Public invited to Cops for Kids of Diverse Abilities event April 23
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 23, 2022 – April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, and the Lynnwood Police Department is excited to be hosting its first ever event designed especially for kids and families with kids on the Autism Spectrum. Think of it like a Cops and Kids which is on June 4th by the way, only it […]
Bill to restrict sale of high-capacity magazines signed into law
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 23, 2022 – Legislation to limit the sale of high-capacity firearm magazines was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today. Senate Bill 5078, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), prohibits the manufacture, sale, import or transfer of large-capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The law does not […]
SMART detectives investigating Use of Force Incident in Marysville
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 23, 2022 – Detectives with the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) have been requested to review a potential use of force incident, which occurred in Marysville on February 24, 2022. The incident began at approximately 4:45am with Marysville Police responding to a call of a suspicious person/vehicle. The first responding […]
Housing Hope south Edmonds project to begin construction this year
EDMONDS, Wash., March 23, 2022 – Construction for Everett-based Housing Hope’s new 52-unit low-income housing project in South Edmonds begins later this year through a partnership with Edmonds Lutheran Church. Located at 236th Street SW, near Highway 99, the new building will hold six one-bedroom, 34 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom low-income units to address the […]
Kendee Yamaguchi: From Snohomish County Executive Director to Seattle Deputy Mayor
SEATTLE, Wash., March 23, 2022 – A few months have passed since Kendee Yamaguchi began her role as Seattle Deputy Mayor back in January 2022, coming from over six years serving as Executive Director of Snohomish County. The Lynnwood Times reached out to Deputy Mayor Yamaguchi to discuss how the transition is going and some […]
Lynnwood CC discusses ARPA funds and a new community fair
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 23, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council furthered their conversation on American Rescue Plan Act funds and Councilman Jim Smith’s Community Fair concept at its Work Session held Monday, March 21. All councilmembers but Councilman Joshua Binda was present for the meeting. Lynnwood ARPA fund uses The city of Lynnwood has been […]
Local Eats Spotlight: The Irishmen in Everett
The Irishmen in Everett is a local favorite, and that’s apparent when you hear the bartenders greeting customers by name. The pub has been a staple in the area since Barry Boyle, the owner, first opened the pub in 2007. One gentleman I spoke with—the first patron of the day when I visited, told me […]
Letter-to-Editor: Mukilteo council agenda should be vetted
Per City Council Rules of Procedure 4.C, I am requesting the following items be researched by the Parliamentarian and included in the soonest practicable Council agenda: The Council meeting of March 21, 2022, illuminated certain procedural issues that, I think, would be of significant benefit to have clarity on. In particular, Resolution 2014-02 was presented […]
Snohomish County residents brace for 0.1% sales tax increase April 1
SNOHOMISH COUNTY., Wash., March 22, 2022 – With just days until Snohomish County raises its local sales and use tax to fund affordable housing and behavioral health programs, is now the right time for an increase while the nation is experiencing a 40-year high consumer inflation? Beginning April 1, one tenth of one percent – […]
Lynnwood man wins $2.4 million jackpot at Tulalip Casino Resort
TULALIP, Wash. (March 21, 2022) – A Lynnwood man scored big at the Tulalip Resort Casino with its largest-ever jackpot of $2,369,748.95 shortly after midnight on March 20, easily eclipsing the resort casino’s previous jackpot record of $1,101,976.12. The new $2.4 million jackpot record is the largest known slot machine win at any casino in state history. […]
