Washington sees steep increase of 1,200 whooping cough cases
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a significant increase in reported cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. As of November 2, 1,193 cases have been reported statewide, a sharp increase from just 51 cases reported this time last year. Whooping cough has been reported in 31 counties across […]
Meadowdale Players tackle Ovid’s tragic Orpheus tale with a modern twist
LYNNWOOD—The Meadowdale High School Drama Department returns next week with Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice, which reimagines Ovid’s classic Orpheus myth by retelling the Greek tragedy from the eyes of his titular bride. In Greek mythology, Orpheus—a Thracian bard, musician and prophet—embarks on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece, at one point even entering the underworld […]
Arlington PD mourns the loss of beloved K9 Tara
ARLINGTON—It is with profound sadness that the Arlington Police Department announces the passing of retired Police Narcotics Detection Canine (K9) Tara. End of Watch (EOW): October 17, 2024. K9 Tara fought bravely against an aggressive form of cancer but passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving adopted family, including her former handler and lifelong partner, former […]
Zulu’s Board Game Cafe expands to Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—For years Zulu’s Board Game Cafe in Bothell has offered local board game, trading card game, and role-play game enthusiasts a safe space to connect while indulging on great food and drink service; but now that opportunity is open to the people of Lynnwood. At Zulu’s Board Game Cafe Lynnwood, whether new to the board […]
Washington state vs Trump Administration 2.0, defense underway
SEATTLE—Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson with Attorney General-elect Nick Brown, shared how for months his office has been preparing for a second Trump Administration. Ferguson expects President-elect Donald J Trump to be more prepared and not “sloppy” with issuing Executive Orders as his administration did four years ago. With a 55-3 victory record against […]
Snohomish United soccer club adds new USL League 2 team
SNOHOMISH—The Snohomish United soccer club announced today the addition of a new USL League 2 Youth Soccer team to its franchise that will build on the organization’s youth program that prepares players for professional careers. “We’re totally engaged with our community within the city of Snohomish with our tournament and some of the other events […]
Public input sought on affordable housing and community development needs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—People are invited to provide input on the most important needs for low- and moderate-income county residents and neighborhoods. The Snohomish County Human Services Department is hosting the hearing on November 19 in Smokey Point. Input received will be used to help develop the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that guides the use of federal funds […]
Snohomish County identified as a “High Performer” in advancing equity
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County is among the top performers nationwide for advancing equity through its use of federal pandemic recovery funds, according to a recent independent report. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers welcomed a national report from The New School’s Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy, which found that Snohomish County is a “high performer” […]
Police records point to inconsistencies in Riaz Khan’s assault claim
MUKILTEO—The Lynnwood Times followed up with State Representative Republican candidate Riaz Khan on how he is coping following what he claims was an attack by two politically and racially motivated individuals during the early morning of Tuesday, October 29 at the intersection of Goat Trail Road and Mukilteo Speedway. The Lynnwood Times also obtained 911 […]
Kamiak High School teacher assigns controversial ‘fascist’ assignment
MUKILTEO—Kamiak High School students got a taste of classroom politics a couple weeks ago when they were asked to provide evidence justifying claims that the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, is a “fascist.” According to Kamiak High School Principal Stephen Shurtleff, an AP Government and Politics teacher asked students to evaluate […]
