“Take a trip on the zip,” Lynnwood and Community Transit launch new ride-share service
LYNNWOOD, October 19, 2022—Community Transit’s latest innovation to public transportation hits Lynnwood tomorrow with Zip Shuttle, an on-demand ride service within the Alderwood area, a shopping and dining hub, known throughout the region. Starting Thursday, Lynnwood commuters can book a trip through the GOIN’ – Rides for All app, designate a pick-up and drop-off location, […]
Meadowdale High School is in classroom hold
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 18, 2022—Meadowdale High School is currently in a classroom hold, which means classroom doors are closed to keep hallways clear, but learning continues. The school is actively investigating an issue on campus. Harmony Weinberg, Communications Manager for the Edmonds School District, told the Lynnwood Times that currently students are safe in their […]
Census Bureau launches venture fund to improve data collection
OCTOBER 17, 2022—Through multiphase competitions, StatVentures invites participants to propose new ways the Census Bureau can collect and improve the nation’s supply chain data. StatVentures, an initiative of Census Open Innovation Labs (COIL), will scout technology through collaborations with nongovernment innovators to ensure the U.S. Census Bureau continues to provide quality data effectively and efficiently. With the advent […]
Fourth time is a charm, Jenna Nand appointed to Edmonds City Council
EDMONDS, Wash., October 18, 2022—Jenna Nand appointed to Edmonds City Council to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Laura Johnson. Nand was sworn in by Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson last night after she received four of six votes by the city council during its Special Session. “I’m deeply honored by the privilege to […]
Washingtonians prefer working out at home even a year after gyms reopen
The pandemic shut down fitness gyms across the Washington state in 2020 for eight weeks, and although memberships have seen a resurgence since restrictions were lifted, it may be an industry that never fully recovers as more and more people have switched to home workouts. When fitness centers reopened in January 2021, they were only […]
FEMA authorizes funds to fight Nakia Creek fire in Washington
BOTHELL, Wash., October 17, 2022—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nakia Creek Fire burning in Clark and Skamania counties in Washington. The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn […]
Thomas Family Farm: A must-go Halloween experience for all ages
SNOHOMISH—Each October, the Thomas Family Farm in Snohomish transforms its historic site into a Halloween playground for anyone seeking an unforgettable one-of-the-kind experience for the whole family. Apart from other pumpkin patches, this 100-year-old farm includes escape rooms, a corn maze, beer garden, hayride, apple cannon, giant slide, games, mini golf, and paintball activities But […]
BREAKING: EU launches investigation into the acquisition of COVID vaccines
LUXEMBOURG, October 17, 2022—The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) announced last Friday, October 14, that it has launched an investigation into the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines in the European Union (EU). The EPPO is an independent public prosecution office of the EU, and since June of 2021, it has been investigating, prosecuting, and bringing to judgment […]
Retired Detective Jim Scharf to speak on DNA and cold cases
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 17. 2022—The public is invited to join Detective Jim Scharf as he discusses solving a 1987 double homicide case using genetic genealogy. His focus will be on the Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg case. This program is free and open to the public. The event will take place at the Lynnwood-Alderwood […]
City of Mill Creek: Notice of Public Hearing for Oct. 25
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mill Creek City Council has scheduled a public hearing to review and discuss the 2023-2024 City revenue sources. The public hearing will be on the 2023-2024 City revenue sources and the Preliminary 2023-2024 Budget. DATE: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: Topic: City Council Regular Meeting Join […]
