2025 Evergreen State Fair commences on August 21
MONROE—The annual Evergreen State Fair, which has been part of summer memories in Snohomish County for 116 years, will kick off with Opening Day on August 21. The Evergreen State Fair is scheduled to commence on August 21, 2025, in Monroe, with an 11-day run featuring agricultural exhibits, entertainment, and community activities under the theme […]
Governor Ferguson, Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises launch certification for LGBTQ-owned businesses
OLYMPIA – LGBTQ small business owners and entrepreneurs can now certify their businesses with Washington state’s new LGBTQ Business Enterprise program. The statewide certification is free of charge, and will help LGBTQ-owned businesses access valuable government contracts to grow and sustain their businesses. “It’s a particularly important moment to show our support as a state […]
Mill Creek mayor demands South County Fire make do on its promise and return staffing
EVERETT—Mill Creek Mayor Brian Holtzclaw addressed the South County Fire Board of Commissioners Wednesday demanding they make do on their promise and return the Station 76 Medic to Mill Creek after being transferred to Martha Lake without proper due process and despite contractual obligation. In 2021 the City was faced with a tough decision to […]
Washington House adds to list of government transparency assaults, auto-deletion
Our state Legislature’s march toward secrecy is speeding up, despite lawsuits, massive public outcry and even a ruling that was largely against them from the state Supreme Court. In the latest move against government transparency, the public records officer of the Washington House of Representatives sent an internal email in July to House members outlining […]
Mill Creek is furious with South County Fire for lack of transparency and broken promises
MILL CREEK—Both Mill Creek residents and Mill Creek City Council are furious with South County Fire for violating its contract and relocating Station 76 staff to Martha Lake with little to no communication or public outreach. The South County Fire Board of Commissioners is set to continue the discussion at its upcoming board meeting scheduled for […]
Lynnwood dad’s unsecured gun leads to bombs and massive arsenal
LYNNWOOD—In an unexpected turn of events that began with a 4-year-old boy’s accidental shooting of his mother in their Wildwood Townhomes residence in unincorporated Lynnwood, 44-year-old David James Neff, an employee of West Coast Armory North in unincorporated South Everett, now faces a slew of felony charges—two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, two […]
Boeing Q2 2025 Earnings Signal Turnaround with Surging Revenue and Shrinking Losses
EVERETT—Amid aircraft quality issues and a lengthy labor strike in 2024, Boeing delivered a mixed yet encouraging second-quarter earnings performance in 2025, posting revenue of $22.7 billion—a robust 35% jump from the prior year—while narrowing its GAAP loss per share to $0.92 from $2.33. The company’s massive backlog swelled to $619 billion, encompassing more than 5,900 commercial airplanes, […]
Community Health Center of Snohomish County Celebrates National Health Center Week
EVERETT—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week 2025, which will take place August 3-9. The annual event highlights the essential role community health centers play in improving public health and providing Americans with equal health opportunities. Community health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving […]
Graphite Arts Center Announces Fall 2025 Classes
Join a class this fall at Graphite Arts Center in Edmonds. Explore your creativity and connect with the community in our dynamic space. All skill levels are welcome. For more information and to register visit graphiteartscenter.org SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Contact workshops@graphiteartscenter.org with questions. About Graphite Arts Center Graphite Arts Center is a dynamic, creative […]
Everett City Council Candidate Niko Battle: Show Your Campaign Records!
EVERETT—After requesting to inspect the campaign records in accordance with WAC 390-16-043 on Thursday, July 31, Everett City Council Candidate Niko Battle has yet to make his campaign finances available for inspection to the Lynnwood Times. According to state law, “The inspection must be allowed within 48 hours of the date and time the request […]
