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Fact checking…Misinformation

fact checking

In another example of the power of social media, calls of bias and unfairness from the Washington Post spread to mainstream media outlets after a Facebook post at the end of April. The image in the Facebook post claimed that the Washington Post was going to discontinue fact checking on President Biden for the remainder […]

Dunn Lumber and Pinnacle Roofing explain lumber prices

Dunn Lumber

LYNNWOOD – Since the early 19th century, the lumber industry has played a key role in laying the foundation of Washington State’s economy. Within the last year lumber prices hit record-highs. The Lynnwood Times spoke with the owners of Dunn Lumber and Pinnacle Roofing Professionals to understand why. According to Market Insider, spot lumber prices […]

City of Marysville S&P Score Upgraded to AA+

Marysville bond rating

MARYSVILLE – The City of Marysville’s outstanding debt for water and sewer systems has been upgraded from an ‘AA’ rating to ‘AA+’ by the Standard and Poor Global Ratings this year, the second highest bond rating below AAA. S&P reviews the city finances, debt structure, economy, demographic factors and management practices of the governing body […]

Lynnwood employment opportunities: April 23

employment opportunities

Below are current city of Lynnwood employment opportunities. To apply online click on the job title that interests you then click on the “Apply” button located in the top right of the window. If this is the first time applying using the online job application, you will need to create an account and select a […]

Lynnwood employment opportunities

employment opportunities

Below are current city of Lynnwood employment opportunities. To apply online click on the job title that interests you then click on the “Apply” button located in the top right of the window. If this is the first time applying using the online job application, you will need to create an account and select a […]

David Kleitsch confirmed as Director of Development & Business Services Department

Lynnwood WA

By City of Lynnwood | Press Release LYNNWOOD, WA (January 13, 2021) – During the Business Meeting of December 14, 2020, the Lynnwood City Council approved the creation of a new City department, Development and Business Services, and approved Mayor Smith’s appointment of David Kleitsch as the new Director.  “Director Kleitsch is the right leader, […]

Snohomish County sees COVID-19 case count spike

COVID graph Nov 10

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Coronavirus cases through Snohomish County continue to hit record-setting numbers, increasing at an alarming rate, says the Snohomish Health District.   A recent report issued by the Snohomish Health District (SHD) shows that the county’s case counts have spiked in recent days. On Wednesday, November 4, more newly confirmed […]

City of Lynnwood departments navigate budgetary impacts for 2021-2022

Lynnwood city council

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Four departments joined the Lynnwood city council at its October 26 business meeting to present preliminary budgets for the upcoming 2021-2022 year, led by departmental plans to navigate budgetary impacts from unforeseen economic challenges.  Information Technology Director Will Cena presented the Information Technology Department’s 2021-2022 preliminary budget, announcing […]

Drive-thru community resource fair held in Lynnwood

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Despite stormy skies, a drive-thru community resource fair packed itself into a Lynnwood parking lot, pop-up tents spread out with staff masked, handing out pre-packaged information to give away to community members seeking access to resources. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, safety mandates and virus mitigation tactics have prevented […]

Salary Commission votes to increase mayor’s salary despite budget shortfall

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff During a special council meeting on October 21, the Lynnwood City Council moved in and out of the virtual public eye working to combat a proposed 10% salary increase for Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, with cuts to councilmember salaries. Yet while meeting for two hours in private executive […]

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