Healthcare unions work to expand wages and benefits
by Erin Freeman Governor Jay Inslee and the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced on March 7 that workers’ compensation protections have extended to health care workers under quarantine for COVID-19. These benefits include medical testing, treatment expenses if a worker becomes ill and provides time-loss payments for those who cannot work if they […]
Mukilteo Mayor Gregerson hosts virtual town hall
by Erin Freeman On Tuesday, March 24 Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson addressed a stay at home order for the city during a virtual town hall meeting. Mukilteo Fire Chief Chris Alexander and Police Chief Cheol Kang joined Gregerson to address the city’s public responder action and contribution to the proclamation. Mukilteo’s stay home, save lives […]
COVID-19 drive-thru testing: How does it work?
by Erin Freeman You have a fever; you’re coughing continuously and are experiencing shortness of breath. You suspect that you may have been infected with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). What happens next? The Washington State Department of Health (WSDH) hasn’t placed restrictions on COVID-19 testing but recommends that a focus remains on symptomatic individuals […]
Food Delivery: DoorDash and Uber Eats
by Erin Freeman Food delivery services are temporarily changing the way they operate, during the pandemic, to ensure the safety of their drivers and customers. DoorDash announced on March 17 that the platform is implementing contactless drop-offs to minimize the chance of spreading the virus. “We are taking action to support restaurants with delivery and […]
Transportation Benefit District and Community Justice Center dominate City Council Meeting
by Erin Freeman The Lynnwood City Council held its March 23 business meeting in compliance with the Snohomish Health Districts’ social distancing guidelines. Council President Christine Frizzell and council members Julia Altamirano-Crosby and Ian Cotton were attendance while other councilmembers attended virtually. In other business, the council approved the 2020 Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation Project […]
Sparkle Wash starts sanitization services to keep the Lynnwood community safe
by Erin Freeman To help essential services continue to keep spaces safe for community members, a Lynnwood power washing company has shut down normal business operations to provide sanitization and disinfection services. “We wash buildings normally and we’ve been doing some sanitation services at select locations over the years, but because of the virus we […]
Lynnwood Police Dept. providing services and support
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Amidst the coronavirus health crisis, Lynnwood’s Community Health and Safety Section Outreach Team continue to provide services and support. “These are certainly unprecedented times for all service providers and first responders,” said the team’s police social worker Ashley Dawson. “We continue to work closely with our existing clients, […]
Community support keeps Sparta’s Pizza & Pasta House open
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Local Lynnwood restaurants are accommodating to Gov. Jay Inslee’s proclamation prohibiting in-person dining at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic and are still open for business. Michelle Mather, a waitress and manager at Sparta’s Pizza & Pasta House, says the restaurant has been able to adjust with ease due to […]
Ashley Furniture HomeStore celebrates grand opening
By: Erin Freeman Ashley Furniture HomeStore celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of their new 37,000 square-foot showroom in Lynnwood, Washington on March 6. Senior Vice President Archie Hall was joined by Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, as well as several Ashley Furniture HomeStore employees. “We are indeed here to sell a lot of furniture, […]
Early Alderwood Manor
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) hosted “Early Alderwood Manor” following a short monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 in the Wickers building at Lynnwood-Alderwood Heritage Association’s Heritage Park. Cheri Ryan and Kevin Stadler, members of SIGS, a not-for-profit organization focused on genealogical research and education in […]
