Braver Angels hosts Neighborhood Dinner Conversation featuring Nate Nehring
MUKILTEO – Braver Angels hosted a Neighborhood Dinner Conversation on Friday, July 8, featuring Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring and Mukilteo Councilman Richard Emery. Discussion topics included the economy, homelessness, education, affordable housing, cost of living, public safety, cancel culture, and the influence of social media to civil discourse. Councilman Nehring had the opportunity to […]
Health District confirms first Monkeypox case in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 11, 2022 – A monkeypox case in a Snohomish County resident was confirmed Friday afternoon. This is the first known case in the county. As of Friday, at least 15 other confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox have been identified in Washington state. Monkeypox is a virus that spreads through close physical […]
Mindful Mondays – Beginners Mind
Periodically, I approach my office at work and say to myself, “If I was a new employee, how would I make improvements to this position and build on the previous employee’s accomplishments?” This shift in perspective allows me to get out of autopilot mode and into a more creative mental space. This is a posture […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting July 12
The Lynnwood Public Facilities will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Convention Center located at 3711 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022 ZOOM MEETING ID: 815 8048 3222, PASS CODE: 574216 ZOOM […]
From small town to city, “The Lynnwood Song” by Joanne Davis
LYNNWOOD — For years, Joanne Davis, 83, has been coming to Lynnwood’s Veterans Park to play her guitar and sing among the flowers and birds. She favors classics from Elvis and Creedance Clearwater Revival to Jimmy Rogers and Marty Robbins. “It’s just regular music that most everybody knows,” she explains from a park bench while […]
Exclusive interview with Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department
LYNNWOOD— In continuing our podcast series on public safety, Lynnwood Times journalist Bo Brusco discusses Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) the unique staffing challenges his department is facing and how social work and police work go hand-in-hand. Technically, there are only two vacant commissioned positions at the LPD, but there’s more […]
For Community Transit drivers, employee benefits are the secret sauce for a great career
We’ve all felt the effects of the current labor shortage. But every cloud has a silver lining. There’s never been an easier time to find a job! But in a sea of opportunities, how can jobseekers find the best opportunity? “It’s important to look at the full package when comparing options.” says Melissa Anderson, who […]
Ortiz-Self praises court’s dismissal in Sutherland vax lawsuit against House
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 8, 2022 – According to court documents obtained by the Lynnwood Times, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Mary Sue Wilson dismissed a Republican lawsuit lead by Rep. Robert Sutherland and five colleagues, July 1, that claimed vaccination requirements for lawmakers conducting business in the House of Representatives were discriminatory and a violation […]
Community Transit six-year Transit Development Plan is underway
Snohomish County, Wash. – Over the next six years, Community Transit is poised to deliver expanded and new transit services to better serve communities, while also planning for a longer-term transition to zero emission vehicles and infrastructure as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability. The agency’s draft 2022-2027 Transit Development Plan (TDP) outlines the […]
Final Lord Hill Regional Park Preferred Plan released
SNOHOMISH, Wash., July 8, 2022 – The Snohomish County Division of Parks and Recreation released the final Lord Hill Regional Park Preferred Plan yesterday. The 114-page report outlines the history of the intensive planning process and the plan for the future, which includes a comprehensive trail system and signage plan. This updated cohesive system will […]
