Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond plan approved by Community Transit board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 7, 2023—In anticipation of light rail extending to Lynnwood, the Community Transit Board of Directors yesterday approved the “Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond” plan to enhance bus service throughout the county beginning next year. The multi-year vision will increase frequency on local bus service and include connections to light rail […]
Mukilteo Family YMCA and Connect Casino Road partner to provide free transportation
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 6, 2023—The Mukilteo Family YMCA is partnering with Connect Casino Road to provide free transportation to the Y for teens (age 14+) so they can easily access the facility and its amenities, programs, and activities. “We’re excited to provide an opportunity for more kids to come and experience the Y,” said Cynthia […]
US Lawmakers threaten nationwide ban of TikTok unless ties to CCP are cut
Washington, D.C., April 6, 2023—TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew, 40, defended his popular social media app for over five hours, March 23, while testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee led by Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05). Chew’s app, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has been under fire by lawmakers recently who […]
Upcoming 34th Anniversary Law Day celebration event
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 6, 2023—The South Division of Snohomish County District Court is proud to celebrate the 34th Anniversary of hosting Law Day. This year Law Day will take place on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 9:00am to 2:45pm at 20520 68th Ave W Lynnwood WA 98036. This event is a success due to […]
World Athletics Council restricts male-to-female transgender athletes
MONACO—In a move that its President, Sebastian Coe, said “is a decisive move to protect the female category,” the World Athletics Council announced on March 23, 2023, it will exclude male-to-female transgender athletes who have been through male puberty from female World Rankings competition, effective March 31, 2023. World Athletics, formerly known as the “‘International […]
Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago, ‘There is no case, there is no case!’
PALM BEACH, Fla., April 5, 2023—To a crowd of approximately 500 loyal supporters at his Mar-a-Lago home, the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, delivered a 25-minute response to his Manhattan Criminal Court arraignment that took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Trump accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of illegally leaking the content […]
Family Law bills this session: What you need to know
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 4, 2023—Several family law bills are being considered this legislative session which would directly impact how the state handles protection orders, child custody, domesic violence charges, and parental plans. Of these bills so far, three are effectively dead, one has been X-filed, two have passed both Chambers, and four have passed the […]
Inslee joins other governors in meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on war effort
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 4, 2023—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, via video conference, shared with governors from across the United States that with military and financial support, his war-torn county can “defeat Russia” and prevent “the expansion of the war.” Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Governors welcomed Ukrainian refugees, partnering with charitable organizations to send humanitarian […]
Cantwell calls for surge of federal investment in sustainable aviation technology
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 2023—On Wednesday, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Chair U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) called for increased federal funding to develop the next generation of sustainable aviation technology that cuts carbon emissions, reduces noise, and lowers fuel costs. “The FAA Continuous Low Energy, Emissions, and […]
Women in Careers: A tribute to Snohomish County Public Utilities District
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting women working in a few “blue-collar” fields traditionally associated with men; here is our second tribute: Snohomish County Public Utilities District. Snohomish County PUD (SnoPD) is a municipal corporation of the state of Washington that provides electric and/or water utility service. Headquartered in Everett, SnoPUD […]
