Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line now open for business, on time and under budget
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit launched its new Swift Orange line with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lynnwood Transit Center on Saturday, March 30. The Swift Orange Line is an 11-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) expansion that connects Edmonds College in Lynnwood to McCollum Park & Ride in Mill Creek with stops at Lynnwood Transit Center, Alderwood Mall, […]
Nubian Jam 2023: Celebrating the hopes and the dreams of the slave
EVERETT, Wash., July 31, 2023—At least a thousand people gathered throughout the day at Forest Park in Everett for the 31st annual Nubian Jam hosted by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) on Saturday to celebrate African and African American culture. “This is a time of fellowship, a time for connecting and a time […]
What you should know: New laws that go into effect on July 23
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 23, 2023—Bills signed into law take effect 90 days after the end of the session in which they were passed. From a controversial parental rights exemption to an anti-hazing law to promoting water safety, below are some new laws going into effect as of July 23, 2023. SB-5599: Supporting youth and young […]
Sen. Lovick and Rep. Berg discuss new law enforcement bills with Mill Creek City Council
MILL CREEK, Wash., April 14, 2022 ̶ Mill Creek City Council discussed new law enforcement bills signed by Gov. Inslee this 2022 legislative session, and the status of city’s Complete Streets Pedestrian Improvement Project at their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 12, . City recognizes Planning Manager Tom Roger’s 30 years with Mill Creek The […]
44th District Representatives talk judicial support, housing and pandemic recovery in Town Hall
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 18, 2022 – Senator John Lovick along with Representatives April Berg and Brandy Donaghy of the 44th Legislative District, gathered together, February 16, for a virtual town hall streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, to share updates on the 2022 legislative session and answer public questions. “We have got some amazing things […]
44th District virtual town hall
Join your 44th District legislators for a live virtual town hall on Wednesday, February 16th from 7-8 p.m. Sen. John Lovick, Rep. April Berg, and Rep. Brandy Donaghy will share updates from the 2022 legislative session and answer your questions on the issues important to you. HOW TO WATCH FACEBOOK: The live video will be […]
Melissa Taylor announces candidacy for 46th LD House seat
SEATTLE, Wash. — On December 9, Melissa Taylor announced her candidacy for State Representative in the 46th Legislative District. A mom, small business owner, healthcare expert and community leader, Melissa is running for the open House seat because her neighbors cannot afford to wait for long overdue progress on solving our housing crisis, funding programs […]
Public is invited to a Women as Leaders zoom event
“Women as Leaders: How and Why They Take the Reins,” featuring April Berg, WA State legislator for the 44th District. The talk is via Zoom and sponsored by the Edmonds SnoKing branch of the AAUW. Non-members who wish to attend this program can email us- aauw.esk@gmail.com for the Zoom link. The event is free. When: […]
2020 Primary results: Highest turnout in 56 years
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff With its highest voter turnout in a primary in years, Snohomish County’s election results from the Washington State Primary elections are in as of Aug. 18 around noon. Snohomish County saw 53.76% of its registered voters submit ballots, up from 33.57% in the 2016 primaries and 37.03% in […]
