Sound Transit Board approves Goran Sparrman as interim CEO
SEATTLE—The Sound Transit Board of Directors on January 11 approved the one-year appointment of Goran Sparrman as the agency’s interim CEO. “In the next nine months, we will expand Link light rail at a scale never before seen at the agency, and we’re excited to have Goran’s skillset and background leading the way,” said Sound […]
Protest at White House after US-led coalition strike Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
ARLINGTON—In response to Iranian-backed Houthi attacks against U.S. and international vessels and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, conducted strikes against military targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Thursday evening. “This action is intended to disrupt and degrade the […]
Everyone has a role to ending human trafficking in the US
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Every year since 2010, the President of the United States has proclaimed January “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month” which is recognized each year on January 11. In recognition of this important day, and throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities, the largest being #WearBlueDay on January 11. Human trafficking […]
Republicans to nominate delegates at precinct caucuses this weekend
EVERETT—Republicans across Washington state will be heading to local precinct caucuses on Saturday, January 13, with hopes of becoming a delegate for their presidential candidate at the 2024 Republican National Convention. “The criticality of these caucuses is essential to Republican Party wins,” Bill Cooper, newly elected Chair of the Snohomish County Republican Party told the […]
Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board seeking to fill two vacancies
MONROE—The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board has two positions that are open for nominations and applications. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 2 (Everett/Mukilteo area) and District 3 (Lynnwood/Edmonds area). Applications can be found at: https://www.evergreenfair.org/131/Fair-Advisory-Board. The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board aids in managing and preserving the largest publicly owned fair […]
Western WA communities get $41.19 million for new electric vehicle charging infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding Western Washington communities tens of millions of dollars to add 180 Electric Vehicle charging stations in Port Angeles, Mount Vernon, and rural cities. The grant will also fund a new electric charging hub for 300 trucks at the Port of Seattle and the Port of […]
Let’s Go Washington initiatives undergoing signature verification, SOS says
OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs sent official notification to the Washington State Legislature on January 8 that all six Let’s Go Washington initiatives to the Legislature have been granted provisional certification while signatures are being verified. The six initiatives are: The signatures on the Let’s Go Washington initiatives are being verified by the Office of […]
Sound Transit for hold Special Meeting to appoint interim CEO
SEATTLE—The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene a special meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, to consider the one-year appointment of Goran Sparrman as the agency’s interim CEO. The meeting will commence at 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and take place both in person in the Ruth Fisher Boardroom at 401 S. Jackson Street […]
A look back at 2023: Lifestyle stories
To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 lifestyle stories. From LGBTQ+ issues to breaking barriers to dog shows to protests to volunteerism, a lot of history was made in several Snohomish County cities in 2023. Local students walk out in protest to show support […]
Freezing conditions begin Thursday, light snow expected Friday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Bundle up and stay warm this weekend as temperatures are predicted to drop well below freezing throughout Snohomish County starting Thursday night lasting until Tuesday morning. Up to two inches of snow is forecast for Friday night to Saturday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory along the shoreline and low-lying […]
