OSPI steps in to sustain Washington’s Imagination Library Program amid budget cuts
OLYMPIA—In a move to preserve early literacy opportunities, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has committed discretionary funds to maintain Washington’s Imagination Library program for the 2025–26 fiscal year. This decision follows the state Legislature’s elimination of the program’s funding in the recent session due to a $12 billion budget shortfall, highlighting OSPI’s […]
Slight Decline in Homelessness According to 2025 Point-in-Time Count
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County conducted its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count on January 22, 2025, documenting 1,140 individuals experiencing homelessness, marking a 1.8% decrease from the previous year—21 fewer people. “The Point in Time Count is important to help us better understand homelessness in our county and the impact of local programs working to reduce homelessness. While […]
NW Regional Aviation to conduct emergency response drill at the Arlington Municipal Airport
ARLINGTON – The Northwest Regional Aviation Consortium will be conducting an emergency response exercise at the Arlington Municipal Airport on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Aircraft from Snohomish, King, Pierce and Spokane County Sheriff’s Departments, along with the Washington State Patrol, U.S. Navy, FBI, Customs Border Patrol Air-Marine, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Airlift Northwest, and […]
Community Transit will operate a Sunday bus schedule this July 4
SNOHOMISH COUNTY– All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Independence Day, Friday, July 4. Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/Schedules. For personalized help planning a trip, visit communitytransit.org/PlanMyTrip or contact Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) prior to the holiday. Fireworks prohibited on Community Transit properties and […]
Thank you for the veto, now let’s squarely address Mukilteo’s challenges
Thank you, Mayor Marine, for vetoing the councilmanic sales tax. Now let’s turn our attention to other pressing matters facing the city. We need 10% cuts immediately – as I outlined in detail last September and October, both at the dais and in op-eds. Here is my 20-point plan for Mukilteo: 1. Rollback non-represented salaries to […]
WA Dem leader Shasti Conrad wins DNC vice chair race
The Democratic National Committee is turning a shade more evergreen. That’s because Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, has won her bid for vice chair of the DNC. Conrad received nearly 56% of the vote. She noted in a June 20 news release that the race marked the longest election in the DNC’s […]
Fourth of July fireworks: Celebration guide, where to discharge your own, and where they’re banned
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Get ready for a vibrant Fourth of July in Snohomish County! While personal fireworks are banned in cities like Everett and Lynnwood, you can catch professional displays at Mountlake Terrace’s Lake Ballinger, Everett’s Thunder on the Bay, and Marysville’s Ebey Waterfront Park. The Lynnwood Times compiled this guide covering legal firework zones, safety tips, […]
Mpiima Mugambe runs for Lynnwood City Council to champion community, diversity, and change
LYNNWOOD—Mpiima Mugambe, a candidate for Lynnwood City Council, aims to better represent the citizens of Lynnwood through improved communication and engagement with residents. His platform focuses on supporting the city’s first responders by enhancing their social work resources, zoning for more diverse housing, and strengthening the city’s small business core while prioritizing a community-driven budget. […]
Port of Everett and Schack Art Center partner to bring Float Find back to the waterfront
EVERETT– The Port of Everett and Schack Art Center are excited to announce their partnership to bring art back to the waterfront this summer with the return of the iconic glass Float Find – but with a new twist. The reimagined Float Find kicks off July 11 and continues through August 29, featuring a free, […]
Lynnwood City Council adopts new Unified Development Code, boosts density, rejects fire sprinkler mandate
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council at its Business Meeting on June 23, unanimously adopted its Unified Development Code (UDC), which updated and consolidated building development, regulations, and boosts density but excludes a fire sprinkler mandate due to housing affordability concerns. The council also adopted the City Center + Alderwood Subarea Plan, updated the City’s Emergency Operations […]
