Ballot Drop Boxes open Friday for Washington’s November 5 General Election
OLYMPIA—Washington’s county elections offices will mail ballots and open official ballot drop boxes by Friday, October 18, for the more than 4.9 million registered voters across Washington to participate in the November 5 General Election. Voters have the opportunity to weigh in on statewide initiative measures, presidential candidates, and state executive offices such as Governor […]
Mukilteo awarded $100,000 grant for digitizing permit submittals
OLYMPIA—Mukilteo among 16 cities and four counties across Washington awarded a grant by the state Department of Commerce to streamline its local building permit review processes. Mukilteo received $100,000 of the $3 million awarded to all grant recipients in September. “The City of Mukilteo transitioned to fully digital permit submittals and review on January 1, […]
Party chairs weigh in on why to vote red or blue this election
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With November 5 general election less than three weeks away, the Lynnwood Times reached out to both Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington State Democrats, and Jim Walsh, Chair of the Washington State Republican Party, to hear why voters should vote for their respective party’s candidates and their thoughts on the four statewide initiatives. […]
High-ranking congressional leaders urge Boeing and IAM to reach deal, ‘$8 trillion’ at stake
EVERETT—Three of the highest-ranking congressional leaders—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Representatives Adam Smith (D, WA-09), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), ranking member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee—along with president pro tempore of the United States […]
Council approved increases to permit fees, removes PE requirement for Public Works directorship
LYNNWOOD—The council began hearing 2025-26 biennium budget presentations and approved a 7.6 percent increase to permit fees and the mayor’s request to remove the professional engineering licensure requirement for the Public Works Director position, at its Monday, October 14, city council meeting. The department presentations commenced on Monday with Executive, Legal, City Council, and Finance. PRCA, […]
Mukilteo Police Chief urges a yes on Public Safety Levy
As police chief of Mukilteo, I am committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. This November, we have a critical opportunity to enhance our public safety efforts by supporting the Snohomish County Public Safety Levy Proposition 1. The proposed two-tenths of one percent (.002) levy – about 2 cents for every $10 […]
Reader Opinion: Mary Anderson is a true champion of justice
Mary Anderson exemplifies a commitment to justice and equality through her extensive pro bono work and service as a Judge Pro Tempore in Snohomish County. With years of experience as a trial attorney, she ensures the legal system is accessible to underserved communities. Her pro bono efforts with Snohomish County Legal Services and ongoing representation […]
South County Fire to hold Public Hearing on redistricting
EVERETT—South County Fire Commissioners will hold a public hearing October 15 on a proposal for commissioner election redistricting. The proposal under consideration would update fire commissioner election districts to include annexations of the cities of Brier and Mountlake Terrace into the regional fire authority (RFA). Each city has a liaison to the board until voters […]
Everything to know about the new Food and Farming Center coming to McCollum Park
EVERETT—When Snohomish County opens its upcoming Food and Farming Center in Everett’s McCollum Park in 2027, residents can look forward to fresh locally grown food provided by local farms from Whatcom to North King counties. This will also provide a new revenue source for local farmers by allowing them to grow and sell off season […]
WA APEX Accelerator celebrates assisting 2,500 small businesses win government contracts
LACEY—On Wednesday, October 9, Washington APEX Accelerator celebrated the success of 2,500 small businesses that have leveraged APEX Accelerator’s training and technical assistance to successfully compete for and win $549 million in federal, state, and local government contracts and subcontracts in 2023 alone. The program celebrated by calling on all business owners who have benefited […]
