County Executive proposes pandemic related hazard pay
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 13, 2021 – On June 8, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposed ordinances to the Snohomish County Council to provide hazard pay to front-line, public-facing county employees and certain grocery workers in unincorporated Snohomish County. With the re-opening of businesses later this month, the tightening labor market, and the spread of […]
Photo of the Week: Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing
Ivar’s Fish Bar, started by 33-year old Seattle native Ivar Haglund in 1938, at his aquarium on Seattle’s Pier 54. What began as red clam chowder and fish n’ chips has turned into a menu of dozens of items at several locations throughout Puget Sound. Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing started in 1991 and is the former […]
Register today for Lynnwood Police Youth Camp
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 11, 2021 – Registration is now open for the Lynnwood Police Police Camp for youth ages 10 to 14 years. All county youth are encouraged to apply; however, space is limited! It’s a fun week of learning safety skills, team building, leadership development, physical activities and much more! Camp Dates: July 26-29, […]
Fact checking…Misinformation
In another example of the power of social media, calls of bias and unfairness from the Washington Post spread to mainstream media outlets after a Facebook post at the end of April. The image in the Facebook post claimed that the Washington Post was going to discontinue fact checking on President Biden for the remainder […]
Dunn Lumber and Pinnacle Roofing explain lumber prices
LYNNWOOD – Since the early 19th century, the lumber industry has played a key role in laying the foundation of Washington State’s economy. Within the last year lumber prices hit record-highs. The Lynnwood Times spoke with the owners of Dunn Lumber and Pinnacle Roofing Professionals to understand why. According to Market Insider, spot lumber prices […]
City of Marysville S&P Score Upgraded to AA+
MARYSVILLE – The City of Marysville’s outstanding debt for water and sewer systems has been upgraded from an ‘AA’ rating to ‘AA+’ by the Standard and Poor Global Ratings this year, the second highest bond rating below AAA. S&P reviews the city finances, debt structure, economy, demographic factors and management practices of the governing body […]
Snohomish County Public Works wins APWA 2021 Project of the Year Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – At a virtual ceremony May 13, Snohomish County Public Works was awarded the American Public Works Association (APWA) 2021 Project of the Year award for its S. Machias Rd. and Machias Cutoff Intersection Improvement Project in the Transportation, Under $5 Million category. The APWA, a non-profit, international organization of more than 30,000 […]
Man with loaded AR-15 arrested on Mukilteo ferry
MUKILTEO – A man was arrested carrying an AR-15 style rifle and ammunition on a Mukilteo ferry Wednesday, May 26. David boarded the MV Tokitae ferry leaving for Clinton around 3 p.m. with an AR-15 style rifle concealed under his jacket and three loaded magazines in his pocket heading to Mukilteo. According to KOMO news […]
In-person meetings return to Mill Creek, others soon to follow
The city of Mill Creek resumed in-person city council meetings May 25, the first time since the statewide shutdown, while many surrounding cities are still meeting remotely. The city’s hybrid system allows for council members or staff to attend via zoom if they are still uncomfortable or have legitimate medical reasons, according to councilman Vincent […]
Lynnwood explores new waste and recycling options
LYNNWOOD – The City of Lynnwood Public Works laid out a possible 7-year plan to update the city’s waste and recycling program during the city council meeting on June 8, 2021. Lynnwood currently operates under the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (WUTC). According to Public Works Director Bill Franz, when cities annex, they are able […]
