Governor Inslee issues directive to freeze hiring, personal services contracts and equipment purchases for state agencies
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Governor Inslee released Director 20-05 on today, May 13. Going into place on May 18, it will freeze hiring, personal services contracts and equipment purchases for state agencies. As stated directly in the directive: “The hiring freeze does not apply to positions that: Directly impact public safety, Are […]
Evergreen State Fair canceled for 2020
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County announced the cancellation of the 2020 Evergreen State Fair, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fair is an annual family tradition and was scheduled for August 27-September 7, 2020. The “Safe Start Washington” plan by Governor Jay Inslee has a 12-week timeline. This would equate to […]
Governor Inslee lays out statewide contact tracing plan for COVID-19
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff May 20, 2020: Clarified the statement with WA state DOH, “refuse to cooperate with contact tracers and/or refuse testing, will not” to “refuse testing or self-isolation, may not” in the latter portion of the article. Also included a statement by the Washington State Department of Health May 19, 2020: […]
Guidelines for dine-in restaurant and tavern industry
By Office of the Governor | Washington state Bar seating, buffets and salad bars are not permitted Guest occupancy must be 50% of maximum building occupancy Outdoor seating is permitted but must also be at 50% capacity Dine-in guests seated at a table are a minimum of 6 feet away from guests Establishment offering table […]
Pet Safety: COVID-19 advice from Dr. Timothy Cavanagh
By Dave Somers, County Executive | Snohomish County Government Snohomish County — On Friday, May 8, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers was joined by Dr. Chris Spitters, Health Officer for the Snohomish Health District, and Dr. Timothy Cavanagh a Veterinarian with All Creatures Veterinary Services. Topics of discussion Update on the County’s response to COVID-19 […]
Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course is back open
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Golf courses in Washington were authorized to reopen Tuesday, May 5 under a series of strict guidelines announced by Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday, April 27. Courses across the state have been closed since the issuing of the “stay at home” order in March when they were deemed […]
Thousands protest against Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Patrol troopers estimated 4,500 demonstrators Protesters were critical of Governor Inslee’s plan for re-opening Washington state Restrictions to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order would be lifted completely the week of July 20 May 6-8, Inslee issues guidance for vehicle sales, religious services, landscaping, pet walking, […]
Guidance for curbside retail, E-Commerce, pet walking and landscaping
By Office of the Governor | Washington state Provides guidance for curbside retail, E-Commerce, pet walking and landscaping Gov. Jay Inslee released additional guidance today for businesses and services under Safe Start Phase 1, including the ability for retail outlets to provide curbside service, pet walking and landscaping. “Two weeks ago, we opened up construction. Last […]
Gubernatorial candidate Joshua Freed sees partial victory against Governor Inslee’s Stay Home order
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff In a May 8 press release, it was announced that gubernatorial candidate Joshua Freed achieved a victory in federal court in the afternoon. Governor Jay Inslee conceded before a federal judge that he cannot enforce his ban on in-person religious gatherings of any size, the press release stated. “We […]
Mukilteo company donates 200 face shields for health care workers
COVID-19 has prompted a county-wide effort in distributed manufacturing By Kent Patton | Snohomish County Government Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 7, 2020 – Wizard International and Snohomish County announced progress on local Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) production. Wizard International donated 200 face shields to Snohomish County for distribution to health care workers and […]
