Leading the Charge for Fair Trials and Community-Driven Justice
A judge’s role extends beyond the bench; it requires envisioning how the judiciary can best serve the community. Judicial Candidate Mary Anderson embodies this community-focused leadership. Since she began her journey to serve, she has actively listened to the community’s desire for fair trials. One significant change she advocates is increasing juror compensation from $10 […]
Inslee, Democrats use your tax dollars to support anti-initiative propaganda
Now that the general election voting period is open, watch for opponents of the money-saving initiatives on the ballot to crank their attacks up another level. You may have already seen ads opposing Initiative 2124, which would make our state’s long-term care payroll tax optional. Those ads are funded largely by the labor union that […]
No parking? No problem! Take the Bus to Light Rail
Struggling to find parking at the new Lynnwood City Center light rail station? You’re not alone. Parking fills up fast, but there’s a stress-free alternative: the bus. “Taking the bus to light rail is easier than you think,” says Annmarie Gibson, assistant manager of Customer Care at Community Transit. Interest in riding light rail means […]
Striking Boeing machinist talks financial hardships, workplace tensions, latest offer
EVERETT—Jay, a Boeing machinist in his mid-20s, is currently on strike alongside roughly 33,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) 751 & W24. In a conversation with the Lynnwood Times, he discussed the effects of the strike on his finances and academic goals, as well as what he and his […]
US Navy pronounces two missing EA-18G Growler pilots deceased
WHIDBEY ISLAND—The U.S. Navy has declared two missing crewmembers of a Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 that crashed east of Mount Rainier during a routine training flight on Tuesday, October 15, deceased. Electronic Attack Wing Pacific has shifted its mission from a search and rescue effort to recovery operation the […]
Ryan Keberle & Catharsis to perform with EWHS Jazz band on Nov 1
EDMONDS—On November 1, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., Ryan Keberle & Catharsis will take the stage with the Edmonds-Woodway High School (EWHS) Jazz Band in an exciting collaboration at the EWHS Little Theater, located at 7600 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026. Tickets range from $12 to $20 and are available for purchase online at https://ewhsmusic.com/ryan-keberle-catharsis/. […]
Inslee and state leaders break ground on new Western State hospital building
LAKEWOOD—Washington Governor Jay Inslee, joined by several state leaders, broke ground on the new Forensic Center of Excellence of the Western State Hospital campus on Thursday, October 17, which will provide 350 beds when it opens in 2029. “Today is a groundbreaking for this facility, but in a sense it’s a groundbreaking for how we […]
WADOH investigating possible first human case of avian influenza
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced on Sunday, October 20, that four agricultural workers tested presumptively positive for avian influenza (H5 virus) after working with infected poultry at a commercial egg farm in Franklin County. The individuals experienced mild symptoms and have been provided with antiviral medication. Testing of additional individuals on the […]
Ferguson, Reichert share public safety policies with Sheriff organization
SEATTLE—Washington Association of Sheriff’s and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Executive Director Steve Strachan sat down with gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert on October 16 where they addressed questions on public safety, juvenile crime, juvenile access to legal counsel, DCYF intake freeze, legislative relations, jails, federal partners, collaboration, and state oversight. The interview was not […]
Community Transit Invites New Riders to Take Public Transit
Community Transit recently launched a major service expansion, bringing more public transit options to new riders in Snohomish County. The service expansion and connections to four new light rail stations — one in Lynnwood, another in Mountlake Terrace, and two new stations in Shoreline — have sparked a renewed interest in local transit options. Many […]
