Council passes spending requests for American Rescue Plan Act funds
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — The Lynnwood City Council largely passed immediate spending requests for American Rescue Plan Act funds put forth by Lynnwood city staff during their meeting on August 9. Director of Finance Michelle Meyer first presented the immediate requests during the city council meeting on August 2, which was a continued discussion from July […]
China introduces three-child policy in response to 2020 census results
With the consequences of its previous family planning policies rapidly approaching, China hopes that its new three-child policy will resolve their rising labor costs, shrinking working class, and aging population. China implemented its one-child policy in the late ’70s in an attempt to control its enormous population growth. Any couple that broke this policy could […]
5th wave hits county… Delta strain!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 17, 2021 — A county-wide increase of 1,168 new COVID cases since August 9th for a cumulative total of 42,580 since January 2020. A total of 642 people have died, an increase of 3 deaths within the same period. ICU capacity is at 90% with 75 people currently in county hospitals […]
The 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Celebration in Snohomish County
UPDATE [1:20 PM AUG 18, 2021]: Added a statement from Snohomish County Councilman Jared Mead. Last Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence from British rule. Celebrations took place all around the world, and President Biden made an official celebratory statement about the holiday. This year’s celebration was held virtually, a decision made in […]
Douglas Raiford hired as Lynnwood RSJ Coordinator
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 17, 2021 – Mayor Nicola Smith hired Douglas Raiford to serve as the City’s first Race and Social Justice Coordinator. According to the press release, Mayor Smith advocated the need for a dedicated staff member to further Lynnwood’s commitment to being a safe, welcoming, and equitable community for all. “For many years […]
Traditional Mexican folk dance performance a win for Sister City program
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 17, 2021 – Following a week of hard work and rehearsal, dance troupes Bailadores de Bronce and Herencias Mexicanas stunned audience members at Cedar Valley Gym on Sunday with traditional Mexican folk dances from Guerrero and Oaxaca. Mexican dance legend Concepción Bello Nava (Conchita), the artistic director for the renowned Chilpancingo dance […]
Compass Health and Lynnwood PD partner to address mental health
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Compass Health and the Lynnwood Police Department announced a partnership, August 5, to embed a mental health professional with the Lynnwood Police Department Community Health and Safety Section to better manage the health and safety needs of individuals and the community. “This is a great opportunity to engage in folks better than […]
Multiple gunshots fired at James Village Shopping Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 14, 2021 – At 5:27 p.m. August 14, Lynnwood Police responded to multiple reports of gun shots fired near the Safeway located in the James Village shopping center located at 19500 Hwy 99. Police arrived to find multiple spent bullet casings in the alleyway between Hopskotch Kids and Sally Beauty just north of […]
Mill Creek Festival August 14 & 15
Mill Creek Festival weekend August 14th and 15th! To find out more details about our Festival visit www.MillCreekFestival.com!
Second public meeting for Snohomish County council redistricting set for August 18
EVERETT, Wash., August 12, 2021 – The Snohomish County Districting Committee is hosting its second public meeting to provide in-person or live public comment on the process of redrawing council districts on Wednesday, August 18. Every ten years boundaries for county council districts are updated to reflect how populations have changed based on the most recent […]
