WA Democrats announce 2024 Presidential Primary candidate list
SEATTLE—Today, the Washington State Democratic Party announced the three candidates who will appear on the March 12, 2024, Presidential Primary ballot. Candidates qualifying submitted a filing fee to the State of Washington, paperwork declaring their candidacy, and 1,000 signatures from Washingtonians supporting their candidacy, verified by the Secretary of State. The Democratic candidates who will […]
Pho Cafe: Where shortcuts are not on the menu
MUKILTEO—The owners at Mukilteo’s newest and only pho restaurant, Pho Cafe, value “good food, good vibes, and a good time” and won’t dare entertain “shortcuts” to their high-quality pho experience. “We don’t use shortcuts here…when we boil broth for pho, some places boil so it lasts for a week, we boil fresh every day,” Tran […]
Once-a-year WA SOS takes a break from Olympia to geek out at OrcaCon
BELLEVUE, Wash., January 8, 2024—For the last seven years Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs takes a break from his role in Olympia to help put on OrcaCon, a tabletop game convention focused on inclusivity and diversity. Each year, thousands of tabletop gamers flock to OrcaCon to try out new games, rent games out from […]
Ballot names submitted for Washington State 2024 Presidential Primary
OLYMPIA—With the countdown to the hotly contested General Election underway, both Democratic and Republican parties have submitted their names for the 2024 Presidential Primary ballot. The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) has confirmed with the Lynnwood Times that the five candidate names for its 2024 Presidential Primary ballot are: The 45th President of the United […]
Blizzard Warning for Cascades, rain/snow mix in Snohomish County cities
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Cascades and areas above 2,000 feet starting 4 a.m., Tuesday, to Wednesday, January 10. Expect lots of rain in lowland areas from 4 a.m., January 8, to Tuesday, January 9. “It’s very rare for an actual blizzard warning to be issued,” WA Emergency […]
‘Mr. Lynnwood,’ Council to honor the legacy of Loren Simmonds
LYNNWOOD—Former four-term Lynnwood City Councilman, Loren Simmonds, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence in Mill Creek. “Loren was a beloved friend of mine,” Mayor Christine Frizzell said during the council work session on January 2. “I got to know Loren through his time sitting here as a councilmember and […]
FAA grounds all US-operated Boeing 737-9 MAX effective immediately
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on January 6 the temporary grounding of all U.S.-operated Boeing 737-9 airplanes with a mid-cabin door plug installed for immediate inspections. “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said. “Safety will continue […]
New high-quality specialty meat and seafood store opens in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—Mukilteans lined up by the dozens for the Grand Opening of Earth & Ocean, Mukilteo’s new local and only specialty meat and seafood retail store. “Everyone, thank you for showing up… we really feel the support, the love, and we are happy to be here,” co-owner Fermin Lopez told attendees just before Saturday’s ribbon cutting. […]
UW students to rally demanding university cut ties with Starbucks
WASHINGTON, D.C.—University of Washington (UW) Seattle students and Starbucks workers will rally on Sunday, January 7, at Lakeview Park to demand that UW President Ana Marie Cauce end the university’s contract with the coffee giant. During the rally, speakers will also amplify workers’ bargaining demands and share stories about what unions mean to the next […]
Alaska Airlines plane door blows out in mid-air, makes emergency landing
PORTLAND—Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 departing Portland International Airport to Ontario, California, on Friday night, made a return emergency landing after a rear mid-cabin exit door assembly separated from the fuselage in mid-air depressurizing the 10-week-old airplane. Alaska Airlines CEO, Ben Minicucci, announced the grounding of all 65 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft for full maintenance and […]
