For 20 years, Snohomish County has replaced, rebuilt 56 bridges
EVERETT—Snohomish County bridges and culverts connect approximately 1,600 miles of unincorporated county roads, linking towns, cities and federally protected lands and waterways. Between 2003 and 2023, the county has replaced or rebuilt 56 bridges – more than 25 percent of its bridge inventory. Details about bridge inspections, repairs and replacement projects are available online in […]
21st LD Democrat Vice Chair resigns to run as Republican
MUKILTEO—Former Mukilteo City Councilman and Vice Chair of the 21st Legislative District Democrats, Riaz Khan, officially resigned from the Democratic party three days ago, on May 5, and is now running for the 21st Legislative District State Representative position as a Republican against Democrat incumbent Strom Peterson. The Mukilteo resident officially filed for candidacy to […]
Beloved Lynnwood Councilwoman Shirley Sutton resigns
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst shared with fellow colleagues on Tuesday, May 7, that beloved Councilwoman Shirley Sutton resigned from the council, effective immediately. “It is with great sadness, but with also great understanding, that I want to let you know that effective immediately Shirley Sutton has resigned her position on the Lynnwood City […]
President Joe Biden to visit Washington state on May 10
SEATTLE—President Joe Biden (D) will be coming to Seattle, Washington, on Friday to participate in campaign receptions on May 10 and May 11 according to a White House travel advisory. Friday’s event will be a fundraising reception for the Biden Victory Fund. The exact time and location of the event have yet to be announced […]
Lynnwood Council rejects 100-story apartments, approves more speed cameras
LYNNWOOD—Approximately 40 history students of Cedar Park Christian School on Friday, May 3, completed a field trip to Lynnwood City Hall where they took to the dais and directly participated in the democratic process with a mock student-led city council meeting. “I think it is great learning experience for them to actually sit in the […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman files for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Dr. Julieta Altamirano Crosby proudly announces her candidacy for District 2 Commissioner of the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD), marking a pivotal moment in the region’s pursuit of progressive leadership and unwavering commitment to community welfare. With a resolute dedication to accountability, sustainability, and inclusive governance, Dr. Altamirano Crosby emerges as the beacon […]
Trump leads 5-way presidential poll for Washington state
A presidential election poll conducted April 16 through 23 by The Bullfinch Group, has the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald J Trump, winning Washington state in a 5-way race with current presidential contenders Joe Biden (D), Robert F Kennedy Jr (I), Jill Stein (G), and Cornel West (I). According to the poll, which is sponsored by […]
Riaz Khan leads 9th annual Peace Rally in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—The Islamic Center of Mukilteo hosted its 9th annual Walk for Hope, Rally for Peace on Saturday, May 4. Several dozen residents from Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Mukilteo walked from Endeavour Elementary and Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church advocating for firearm safety and bringing awareness to those suffering substance use disorder. Former Mukilteo Councilman and […]
Inslee proclaims Law Enforcement Recognition Week
OLYMPIA—For their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or for their distinguished exceptional meritorious conduct, 22 law enforcement officers were recognized on Friday, May 3, at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony. “I want to say thanks for just being there in those moments of extreme danger and […]
Lynnwood redacts Parks Director applications in wake of transparency concerns
LYNNWOOD—In following up with some City of Lynnwood staff members’, and former staff members’, concerns over the city’s lack of transparency related to executive leadership position appointments, the Lynnwood Times requested to see all applications of those applying, and interviewing, for the vacant Parks Director position left when former Director Lynn Sordel’s retired; however, all […]
