Sound Transit sets baseline budget, schedule for Stride Bus Rapid Transit
SEATTLE, Wash., July 28, 2023—The Sound Transit Board on Wednesday adopted a final budget and schedule for the new Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) service, including a new bus base and BRT lines on SR 522/NE 145th Street and I- 405. Sound Transit expects to begin construction of some project elements this year and to […]
Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs
Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]
Arlington police seeking public’s help in identify robbery suspect
ARLINGTON, Wash., July 28, 2023—The Arlington Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in Haller Park/Eagle Trail area on July 20, 2023, at 9:08 p.m. Below is a sketch of the suspect. A suspect is a Caucasian male in his late 40s to mid-50s, 5’8″-5’9″ tall, weighing between 150 and 160 pounds, with a […]
The Public Facilities District a NO SHOW for public inspection of books
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 28, 2023—The Lynnwood Times ongoing investigation into the Public Facilities District Board’s alleged unlawful attempt to remove fellow Board member Vivian Dong and allegations of discrimination. The Lynnwood Times notified the PFD Board on Sunday that it will be exercising its right to inspect the Books and Records of the District in […]
Lynnwood actor Jon Meggison nominated for Soul Café Actor of the Year
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2023—Lynnwood-based actor Jon Meggison has been nominated for Soul Café’s Actor of the Year award. The voting polls are now open, and a winner will be named at Soul Café’s upcoming ceremony on September 9 in Seattle. The Soul Café Awards are an annual tradition brought to life by Selena Taylor, […]
Early morning drive-by shooting in Lynnwood sends three teens to hospital
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 27, 2023—An early morning drive-by shooting in West Lynnwood sent three teens to the hospital and a bullet blasting through a nearby neighbor’s window Thursday morning, July 27. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle and the victims were transported to nearby hospitals for aid — two at Providence Medical Center […]
Lynnwood family in search of missing teen last seen on Saturday
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2023—The parents of Ivan Alexis Ramirez, 15, are seeking the public’s help in finding their son who was last seen at the Mountlake Terrace Fair on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was expected to return home on Saturday but has not been seen or heard from since. His family members are […]
Evergreen State Fair announces Mike Ohlsen as new Fair Manager
MONROE, Wash., July 26, 2023 – The Evergreen State Fair is excited to announce Mike Ohlsen as the new Fair Manager. As a lifelong resident of Monroe, Mike has worked in some capacity at the fair park since 1984. The Fair Manager role dates back to 1903 and is an important leadership position that oversees […]
Evergreen Recovery Centers celebrates 50 years of service
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2023—Evergreen Recovery Centers is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a different celebratory event at each of its clinics. Lynnwood’s Detox and Health Services Clinic hosted a celebratory barbecue on July 13 and an upcoming celebration will be held at Evergreen’s Outpatient Clinic, located at 4230 198th St SW […]
Letter-to-Editor: Soft bigotry and racism against the Asian community
As a long-term resident of Lynnwood, I have always taken pride in my community’s economic, artistic, and park development, creating a stark contrast to Seattle’s current state. However, recent events have unveiled a disheartening disparity between these developments and the underlying attitudes of some of Lynnwood’s public leadership. The United States has seen a surge […]
