A Conversation with Holocausts Survivor Hadassah Carlebach
Everyone is invited to attend A Conversation with Holocausts Survivor Hadassah Carlebach on the eve of Purim, March 16, and listen to a remarkable modern tale of tragedy, survival and heroism. Born Hadassah Schneerson in 1927, Mrs. Carlebach assisted her father in saving 100 Jewish children during the Holocaust in Nazi occupied France. This event […]
Context for two new studies suggesting COVID-19 originated in Wuhan Market
The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on January 20, 2020. More than two years later and the scientific and media communities are still trying to figure out the exact origins of the COVID-19 virus. Did it come from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) in Wuhan China or did it hop […]
Larsen applauds House passage of $1.5 trillion spending package
[ARTICLE UPDATE] 8:00 p.m. March 10, 2022: The U.S. Senate passes $1.5 trillion omnibus bill. The bipartisan Senate vote now sends the measure to President Biden for his signature. WASHINGTON, D.C., March 10, 2022 – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of a bipartisan omnibus spending package that funds the government through September 2022, invests […]
LT Exclusive: Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney candidates
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 10, 2022 – A Lynnwood Times Exclusive interview with Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney candidates Jason Cummings (D) and Brett Rogers (R). Watch as they share their motivation to lead the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office, qualifications, top priorities, and more! According to its website, “The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting […]
Q&A with Mukilteo City Administrator Steve Powers regarding City Council’s political affiliation allegations
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 9, 2022 – The following is a question-and-answer exchange between the Lynnwood Times staff and Mukilteo’s City Administrator Steve Powers regarding the conclusion the City reached following the allegations by former City Council vacancy candidate Ashvin Sanghvi that Councilmen Louis Harris and Riaz Khan asked him to declare his political affiliation during […]
Mukilteo Council rejects mayor’s DEI Commission picks
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2022 – Despite Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine advancing three candidates for DEI commissioner positions, the city council voted against approving them without any explanation nor asking the candidates, all of whom were present, a single interview question. At Council’s meeting Monday, March 7, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission candidates Gauri Sanghvi […]
Lynnwood unveils new sign honoring veterans
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2022 – City officials and proud veterans gathered near the upcoming Lynnwood Transit Center, Monday, March 7, to witness the unveiling of Lynnwood’s newest sign honoring veterans. The sign stands near the intersection of 200th and 44th Avenue West and is the first of many soon to be honoring veterans that […]
Op-Ed: Mukilteo City Councilmembers don’t get to invent rules to suit themselves
I was denied the confirmation vote tonight to the City of Mukilteo Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commission. Appalled, I asked for an official explanation and have not yet received one. Let me enumerate. The City Council is empowered by state law to operate within the confines of its City Code. The Code makes no mention […]
Snohomish County Council passes resolution honoring the legacy of Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 28, 2022 – During its Administrative Session today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Resolution 22-010 honoring the life and legacy of Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw. The resolution, introduced by Council Vice Chair Jared Mead (District 4) and seconded by Councilwoman Stephanie Wright (District 3) reads: WHEREAS, the Snohomish County Council joins […]
Mukilteo candidate responds to City’s decision on alleged council appointment violations
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 7, 2022 — Following the allegation that Mukilteo City Council members Louis Harris and Riaz Khan asked Ashvin Sanghvi, a city council vacancy candidate, to declare his political affiliation during a private meeting, a resident requested the city look into the matter and that the councilmen give an on-the-record response if the […]
