Washington House adds to list of government transparency assaults, auto-deletion
Our state Legislature’s march toward secrecy is speeding up, despite lawsuits, massive public outcry and even a ruling that was largely against them from the state Supreme Court. In the latest move against government transparency, the public records officer of the Washington House of Representatives sent an internal email in July to House members outlining […]
Apple expands its $600 billion American Manufacturing Program to Kentucky
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Apple announced on Wednesday, August 6, a $600 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, with $2.5 billion earmarked for a state-of-the-art smart glass production line in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Apple CEO Tim Cook’s announcement in the Oval Office of the White House, is an expansion of $100 billion from a […]
Music programs not cut, but made mandatory for 6th graders amid parent outcry
In a letter-to-the-editor by Carmela Amador-Fortin, a resident and band parent, criticizing the Edmonds School District’s decision to eliminate 6th-grade band and orchestra programs without public input, transparency, or justification, despite a $452 million operating budget. She argues that the cut, valued at $780,000, was unnecessary and ignored majority support by the community (only 45.1% […]
Lynnwood dad’s unsecured gun leads to bombs and massive arsenal
LYNNWOOD—In an unexpected turn of events that began with a 4-year-old boy’s accidental shooting of his mother in their Wildwood Townhomes residence in unincorporated Lynnwood, 44-year-old David James Neff, an employee of West Coast Armory North in unincorporated South Everett, now faces a slew of felony charges—two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, two […]
Boeing Q2 2025 Earnings Signal Turnaround with Surging Revenue and Shrinking Losses
EVERETT—Amid aircraft quality issues and a lengthy labor strike in 2024, Boeing delivered a mixed yet encouraging second-quarter earnings performance in 2025, posting revenue of $22.7 billion—a robust 35% jump from the prior year—while narrowing its GAAP loss per share to $0.92 from $2.33. The company’s massive backlog swelled to $619 billion, encompassing more than 5,900 commercial airplanes, […]
Community Health Center of Snohomish County Celebrates National Health Center Week
EVERETT—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week 2025, which will take place August 3-9. The annual event highlights the essential role community health centers play in improving public health and providing Americans with equal health opportunities. Community health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving […]
City of Mukilteo Now Accepting Applications for Its Three Annual Grant Programs
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is now accepting applications for three grant programs to support community events, services, and tourism in 2026. Each grant has unique eligibility criteria. All applications must be submitted online by their respective September deadlines. 1. Community Support Grants The Community Support Grant program will award up to $30,000 in total funding […]
Lynnwood teacher returns from the Galapagos Islands
LYNNWOOD—Second graders at Beverly Elementary School are in for a treat this schoolyear as they’ll have the opportunity to learn, firsthand, about their teacher, Emily Czerwonka’s, summer research trip to Ecuador’s remote Galapagos Islands. From June 24, through July 6, Czerwonka traveled to various islands, dove with hammerhead sharks, hiked the volcanic mountains, and saw […]
Graphite Arts Center Announces Fall 2025 Classes
Join a class this fall at Graphite Arts Center in Edmonds. Explore your creativity and connect with the community in our dynamic space. All skill levels are welcome. For more information and to register visit graphiteartscenter.org SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Contact workshops@graphiteartscenter.org with questions. About Graphite Arts Center Graphite Arts Center is a dynamic, creative […]
Everett City Council Candidate Niko Battle: Show Your Campaign Records!
EVERETT—After requesting to inspect the campaign records in accordance with WAC 390-16-043 on Thursday, July 31, Everett City Council Candidate Niko Battle has yet to make his campaign finances available for inspection to the Lynnwood Times. According to state law, “The inspection must be allowed within 48 hours of the date and time the request […]
