Pink Pistols aims to arm the LGBTQ community against hate crimes
SEATTLE, Wash., Feb 18, 2022 – “Pick on someone your own caliber” is the motto of the Pink Pistols, an LGBTQ gun rights organization in the United States and Canada that advocates for the use of lawfully-owned and concealed firearms for the self-defense of the sexual minority community. In the public eye, gun rights are […]
Feb 18: Today in History Feature
On this day in 1931, American novelist Chloe Wofford also known as Toni Morrison was born in Lorain, Ohio. Her works are praised for addressing the harsh consequences of racism in the United States. In 1993, Morrison became the first Black woman author to win the Nobel Prize for literature. Morrison was also a recipient […]
Love Your New Neighbor sculpture unveiled at Lynnwood Convention Center
Correction: [1:30 p.m. Mar 7, 2022] The article was updated to correct a reference to former Mayor Smith that should have been attributed to Mayor Frizzell. Correction: [1:30 p.m. Feb 18, 2022] The article was updated from reflect that “Aunt Bette” was Elizabeth Wallace and not Betty Lou Gaeng. LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 17, 2022 – […]
COVID-19 trends give leaders confidence to look towards next phase of pandemic response
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 17, 2022 – With dropping hospitalization rates, improving vaccination rates, and broad access to masks and tests, Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state can soon move into a less restrictive phase of the COVID-19 response. The lifting of statewide measures does not prohibit local governments from the ability to enact measures […]
Janelle Cass announces run for Senate to unseat Marko Liias
EDMONDS, Wash., February 17, 2022 – Janelle Cass announces she will be running against incumbent Marko Liias for senate in the 21st Legislative District – Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, and South Everett. Janelle is a United States Air Force veteran and Edmonds business owner who serves on the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and […]
Feb 17: Today in History Feature
On this day in 1979, 250,000 Chinese troops supported by 200 tanks invaded Vietnam. To hold off the Chinese, Hanoi marshalled 150,000 local militia and border guards who employed guerrilla tactics. After 27 days of fighting, approximately 60,000 Chinese soldiers and 20,000 Vietnamese were killed. China claimed victory but were repulsed and fled the county. […]
Larsen visits Mari’s Place for the Arts in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., February 17, 2022 – Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) toured Mari’s Place for the Arts to learn more about the nonprofit’s program for children of all income levels and ethnic backgrounds around 4 p.m. Monday in Everett. Larsen met Executive Director Mary Toews and Board President and Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine. Mari’s Place for […]
Accused child rapist worked at multiple Lynnwood daycares
LYNNWOOD, Wash., Feb 16, 2022 – Evan Root, who was arrested for first-degree child rape and first-degree child molestation, worked in several daycares throughout the Lynnwood area with children as young as three-years-old. Root was employed by Kindering daycare until he self-reported an ongoing CPS investigation that led to administrative leave and subsequent termination on […]
Lynnwood Times finds WA BLM falsely accused of lack of financial transparency
SEATTLE, Wash., February 16, 2022 – Recently, the Washington Examiner reported that the state of Washington informed Black Lives Matter (BLM) they need to immediately cease fundraising due to lack of financial transparency. However, Black Lives Matter refers to 11 separate entities in Washington state registered with the Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities filing […]
Feb 16: Today in History Feature
After defeating the forces of President Fulgencio Batista, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba this day in history, Feb 16, 1959, and transformed the island country into the Western Hemisphere’s first communist state. The United States attempted to assassinate Castro hundreds of times, as well as trying to overthrow him in 1961 at the Bay of Pigs invasion which […]
