Vaccine mandate conflicts with FDA approval requirements
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 19, 2021 — Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new vaccine mandate for all public education employees in Washington in light of the Delta variant’s spread. By October 18th, all education personnel must be fully vaccinated. He also reinstated an indoor mask mandate for the general public, which will go into effect […]
LPD stand-off ends in arrest and confiscation of loaded AR-15 style rifle
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 19, 2021 – Tuesday just after 10:30 a.m., Lynnwood Police were called to the 18600 block of 40th Avenue West by a man who told 911 dispatchers another man was randomly pointing a gun at him while the victim was inside his motor home. When officers arrived, the caller explained that the […]
Education employees mandated to get vaccinated or be fired
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 18, 2021 — Today, Gov. Jay Inslee instates new vaccine mandate – carrying legal penalties – requiring all public school staff members, including teachers, administrators, coaches, custodians, bus drivers, vendors, etc., to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th or face “formal discharge” without unemployment compensation. Gov. Inslee stated that, in […]
Council passes spending requests for American Rescue Plan Act funds
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — The Lynnwood City Council largely passed immediate spending requests for American Rescue Plan Act funds put forth by Lynnwood city staff during their meeting on August 9. Director of Finance Michelle Meyer first presented the immediate requests during the city council meeting on August 2, which was a continued discussion from July […]
China introduces three-child policy in response to 2020 census results
With the consequences of its previous family planning policies rapidly approaching, China hopes that its new three-child policy will resolve their rising labor costs, shrinking working class, and aging population. China implemented its one-child policy in the late ’70s in an attempt to control its enormous population growth. Any couple that broke this policy could […]
5th wave hits county… Delta strain!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 17, 2021 — A county-wide increase of 1,168 new COVID cases since August 9th for a cumulative total of 42,580 since January 2020. A total of 642 people have died, an increase of 3 deaths within the same period. ICU capacity is at 90% with 75 people currently in county hospitals […]
The 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Celebration in Snohomish County
UPDATE [1:20 PM AUG 18, 2021]: Added a statement from Snohomish County Councilman Jared Mead. Last Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence from British rule. Celebrations took place all around the world, and President Biden made an official celebratory statement about the holiday. This year’s celebration was held virtually, a decision made in […]
Douglas Raiford hired as Lynnwood RSJ Coordinator
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 17, 2021 – Mayor Nicola Smith hired Douglas Raiford to serve as the City’s first Race and Social Justice Coordinator. According to the press release, Mayor Smith advocated the need for a dedicated staff member to further Lynnwood’s commitment to being a safe, welcoming, and equitable community for all. “For many years […]
Traditional Mexican folk dance performance a win for Sister City program
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 17, 2021 – Following a week of hard work and rehearsal, dance troupes Bailadores de Bronce and Herencias Mexicanas stunned audience members at Cedar Valley Gym on Sunday with traditional Mexican folk dances from Guerrero and Oaxaca. Mexican dance legend Concepción Bello Nava (Conchita), the artistic director for the renowned Chilpancingo dance […]
Victories and stories from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
America performed phenomenally at this year’s Olympics in Tokyo, but some of the stories that will go down in history have little to do with athletic abilities. As the 2020 Olympic Games have concluded, there is a clear winner, and it’s Team USA. Some athletes even broke records this year. From an entertaining warm-up routine […]
