Typical PNW Snohomish County weather: Some rain, some sun and some fog
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 6, 2022 – The National Weather Service forecasts ok weather for Snohomish County this week with rain expected on Monday evening and Tuesday only. The rest of the week is expected to be either partly cloudy or sunny throughout the county. Daily temperatures will be slightly cooler this week and are expected to fluctuate between 31°F […]
House passes Sen. Liias bill to restrict high-capacity magazines
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 5, 2022 – In a late-night session, legislation to restrict the sale of high-capacity firearm magazines was approved by the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-42 vote Friday with no Republican support. Senate Bill 5078, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), prohibits the manufacture, sale, import or transfer of large-capacity magazines […]
Fact or Fiction: Misinformation spreading on social media regarding the Russo-Ukraine conflict
Misinformation surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been spreading like wildfire on social media and mainstream media. Fantastical stories of heroism in Ukraine particularly have become rampant as many onlookers cheer on Ukrainian patriotism. But not all of these stories are exactly true. The Lynnwood Times compiled a list of stories surrounding the conflict to […]
Boeing Commits US$2 Million to Support Humanitarian Response in Ukraine
CHICAGO, March 3, 2022 — Boeing today announced a US$2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine. The assistance package will be directed to organizations working to bring food, water, clothing, medicine and shelter to displaced Ukrainians – including those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In addition, Boeing will match all […]
Snohomish County Public Works’ 2021 Annual Report
EVERETT, Wash., March 3, 2022 – Snohomish County Public Works published its 2021 Annual Report, Adapting in an Evolving World, February 17, chronicling the accomplishments of the largest department in the county despite a challenging pandemic, weather emergencies, and more. “The challenges of 2021 were persistent and complex, but it brought out the best in […]
Carmen Best shares the importance of wisdom, perseverance, and togetherness
Carmen Best shares what it is like to be “Black in Blue” in her 2021 bestselling book that is available on Amazon and at local booksellers. The retired Seattle Police Chief tells her story of navigating racism and discrimination early in her career and dealing with civil unrest as a police chief during BLM demonstrations […]
Judge overturns Washington state’s new capital gains tax
UPDATED [12:29 AM MARCH 2, 2022]: Added the Republican response to the capital gain tax ruling DOUGLAS COUNTY, March 1, 2022 – Today, Douglas County Superior Court Judge Brian Huber overturned a new capital gains tax that was signed into law last year by Governor Jay Inslee. Huber ruled that it is an unconstitutional tax […]
Public Works Board says hands off PWAA funds after House Democrats ax proposed 6-cent export fuel tax
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 1, 2022 – Last weekend House Democrats announced plans to jettison an unpopular export fuel tax proposed to support the $16.8 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation revenue package in favor of tapping the Public Works Assistance Account (PWAA). The PWAA makes low-interest loans to local governments in support of local drinking water, […]
Fifth Circuit rules ‘ongoing coercion’ by United Airlines of its vaccine mandate
United Airlines employees who are suing the airline for its COVID-19 vaccine mandate just got a second chance to make their case. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a district court judge on February 17 to reconsider after he initially denied the employees’ request to block the policy. Back in September, eight Texas-based United […]
Feb 28: Upcoming Marysville City Council Meeting
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 27, 2022 – The Marysville City Council will hold a REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING on Monday, February 28, 2022, starting at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held both VIRTUALLY and in IN-PERSON at Marysville City Hall. Anyone wishing to provide written or verbal public comment, must pre-register at this link www.marysvillewa.gov/remotepubliccomment before noon on the day of the meeting. […]
