As COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins, here are signs of potential scams
By FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) National Press Office The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines. The FBI, HHS-OIG, and CMS have received complaints […]
Quick thinking saves Lynnwood home from Christmas tree fire
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood, Wash. (January 2, 2021) – Today around 4:30 p.m., South County Fire responded to a call of a Christmas tree fire in a Spruce Park neighborhood home in Lynnwood. As the tree burned, the homeowner sprung into action by quickly removing the tree and placing it outside […]
Larsen is beating COVID-19
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff January 1, 2021 – For U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-2), 2021 is off to a good start. On December 22, Larsen entered self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Today, he announced on social media that he is “out of COVID jail.” During quarantine, Larsen voted by proxy on […]
Dr. Horace Scope, January 2021
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks allowed in these Snohomish County cities
Here are some tips on how to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely and legally in Snohomish County: Nowhere is it legal in unincorporated Snohomish County to discharge fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Call 425-407-3999 to report the illegal discharge of fireworks (please do not call 911 unless there is an immediate threat to life or […]
Inslee extends statewide COVID restrictions to Jan 11
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a one-week extension of the “Stay Safe–Stay Healthy” proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions imposed. The extension of the statewide restrictions will now expire on January 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the expiration date. “Our consistent mission has […]
Washington state builds its first ferry terminal in 40 years
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Update 9:39 p.m. December 31, 2020: Added statements from Governor Jay Inslee and Congressman Rick Larsen. Update 6:39 p.m. December 30, 2020: Added additional photos of the event. Mukilteo, Wash., December 30, 2020 – Last night hundreds of commuters lined up to be the first passengers to use […]
ALL CLEAR in bomb threat in downtown Leavenworth
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Update 4:48 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020: Washington State Patrol Bomb Team gave the ALL CLEAR in bomb threat in downtown Leavenworth. Highway 2 and downtown corridor are reopen to commuters. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office conducting an investigation. See press release below. Update 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, […]
Alaska Airlines becomes first major US airline to ban emotional support animals
By Alaska Airlines | Press Release SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 29, 2020 — Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will only transport service dogs, which are specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a […]
Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route suspension starts tonight
18-hour route suspension to end with opening of new Mukilteo terminal By Washington State Department of Transportation Mukilteo, Wash., December 28, 2020 – People who use the Mukilteo/Clinton state ferry route will need to make alternate plans for much of the day Tuesday, Dec. 29. Washington State Ferries will suspend service on the run for […]
