Lynnwood resident wins $250,000 from new holiday scratch game
Olympia, Wash., November 28, 2023—A Lynnwood resident just received the greatest gift from Washington’s Lottery this holiday season: a prize worth a quarter-of-a-million dollars. While on his lunch break, R.W. stopped at his nearby 7-Eleven in Woodinville. While browsing the store’s selection of lottery Scratch tickets, a new game, Holiday Countdown, caught his eye due […]
Public invited to 2023 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA., November 28, 2023—The Snohomish County’s Veterans Homelessness Committee invites the community to join in honoring and remembering those who have tragically lost their lives while experiencing homelessness at the 2023 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil with an emphasis on Veterans. This event will take place on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the county’s […]
Council slashes mayor’s property tax hike, calls for audit
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 28, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved a 5% increase (or $225,000) to the property tax levy, down from the mayor’s proposed 22% figure, during its business meeting on November 27. Council members call on a third-party audit to rein in city spending. According to Finance Director Michelle Meyer, this is roughly an […]
Vote to take place on November 27 for 22% property tax increase for Lynnwood residents
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 26, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will be voting on a 22% property tax hike at its Business Meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, along with voting on an ordinance to upzone to allow for larger “multifamily housing” units in the city. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers and […]
Expect frost-filled mornings in Snohomish County until Thursday
Snohomish County, Wash., November 25, 2023—Expect cold frost-filled mornings in Snohomish County until Thursday morning when it is forecasted to rain around 11 a.m. with rain continuing into the weekend according to the National Weather Service. Daily temperatures will be fluctuating between a low of 33°F tonight, Saturday evening, to a high in the mid-40s […]
Macy’s workers launch strike on Black Friday at Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 25, 2023—More than four hundred Macy’s workers began picketing on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, at Alderwood, Southcenter and Bellis Fair Macy’s stores. On October 6, Macy’s workers voted nearly unanimously at 96% to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice strike if the billion-dollar retail juggernaut fails to […]
Mukilteo auto thefts on the rise, WA has second highest car theft rate nationwide
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 24, 2023—Mukilteo is on pace to surpass its 2022 number for auto thefts according to crime data from the Mukilteo Police Department. One of Mukilteo’s newest Council members, Mike Dixon, lives in a quiet Harbour Pointe neighborhood within walking distance of two public schools—Kamiak High School and Columbia Elementary School. On the […]
Sno-King Chorale 90-member choir performing Light Returning, get your tickets now
EDMONDS, Wash., November 23, 2023—Please join Sno-King Community Chorale as they present Light Returning. Its 90-member choir will sing through the darkness and into the light, celebrating the holidays, the beauty of winter, and the love of family and friends. The is event is ALS facilitated. Tickets are $15 for youth, $22 for senior and student, […]
Gesa Credit Union hosts Cheeseback giveaways at Lynnwood location
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 23, 2023—Gesa Credit Union set up a four-day giveaway event in front of its Lynnwood location at 3405 188th Street, from November 19 through November 22, in honor of its WSU Cheeseback Rewards Program. The rewards program is in partnership with Washington State University (WSU), a first of its kind program that […]
Monroe receives $481,000 funds for mobile mental health services
MONROE, Wash., November 22, 2023—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented a $481,000 ceremonial check to the City of Monroe for the expansion of mental health and dispatch services across the Sky Valley region. DelBene secured the funds in the FY23 federal funding law. The project, led by the Cities of Monroe and Sultan in partnership with […]
