Lynnwood City Council letter to Inslee: Re-open Lynnwood!
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff On April 28, six of seven Lynnwood City Council members addressed a letter to Governor Jay Inslee advocating he broaden the types of businesses currently deemed essential, to open with social distancing measures in place and encourages vulnerable communities to stay home. “The seven [council] members are the […]
Beer exchange between neighbors in Lynnwood
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there are individuals who have come up with creative solutions to still maintain contact with others while socially distancing. One of those individuals is Michael Harris in Lynnwood. Harris has set up the “Henny Penny Beer Trading Post.” This all started years ago when, in […]
Governor Inslee lifts restrictions on construction that can abide by social distancing
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Today, at his April 24 press conference, Governor Jay Inslee announced that some construction across the state will be allowed to resume today. However, this lift in restrictions comes with stipulations and requirements. Only work sites that can accommodate social distancing of six feet between employees can resume. Additionally, there will be […]
Local officials weigh in on county sheriff’s COVID-19 remarks
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Statements provided by Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney; Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers; Snohomish County Councilmembers Megan Dunn, Sam Low and Jared Mead; City of Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson; City of Lynnwood spokesperson Julie Moore; State Representative Strom Peterson; State Senator Marko Liias; and Mike Faulk, Deputy Communications […]
COVID-19 restrictions lifting to be like “turn of a dial,” not “flip of a switch,” says Inslee
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff In his April 21 address to Washingtonians, Governor Jay Inslee said that the state health officer has informed him that the spread of COVID-19 is likely declining at this point. “We know this crisis has shaken all of us,” Inslee said. He also said that, understandably, individuals want to know when […]
Angel of the Winds Arena chosen as COVID-19 quarantine site
by Luke Putvin As of April 1, Snohomish County has opened a COVID-19 isolation and quarantine site at the Angel of the Winds Arena in downtown Everett. The facility will have the capacity to hold up to 100 people, and it has the capability to be expanded if necessary. It will hold unsheltered individuals who […]
Eyman and Freed commend Edmonds Mayor removal of firearms ban
by Luke Putvin On March 27, the Edmonds City Council and Mayor Mike Nelson held a special virtual session to revise the amendments to the Edmonds City Code Chapter 6.60 (“Disaster Preparation, Emergency Coordination and Civil Emergencies”) approved on the council on March 22 and passed on March 24. The original code prohibited the carrying […]
Governor Jay Inslee issues “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times In his March 23 address to Washingtonians, Governor Jay Inslee issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order to all residents of the state. This announcement came after Inslee shared the facts that more than 2,000 Washingtonians have contracted COVID-19, likely thousands more have the virus but haven’t been diagnosed […]
Increase need for volunteers at Lynnwood Food Bank
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times With the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lynnwood Food Bank is seeing a decrease of volunteers and an increase in those coming for help. “This is a volunteer organization,” said Alissa Jones, Director of the Lynnwood Food Bank. “Right now, we are down about three quarters of our volunteers… Food is […]
Local officials address declaration of emergency regarding COVID-19 in Snohomish County
by Luke Putvin A local declaration of emergency for Snohomish County was signed on March 4, 2020 by County Executive Dave Somers and others regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Somers, along with County Councilmember and Board of Health Chair Stephanie Wright, Interim Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters and several local mayors, gathered on March 5 […]
