Inslee proposes equity-based budget for Washington state
For the first time, the governor directed state agencies to center budgetary decision packages and legislation around equity. By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a historic equity policy package for the upcoming 2021 legislative session, including $365M for equity-related decision packages and budget items. For the first time, the governor directed state agencies […]
County Auditor seeks committee members for local ballot measure statements
By The Office of Snohomish County Auditor The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the February 9, 2021 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. Pamphlets are delivered as an insert in the ballot envelope. Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of whom […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra cancels remainder of 2020-21 in-person concerts due to pandemic
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is canceling the remainder of its 2020-21 season of concerts at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, due to heightened and unpredictable government restrictions recently put into place for public gatherings due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the orchestra will continue to offer concerts online, with each new musical presentation […]
Little Dogs for Big Dogs event Dec 12
Lynnwood K-9 officers Earl, Rico, Kiro, and Chase cordially invite you to a socially distanced meet and six foot greet! Where: Alderwood Mall parking lot between Claim Jumper & Anthony’sWhen: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 12.Suggested Donation: $15 to $25 Our K-9s and their handlers will be at Alderwood Mall with mini versions […]
Northern Lights may be visible from Lynnwood and the Greater Seattle Area
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a warning for a geomagnetic storm that may hit late tonight. Forecasts predict a G1 storm (minor) tonight with geomagnetic activity reaching its peak – category G3 (strong) – on December 10. The storm is expected to last until December 11. […]
Food drive aimed at keeping ESD families full and warm throughout the holidays
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Lynnwood community worked to support its local teenager population, donating necessities and gifts at a drive-thru food drive and teen clothing drive at Lynnwood City Hall. To support vulnerable teen youth through the holiday season, the city of Lynnwood joined the Foundation for Edmonds School District: Nourishing […]
Free drive-thru COVID testing Dec. 9 at Lynnwood High School
Location has changed from Lynnwood Food Bank as previously announced to Lynnwood High School. A free, drive-thru, non-invasive COVID-19 testing event will take place at Lynnwood High School from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9. This event was originally planned to take place at Lynnwood Food Bank but has been moved to […]
Local Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self on her political rise that she never saw coming
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Washington State House Democrats have recognized southwest Snohomish County Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self as the new House Democratic Caucus Chair. The position was vacated by former Representative Eric Pettigrew, who did not seek reelection. It is the number three leadership position after the speaker and majority leader. She […]
Nationstar Mortgage also known as Mr. Cooper ordered to pay WA consumers millions
Multiple residential mortgage origination and servicing-related violations result in nearly $89 million in remediation for more than 115,000 accounts Olympia, Wash., December 7, 2020 – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in coordination with state and federal government partners, closed a multiyear investigation of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, d/b/a Mr. Cooper, one of the […]
Walmart Washington associates earn more than $8.5 million in bonuses
Company also extends associate COVID emergency leave policy to July 5, 2021 By Walmart Press Release Editor’s Note: Picture provided by Walmart. Seattle, Dec. 4, 2020 – Walmart today announced an additional $700 million in cash bonuses to its U.S.-based associates bringing its total 2020 quarterly and special cash bonuses for its U.S.-based associates to […]
