring elected as new vice president of the Association of Washington Cities
OLYMPIA—Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring has been elected vice president of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The election was conducted by city leaders from across Washington state during AWC’s annual conference in Kennewick, Washington, held from June 24-27, 2025. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to take on this new leadership role,” said Mayor Nehring. “We […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District awards $250,000 in Post-Secondary Scholarships
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has awarded $250,000 in post-secondary scholarships to 84 graduating seniors from Edmonds Heights K-12, Edmonds Woodway High School, Lynnwood High School, Meadowdale High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Scriber Lake High School. In all, 103 donor-funded scholarships were awarded to students pursuing vocational, 2- and 4-year certificates or […]
Snohomish County Health Department concludes ‘pilot’ Navigator Program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Health Department’s six-month Community Navigator Pilot Program, which concluded on June 30, 2025, demonstrated that collaborative efforts with community-based organizations can effectively bridge cultural gaps, build trust, and align public health resources with the specific needs of diverse populations, ultimately fostering more inclusive health and wellness initiatives. Launched in January 2025, […]
Don’t miss these exciting summer activities in Snohomish County this year; a comprehensive guide
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With hot days ahead there’s no shortage of summer activities throughout Snohomish County this year to get you outside and entertained. The Lynnwood Times has compiled the following list of things to do this summer. Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Equip your best medieval garb, gather the guild, and head to Sky Meadows in Snohomish […]
Lynnwood calls on businesses to participate in 2026 FIFA World Cup survey
LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood is conducting a survey to understand how businesses in Lynnwood are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and to gather feedback on potential opportunities related to this global event. “We see this as a big opportunity for our city and local businesses to be prepared and make the most of […]
Lynnwood council recommends cannabis stores no less than 100 feet from parks, public transit centers, recreation centers
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council continued the conversation of allowing retail cannabis stores to operate within city limits at its Business Meeting Monday, July 14, discussing allowable zones and distance buffers from restricted entities with city staff. David Kleitsch, DBS Director, Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner, and Zack Spencer, Planner, asked council – by way of ‘thumbs […]
Ben Wolters confirmed as next Director of Development and Business Services
LYNNWOOD—Ben Wolters was confirmed by the Lynnwood City Council on Monday, July 14, to lead the Development and Business Services (DBS) Department as its next Director. Wolters is to assume the role of Director. and is taking over this role from David Kleitsch who will retired after nearly 25 years of service to the City of […]
Snohomish County invites the public to Climate Resilience Open House on July 30
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Office of Energy & Sustainability is hosting a Climate Resilience Open House for residents and community partners on Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Student Center of Mariner High School (200 120th St SW, Everett, WA 98204). This event provides an opportunity to learn about climate impacts […]
League of Women Voters of Snohomish County announces new President
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Lisa Utter became the President of the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County at the start of the League’s calendar year on July 1 after briefly serving as president-elect. Utter was nominated and approved by the board of directors on June 24 to fill the vacant role of president-elect left by Adrienne Fraley, […]
Washington joins 24-state lawsuit to dispense billions in education funding
SEATTLE—Attorney General Nick Brown announced that his office has joined 24-state lawsuit against the United States Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget for withholding $7 billion in non-competitive formula grants used for funding for various after-school, summer and English learner programs. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction estimates that […]
