Lynnwood Link Extension open house
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 25, Sound Transit hosted its second open house regarding the Link Light Rail Extension. John Gallagher, Public Information Officer with Sound Transit, said the next open-house should occur after a major construction milestone later this year. The purpose of the open house was less about new information concerning the extension […]
Lynnwood celebrates 60th birthday at Heritage Park
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 23rd, many gathered at Heritage Park to celebrate Lynnwood’s 60th birthday. Those in attendance included Lynnwood Mayor Smith, Lynnwood Council Vice President Frizzell, councilmember George Hurst, Lynnwood’s Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Lynn Sordel, Lynnwood’s Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Sarah Olson, members of the […]
Community Transit hires new Public Affairs Director
Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit has hired Mary Beth Lowell as its new Director of Communications and Public Affairs. She begins her job on April 22. Lowell was previously Interim Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Swedish Hospital in Seattle, where she also led communications teams for Providence St. Joseph hospitals in Centralia, Everett […]
Happy 60th Birthday Lynnwood!
Lynnwood prepares for the next 60 years of growth by MAX ERIKSON and LUKE PUTVIN max.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Lynnwood has come a long way since 1959 as the city prepares to celebrate its 60th birthday and reflect on the progress it has made, and the future it holds for tomorrow. The city is already looking to […]
Lynnwood Sound Transit extension moves forward
by Max Erikson At the April 8 Lynnwood City Council meeting, councilmembers and the mayor voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance approving a funding agreement between the city of Lynnwood and Sound Transit to begin the construction of an elevated light rail station at the location of the current Lynnwood Transit Center. This is the […]
Marysville Police Department conducts Operation Clear Track Emphasis, issues 32 infractions
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Department participated in Operation Clear Track today, conducting a focused rail‑safety emphasis aimed at reducing risky behaviors around railroad crossings and improving public awareness. During the one‑day detail, officers made 39 traffic stops, issuing 32 infractions, 7 warnings, and making 2 arrests for driving with a suspended license. The emphasis targeted violations […]
Casino Road solar array puts clean energy and local art within reach
EVERETT —Both city of Everett and PUD leaders cut the ribbon Saturday on El Sol al Alcance de tus Manos (“The sun at your fingertips”) community solar array and public-art installation now standing on 1.75 acres of city land next to Walter E. Hall Park along Casino Road in South Everett. “This project is a […]
Sunday is World Cleanup Day 2026
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Sunday is World Cleanup Day, an annual United Nations observance on September 20 that calls on governments, cities, schools, businesses and individuals to organize activities addressing waste, with a 2026 focus on food waste under the theme “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities.” The U.N. General Assembly proclaimed the day in Resolution […]
A new era for Amtrak Cascades: Airo Fleet Debuts on Sept. 30
PACIFIC NORTHWEST – Beginning Sept. 30, customers can experience the new Airo trainsets on the Amtrak Cascades as Amtrak introduces its newest fleet into passenger service. Two trainsets, operating four daily trips, will begin carrying customers on launch day, marking the first phase of Airo’s introduction between Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, Portland and Eugene, Oregon. As […]
Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce Accepting Resumes for Executive Director
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce is accepting resumes for a full-time Executive Director position. The Executive Director serves as the Chamber’s primary leader and spokesperson and will work from the Chamber office located at 4902 76th Street SW in the Old Town neighborhood of Mukilteo. The Chamber is a 501(c)(6) membership organization dedicated to promoting […]
