County and education leaders celebrate the expansion of new Youth Child Care Workforce Initiative
EVERETT—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers joined local education leaders at Mukilteo School District’s Pathfinder Kindergarten Center on Wednesday, June 5, to announce that the successful new Youth Early Childhood Education Career Pathways program will be expanding to four additional school district this fall. The program is expanding to Arlington, Granite Falls, Monroe, and Sultan, with […]
Edmonds School District Board appoints new Director
LYNNWOOD—In a unanimous vote, Tuesday, June 4, Edmonds School District Board of Directors appointed Thom Garrard to fill the District 4 Director vacancy. The Board interviewed candidates Rebecca Anderson and Thom Garrard on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. A third candidate withdrew on Monday. The public was invited to attend in person or watch the live […]
Public invited to Grand Opening of Mukilteo Bike Park
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is excited to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Mukilteo Bike Park, located off 76th Street Southwest and 44th Avenue West, on June 15th at noon. The celebration will gather city officials, volunteers, and community residents to unveil the 6,000 sq/ft pump track and three jump lines (green, blue, […]
High winds leave cruise ship stranded in Elliot Bay
SEATTLE—A massive cruise ship was stranded in Elliot Bay for hours on Monday, June 3, after its captain determined that extremely high winds in the area made for unsafe porting conditions. According to a report by the National Weather Service (NWS) winds around Elliot Bay reached up to 40 miles per hour Monday. The Royal […]
Older adults, Zip Alderwood Shuttle is your solution to transit gaps
Many people rely on public transit for flexible, affordable, and accessible trip options. In Lynnwood, where people aged 65 and older make up more than 17% of the population, public transit serves as a vital means of transportation for older adults. However, for some older adults, the biggest challenge in accessing transit is the first […]
Boeing airplanes just as safe as Airbus despite media hype
EVERETT—A Lynnwood Times study of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) incident records from 2014 to 2023 concludes that there is no statistically significant safety difference between US-related Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft. Boeing scrutiny and oversight After Alaska Airlines Flight 1282’s non-fatal incident involving a cabin door blowing off mid-flight on January 5, 2024, due to four […]
Budapest Bistro invites all to its 19th anniversary celebration
LYNNWOOD—Authentic, authentic, authentic…that is the best way to describe the food that is being served at Budapest Bistro and Schnitzel House in Lynnwood. The menu is a combination of Hungarian and German style cuisine, prepared as only owner and head chef Elizabeth Muszka can do. Budapest Bistro, located in the southwest corner of the Safeway Shopping Center […]
City of Mukilteo launches new website and mobile app
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is excited to announce the launch of its redesigned website and new City-branded mobile app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Website Features: Mobile App Features: Mayor Joe Marine stated, “These new digital tools make it easier for residents to engage with the city and stay […]
Edmonds preschool teacher wins $200,000 lottery winnings
OLYMPIA—Every year during the first week of May, educators across the country are celebrated for the pivotal work they do in shaping the lives of students. This year, one Edmonds preschool teacher had an extra special Teacher Appreciation Week, as she received the gift of a lifetime from Washington’s Lottery: a $200,000 Scratch prize. J.C., […]
Rise Up Academy celebrates new outdoor Performing Arts Amphitheater
EVERETT—Rise Up Academy on Wednesday, May 29, unveiled its outdoor Performing Arts Amphitheater, the first of its kind in Snohomish County for an Early Learning School. “We are excited about our kids having an outdoor performance space because we believe this space will stimulate their creativity and will lend support to many outdoor activities,” Dr. […]
