Foundation for Edmonds School District awarded $15,000 in grants
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has been awarded grants totaling $15,000 from the Hazel Miller Foundation to support two essential programs addressing disparities in education and basic needs for students and families in the Edmonds School District. Of the total grant, $10,000 will enhance the On-the-Job Training Program, and $5,000 will provide essential funding […]
UFC CEO Dana White joins Board of Meta
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White, a longtime friend of President-elect Donald J Trump, is joining the board of Facebook and Instagram parent Meta. “I’m excited to kick off the year with some news we’ve been working on for a while: Dana White, John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst are joining Meta’s board of directors. […]
Republicans introduce constitutional amendment to impose congressional term limits
(Center Square)—Republicans in Congress led by US Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits for members of Congress. The amendment would limit U.S. senators to two six-year terms and U.S. House members to three two-year terms. The two-page resolution states that after the amendment is passed […]
Nehring and Dunn selected as 2025 County Leadership
EVERETT—Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring (R), representing District 1, was unanimously elected by his colleagues to serve as Council Chair during the body’s Administrative Session on January 7. Chair Nehring served as Chair in 2020 and Vice Chair in 2024. He will be joined by County Councilwoman Megan Dunn (D), representing District 2, who was also unanimously […]
Dr Julieta Altamirano-Crosby sworn in as Snohomish PUD Commissioner
EVERETT—Just shortly after 9 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, Lynnwood Municipal Judge Valerie Bouffiou administered the oath of office to Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby who was sworn in as District 2 Snohomish County Public Utility District Commissioner to a standing room only ceremony at the agency’s headquarters in Everett. Commissioner Altamirano-Crosby recited: “I, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, do solemnly […]
Dr Paul A Stoot named Lynnwood Times Person of the Year for 2024
EVERETT—It with absolute pleasure that the Lynnwood Times staff has named Dr. Paul A. Stoot Sr, founder/CEO or Rise Up Academy, as its Person of the Year for 2024 for his faith-based community service and dedication to providing accessible, and affordable, quality early childhood education especially to underserved communities. “After being in this community and […]
She did it her way, second Lynnwood councilwoman resigns in less than a year
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby has officially resigned from her council duties effective January 6, one day prior to her taking the oath to be sworn in as the new District 2 Snohomish County PUD Commissioner. Lynnwood City Council Vice President Altamirano-Crosby won a seat as Snohomish County PUD Commissioner last General Election […]
Reza Ghandhari recognized for 30-years of service with Community Transit
EVERETT—Reza Ghandhari was recognized by Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz on January 2 for his 30 years of service with the public transit agency. Over his tenure, he received nine commendations, earned his million-mile driver badge, and is considered one of the agency’s highest performing drivers. Ghandhari escaped certain death fleeing his birth-country of Iran […]
Community Transit Board approved 5-year Sustainability Action Plan
EVERETT—At its first meeting of 2025 on January 2, the Community Transit Board of Directors approved a Sustainability Policy and authorized its CEO Ric Ilgenfritz to implement a five-year Sustainability Action Plan based the three pillars of people, planet, and prosperity. The agency defines sustainability as “the processes and methods used to protect the environment, […]
Celebrate Love at the Marysville Wedding Show
MARYSVILLE—Start planning the wedding of your dreams at the Marysville Wedding Show. This inspiring event will be held at the beautiful and historic Marysville Opera House. Known for its timeless elegance and historic charm, it provides a stunning backdrop for weddings and events, making it the perfect venue for the Marysville Wedding Show. The show […]
