Once-a-year WA SOS takes a break from Olympia to geek out at OrcaCon
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BELLEVUE, Wash., January 8, 2024—For the last seven years Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs takes a break from his role in Olympia to help put on OrcaCon, a tabletop game convention focused on inclusivity and diversity. Each year, thousands of tabletop gamers flock to OrcaCon to try out new games, rent games out from […]
Ballot names submitted for Washington State 2024 Presidential Primary
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OLYMPIA—With the countdown to the hotly contested General Election underway, both Democratic and Republican parties have submitted their names for the 2024 Presidential Primary ballot. The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) has confirmed with the Lynnwood Times that the five candidate names for its 2024 Presidential Primary ballot are: The 45th President of the United […]
Blizzard Warning for Cascades, rain/snow mix in Snohomish County cities
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Cascades and areas above 2,000 feet starting 4 a.m., Tuesday, to Wednesday, January 10. Expect lots of rain in lowland areas from 4 a.m., January 8, to Tuesday, January 9. “It’s very rare for an actual blizzard warning to be issued,” WA Emergency […]
‘Mr. Lynnwood,’ Council to honor the legacy of Loren Simmonds
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LYNNWOOD—Former four-term Lynnwood City Councilman, Loren Simmonds, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence in Mill Creek. “Loren was a beloved friend of mine,” Mayor Christine Frizzell said during the council work session on January 2. “I got to know Loren through his time sitting here as a councilmember and […]
FAA grounds all US-operated Boeing 737-9 MAX effective immediately
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on January 6 the temporary grounding of all U.S.-operated Boeing 737-9 airplanes with a mid-cabin door plug installed for immediate inspections. “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said. “Safety will continue […]
New high-quality specialty meat and seafood store opens in Mukilteo
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MUKILTEO—Mukilteans lined up by the dozens for the Grand Opening of Earth & Ocean, Mukilteo’s new local and only specialty meat and seafood retail store. “Everyone, thank you for showing up… we really feel the support, the love, and we are happy to be here,” co-owner Fermin Lopez told attendees just before Saturday’s ribbon cutting. […]
UW students to rally demanding university cut ties with Starbucks
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—University of Washington (UW) Seattle students and Starbucks workers will rally on Sunday, January 7, at Lakeview Park to demand that UW President Ana Marie Cauce end the university’s contract with the coffee giant. During the rally, speakers will also amplify workers’ bargaining demands and share stories about what unions mean to the next […]
Alaska Airlines plane door blows out in mid-air, makes emergency landing
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PORTLAND—Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 departing Portland International Airport to Ontario, California, on Friday night, made a return emergency landing after a rear mid-cabin exit door assembly separated from the fuselage in mid-air depressurizing the 10-week-old airplane. Alaska Airlines CEO, Ben Minicucci, announced the grounding of all 65 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft for full maintenance and […]
Detectives reveal possible motive in murder of 23-year-old Lynnwood woman
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LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas detectives believe Sakari Harnden, 19, wanted Marayna Rodgers, 23, of Lynnwood, dead because Rodgers was disclosing to “other people” that Harden “snitched” on her boyfriend who was arrested for a double murder in California. Harden’s boyfriend is currently in custody in San Joaquin County jail. Police reports reveal that both Harnden and […]
A look back at 2023: Top political stories
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To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 political stories. From the disqualification of leading GOP Presidential candidate Donald J Trump from two state primary election ballots to a change in Snohomish County Sheriff, sex in a U.S. Senate Hearing Room to the expulsion of […]