COVID outbreak at Snohomish Health District HQ, offices closed until Aug. 31
EVERETT, Wash., August 24, 2021 – Today the Snohomish Health District confirmed a small outbreak involving employees at the District’s headquarters located at 3020 Rucker Avenue in Everett. Those individuals remain isolated at home and close contacts have been notified. In accordance with the spirit and letter of health care privacy laws, the Health District […]
Decker and Crocco advance to General Election after recount
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 24, 2021 – After a tense several of days for candidates in two local races, recounts have confirmed current Lynnwood Councilman Patrick Decker will face Naz Lashgari; whereas, Alex Crocco and Steve Schmalz will vie for Mukilteo City Council Pos. 3. For a link to the recount results click here. After the […]
Nearly 12,300 homeless and underserved students helped thanks to PEMCO
SEATTLE, Wash., August 24, 2021 – Throughout the end of July and early August, online donations from local businesses, organizations and individuals came pouring in as part of PEMCO Mutual Insurance’s fourth annual Supply Surge school supply drive. By the end of the event, nearly 200,000 school supplies were donated, helping 12,300 students across Washington […]
History’s Mysteries: What happened to Centennial Sam?
MONROE, Wash., August 24, 2021 – Learn about local history while you wander the Evergreen State Fair! From August 26-September 15, 2021, you can play an educational game at the fair park. The Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission has come up with this game to challenge and entertain you while you enjoy the 2021 Evergreen […]
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
SILVER SPRING, MD, August, 23, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues […]
With a mask mandate in effect, how effective is your mask?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 23, 2021 – Today, Proclamation 21-14.1 requiring facial coverings in an indoor setting for both vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals goes into effect throughout Washington state. Violators may be found guilty of a gross misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail and/or fines up to $5,000. The order, announced […]
Let’s stay grounded
If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling these days like you are rearranging furniture on the Titanic. Just when you’ve reset the chairs a chandelier goes flying by, followed by a table set for dinner. We are living through a pivotal time in history that seems to spin from hopeful to terrifying on an intermittent […]
LPD Blotter: Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned
In the week of August 8 and 15 there have been 95 crimes in Lynnwood reported by the Lynnwood Police Department. At 40 percent, theft cases are the most frequent crimes in Lynnwood during the second week of August. Other Lynnwood crimes that rank high during the same week are assault and trespassing. Jealous girlfriend […]
Liberty Mutual donates $20,000 to families in need
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 21, 2021 — The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has received a $20,000 award from the Liberty Mutual Foundation’s SafeCo Insurance Fund. The Liberty Mutual Foundation works to support local communities by investing in the expertise and leadership of local non-profits to improve the lives of vulnerable populations […]
Whispering Pines down to 8 families as deadline approaches
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 20, 2021 – Ever since the Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) announced the demolishing of Lynnwood apartment complex Whispering Pines, residents have been scrambling to find new homes to avoid falling victim to homelessness. As the August 31 deadline approaches, Representative Lauren Davis (D) informed the Lynnwood Times that they are […]
