Plan to raise cap on property tax growth collapses in WA Legislature
Democratic state lawmakers dropped their bid Monday to repeal a voter-approved limit on property tax growth in Washington, excising one of the most controversial revenue-raising ideas they’ve pursued in this year’s legislative session. The proposal, embedded in House Bill 2049, sought to allow an increase in the growth factor from the current 1% cap to as much […]
Ferguson signs into law four new bills introduced by Snohomish County legislators
OLYMPIA—Of the 35 new bills signed by Governor Bob Ferguson into law on Monday, April 21, 2025, four were introduced by legislators from Snohomish County. Below is a breakdown of those four new laws: House Bill 1081: Introduced by Representative Brandy Donaghy (D-Snohomish) to protect homeowners from predatory solicited real estate transactions Governor Bob Ferguson […]
WIAA stands with trans athlete participation in recent policy amendments
RENTON—The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative Assembly announced Monday, April 21, that two transgender related advisory amendments—one restricting participation in girls’ sports to be limited to “biological females” and the other that would have offered separate athletic programs for boys, girls, and an open division for all students—did not meet the 60% threshold to […]
New free food pantry at Mukilteo Family YMCA
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Family YMCA, in partnership with its Branch Advisory Board, has launched a new free food pantry to address rising food insecurity in the community. Located on the west side of the YMCA parking lot, the pantry is accessible at all times and operates on a simple principle: take what you need, donate what […]
Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce backs stadium project
EVERETT—The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has issued a formal statement of support for the proposed Everett Multi-Purpose Stadium Project, citing the potential to drive economic growth, attract new business investment, and elevate the city’s visibility as a regional destination for sports and entertainment. The Board voted unanimously to back the project, […]
Lynnwood Times encourages legislators to pass fair funding for news outlets bill by Liias
The Lynnwood Times celebrated its sixth year on April 3 and is now one of the leading news outlets in the region with millions of monthly online visits and an in-print circulation of thousands. We have been awarded 25 awards by the Washington Newspaper Publisher Association at its annual journalism conventions for stories such as: In […]
Federal appeals court temporarily freezes multibillion-dollar Biden climate fund
WASHINGTON, D.C—The legal battle over a Biden-era climate fund program ramped up late Wednesday when an appeals court halted a federal judge’s ruling requiring the disbursement of those funds. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will keep funds frozen in Citibank accounts while a federal […]
Washington state unemployment rate holds steady in March at 4.4%
OLYMPIA —Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.4%. “The unemployment rate stayed steady, and the labor force also maintained relative stability in March. Slowing job growth took a slight turn this month,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist at the Employment Security […]
Edmonds College to host spring Regional Job Fair on April 16
LYNNWOOD–Edmonds College will host the spring 2025 Lynnwood Regional Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16. The event starts at 4 p.m. on the second floor of Woodway Hall. Edmonds students and the local community are welcome to attend the free job fair that features over 30 employers with top industries including education, government, and healthcare. Vendors […]
Pickleball Kingdom, a massive new indoor pickleball facility, opens in Lynnwood next Friday
LYNNWOOD—A massive new indoor pickleball facility called Pickleball Kingdom is scheduled to open in Lynnwood, in the old Bed Bath and Beyond building at 3115 196th Street Southwest, on April 25. Pickleball Kingdom will be a 40,000 square foot, 12 courts facility with a pro store, locker rooms, showers, an upstairs mezzanine, and even private […]
