Sound Transit for hold Special Meeting to appoint interim CEO
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SEATTLE—The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene a special meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, to consider the one-year appointment of Goran Sparrman as the agency’s interim CEO. The meeting will commence at 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and take place both in person in the Ruth Fisher Boardroom at 401 S. Jackson Street […]
A look back at 2023: Lifestyle stories
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To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 lifestyle stories. From LGBTQ+ issues to breaking barriers to dog shows to protests to volunteerism, a lot of history was made in several Snohomish County cities in 2023. Local students walk out in protest to show support […]
Freezing conditions begin Thursday, light snow expected Friday
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Bundle up and stay warm this weekend as temperatures are predicted to drop well below freezing throughout Snohomish County starting Thursday night lasting until Tuesday morning. Up to two inches of snow is forecast for Friday night to Saturday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory along the shoreline and low-lying […]
WA Democrats announce 2024 Presidential Primary candidate list
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SEATTLE—Today, the Washington State Democratic Party announced the three candidates who will appear on the March 12, 2024, Presidential Primary ballot. Candidates qualifying submitted a filing fee to the State of Washington, paperwork declaring their candidacy, and 1,000 signatures from Washingtonians supporting their candidacy, verified by the Secretary of State. The Democratic candidates who will […]
Pho Cafe: Where shortcuts are not on the menu
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MUKILTEO—The owners at Mukilteo’s newest and only pho restaurant, Pho Cafe, value “good food, good vibes, and a good time” and won’t dare entertain “shortcuts” to their high-quality pho experience. “We don’t use shortcuts here…when we boil broth for pho, some places boil so it lasts for a week, we boil fresh every day,” Tran […]
Once-a-year WA SOS takes a break from Olympia to geek out at OrcaCon
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BELLEVUE, Wash., January 8, 2024—For the last seven years Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs takes a break from his role in Olympia to help put on OrcaCon, a tabletop game convention focused on inclusivity and diversity. Each year, thousands of tabletop gamers flock to OrcaCon to try out new games, rent games out from […]
Ballot names submitted for Washington State 2024 Presidential Primary
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OLYMPIA—With the countdown to the hotly contested General Election underway, both Democratic and Republican parties have submitted their names for the 2024 Presidential Primary ballot. The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) has confirmed with the Lynnwood Times that the five candidate names for its 2024 Presidential Primary ballot are: The 45th President of the United […]
Blizzard Warning for Cascades, rain/snow mix in Snohomish County cities
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Cascades and areas above 2,000 feet starting 4 a.m., Tuesday, to Wednesday, January 10. Expect lots of rain in lowland areas from 4 a.m., January 8, to Tuesday, January 9. “It’s very rare for an actual blizzard warning to be issued,” WA Emergency […]
‘Mr. Lynnwood,’ Council to honor the legacy of Loren Simmonds
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LYNNWOOD—Former four-term Lynnwood City Councilman, Loren Simmonds, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence in Mill Creek. “Loren was a beloved friend of mine,” Mayor Christine Frizzell said during the council work session on January 2. “I got to know Loren through his time sitting here as a councilmember and […]
FAA grounds all US-operated Boeing 737-9 MAX effective immediately
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on January 6 the temporary grounding of all U.S.-operated Boeing 737-9 airplanes with a mid-cabin door plug installed for immediate inspections. “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said. “Safety will continue […]