Wyman to assume federal election security role, resign as Secretary of State
OLYMPIA, Wash., October 26, 2021 — Secretary of State Kim Wyman announced today she will be resigning to accept an appointment to serve as the Senior Election Security Lead for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the nation’s lead for cyber, infrastructure, and election security. She will resign as secretary of state, effective Nov. […]
Mukilteo approves ARPA funds for police body cams, software and Chamber improvements, and utility assistance
MUKILTEO, Wash., October 26, 2021 – Mukilteo City Council passed four new uses for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at their Special Meeting October 26, which includes Enterprise Resource Planning software upgrades, police body cameras, audio and visual upgrades to the council chamber, and utility assistance for Mukilteo residents with outstanding balances. Enterprise Resource […]
Missing Lynnwood teen
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 26, 2021 – Mother of 13-year-old Edmonds School District student Taupule Valavala is reporting her son missing. Taupule was last seen 7:15 a.m. last Thursday, October 21 on the school bus. He was wearing blue jeans, black jacket, black beanie and a black backpack. If you have any information leading to the […]
Missing Mukilteo man found dead
Mukilteo, Wash., October 25, 2021 – On October 22, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person found dead on October 16 near the 4600 block of 88th Street SW in Mukilteo as 27-year-old Sarath Vasanthavada. Vasanthavada was reported missing since September 27, 2021. The cause and manner of death have not yet been […]
Pumpkins in Lynnwood at Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen
Rachel Vaughn and her husband Eric founded Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen earlier this year. Located at 2503 191st Pl SW in Lynnwood, WA, the farm is an agricultural sanctuary in the city. Aside from the Vaughn family, the land is home to goats, chickens, rabbits, dogs, and a duck. They grow seasonal crops at […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., October 25, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, October 25 SPECIAL MEETING the Mukilteo City Council will discuss/vote the following items: ARP Funding: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Discussion ARP Funding: Body Cam Program Approval ARP Funding: Council Chambers Audio Visual Upgrade Contract Approval ARP Funding: Utility Assistance View the full council agenda […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 24, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, October 25 BUSINESS MEETING the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the following items: Strategic Plan Update Discussion for Vehicle License Fee Preliminary findings: Business Survey Updates to 2021 Salary Schedule To read what happened during the last City Council meeting, click here. Strategic Plan Update The […]
Mukilteo City Council updates criminal code, budget discussion resumes
MUKILTEO, Wash., October 22, 2021 – City Council approved an update on its criminal code, ordinance 1454, and furthered their discussion on the City’s budget and Property and Emergency Medical Service Tax levies at its Regular Business meeting Monday, October 18. All council members were in attendance aside from councilwoman Elizabeth Crawford. The passed update […]
What does equity mean to you?
On Wednesday, October 6, the Lynnwood Times facilitated an interview forum with several candidates running for Mayoral, City Council, and School District positions in Lynnwood and Mukilteo. It was an insightful experience listening to each candidates’ response and perspective. There was one question in particular, though, that has left staff both puzzled and concerned: What […]
Lynnwood City Council drives debate about $40 car-tab fees
With the majority of Lynnwood residents voting to remove the annual vehicle fee, Council President George Hurst presented an ordinance to do so. However, the debate around the ordinance’s pros and cons tumbles on as councilmembers gear up to vote on the matter in the upcoming Business Meeting. October 18 Regular Work Session During the […]
