Sound Transit announces temporary road closures in Lynnwood
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PUGET SOUND—In preparation for the upcoming August 30 opening of the much-anticipated Lynnwood Link Extension, Sound Transit announces several road closures in Lynnwood. Lynnwood Road Closures: 48th Avenue West As early as Monday, May 6, Sound Transit’s contractor will finish storm drain, signal, and lighting conduit installations on 200th St SW. This will require the full […]
Public invited to EMS Week Open House at Edmonds Station
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South County Fire is hosting an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week Open House on Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Downtown Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 Sixth Ave. N., Edmonds. Bring in your own special stuffed animal for a Teddy Bear Clinic during this free event. You can also learn about: Free […]
Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station to close temporarily for repair
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EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works Solid Waste will close its Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station (SWRTS) near Mountlake Terrace May 6-26, 2024, for tipping floor repairs. During this time, commercial haulers and residential customers can visit the county’s two other facilities, the Airport Road Recycling and Transfer Station (ARTS) in south Everett, and the North County […]
Lynnwood police are searching for missing 13-year-old girl
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 3, 2024—Lynnwood Police are searching for missing 13-year-old Angelina Altantsetseg who was last seen near 208th Street Southwest and 66th Avenue West in Lynnwood more than a week ago on April 28, 2024. Altantsetseg was described by police as being Asian, with brown hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing […]
Kathryn McCutchan named Director of Social Services for Homage
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LYNNWOOD—Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County, has appointed Kathryn McCutchan, Director of Social Services. McCutchan brings nearly three decades of expertise in behavioral health services administration, community-based programming in prevention and intervention services, federal grants management, and project development and planning to her new post. She […]
County honors community members of Mexican and AAPI heritage
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EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council honored both the county’s robust Asian/Pacific Islander and Mexican communities on Wednesday, May 1, by signing two separate proclamations recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month; and recognizing May 5 officially as Cinco de Mayo. The General Legislative Session kicked off with council unanimously passing Resolution 24-023, […]
Two more burglary suspects who targeted Asian American families arrested
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Two 34-year-old men were arrested for burglary allegedly tied to millions of dollars in stolen property from the homes targeting East Indian and Asian American families. On Wednesday, May 1, Sheriff’s Office Robbery and Burglary (RBU) detectives, Lynnwood Police detectives, and Homeland Security arrested two suspects at a residence in the 6500 block of […]
Lynnwood receives excellence in financial reporting award
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LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award is for the City’s 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This is the seventh year in a row that the City of Lynnwood has received this recognition. Per the GFOA, this […]
Public invited to talk on Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Snohomish County
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EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announces the upcoming virtual event, Coffee Chats: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Update that will take place on May 14. Hosted by EASC, Coffee Chats are a series of virtual events that offer discussions on relevant community topics. The event, moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]
Snohomish County now to require annual drug testing of its housing properties
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EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council adopted Ordinance 24-011 at its Public Hearing on May 1, with a vote of 3-2, that will now require annual drug testing of county-owned supportive housing facilities for hazardous chemicals. The ordinance, introduced by Councilmember Nate Nehring was adopted on a 3-2 vote with Council Chair Jared Mead and Councilman Sam […]