Thom Garrard is seeking to retain his seat on the ESD Board to ‘protect public education’
LYNNWOOD—Thom Garrard is running to retain his seat as Edmonds School Board of Directors because he believes in protecting public education, rather than “spinning narratives that would destroy it”, he says. “Given that 90% of students are enrolled in our schools, public education is essential to our community’s well-being and to our children’s future,” said […]
September 11: The day that changed America
On September 11, 2001, 19 men associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes – two were crashed into the World Trade Center, one crashed in the Pentagon and the other crashed just outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A total of 2,996 people were killed by this terrorist attack on the U.S. mainland. As […]
Community leaders get first look inside upcoming Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD—Elected officials and community partners got their first look inside Volunteers of America (VOA) and philanthropic travel writer Rick Steves’ upcoming new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center which, when it opens in January, will serve over 20,000 community members annually, from the most vulnerable needing support to at-risk children and youth. “It’s called the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center […]
44 Snohomish County arts organizations awarded ArtsFund Community Accelerator grants
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The ArtsFund and Allen Family Philanthropies awarded 44 Snohomish County arts organizations Community Accelerator grants this year totaling nearly $400,000. The grant prioritizes communities with less access to mainstream funding. Its primary mission is to produce or support arts and cultural activities. Since the Community Accelerator Grant program was founded in 2023, it has […]
Snohomish County Public Works completes two federal grant-funded projects
EVERETT– Snohomish County Public Works completed bridge and rural road preservation projects this summer that wouldn’t have been possible without federal funding. Crews recently completed repainting and rehabilitating Red Bridge 537 on the Mountain Loop Highway and performing an asphalt overlay of four miles of 140th St NW/NE (Fire Trail Rd) along the north boundary […]
Nathan Caferro Promoted to Sports Events Manager of Sports Commission
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Sports Commission announces the promotion of Nathan Caferro to Sports Events Manager. As the Sports Events Manager, Nathan will elevate our Event Services Program including assisting with our annual sporting events and starting an Equipment Donation Program. Nathan began working for the Snohomish County Sports Commission as the Sports Event Coordinator […]
Everett Community College competes in “Clash of Trades” national championship
EVERETT – Three Everett Community College students competed in the 2025 National Clash of Trades Championship in June at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois. The competition is featured in “Clash of Trades,” a reality series produced by Project MFG. Watch the full series at youtube.com/ProjectMFG. EvCC was one of […]
WSCJTC Arlington Regional Academy holds its first graduation of 27 law enforcement officers
ARLINGTON—Arlington’s Regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy graduated its first class of 27 new law enforcement officers on Tuesday, July 29, since opening its doors back in March. The opening of the training facility is just part of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s (WSCJTC) regional academy model to expand training access and strengthen local […]
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 […]
Buying or selling a house? Local real estate agent Celine Williams has your back
LAKE STEVENS—Award-winning local real estate agent Celine Williams, with five years of experience, shines with boundless enthusiasm and a heartfelt passion for guiding people to their dream homes. Williams has always been passionate about homes – a fascination which stems from a young age when she would tour houses with her parents, just for fun, […]
