WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US
[JERRY CORNFIELD]—In the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive states to live in. Drawing from an array of federal and state data, a new analysis shows the state’s cost of living rising faster than the national average over that time, with only California, New Jersey, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. considered more […]
Public Comment Welcome on Draft Housing and Community Development Plan
EVERETT—Snohomish County is seeking public comment on a draft affordable housing and community development plan. The plan is for the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium and proposes spending more than $5.5 million in federal grant funds to improve housing options and living environments for those in need. The activities will primarily benefit low and moderate-income people and neighborhoods in our community. The proposed projects will help […]
US Senate passes funding for DHS, no money for ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate in a late night/early morning Friday vote, passed a modified version of HR-7147 to fund DHS without allocations for ICE and CBP. The bill now heads to House for concurrence. Friday morning’s vote comes just hours after President Donald J Trump threated to use his executive authority to pay TSA workers, […]
High-value WA home listings increase by 65% after passage of income tax
[The Center Square] — The number of high-priced homes listed for sale in Washington state that cost $2 million or more increased significantly the day after the state legislature passed an income tax on millionaires, according to data The Center Square obtained from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. While the numbers of homes overall were […]
Mayor Hurst touts a balanced budget, major infrastructure projects and community initiatives in State of the City address
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst struck an optimistic tone in his first State of the City address, highlighting the elimination of a $25 million budget deficit, progress on long-anticipated infrastructure projects and new initiatives aimed at public safety, housing and immigrant support. Speaking to a packed audience at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (approximately 200 […]
Governor signs Rep Low new bill to expand fatal crash reviews to save lives
Washington will take a more systematic approach to reviewing deadly crashes and preventing future fatalities under legislation sponsored by Rep. Sam Low and signed into law this week by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 2192 will expand the role of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission by directing it to examine the factors behind fatal and […]
Transwomen barred from Olympic female categories in historic IOC decision
LAUSANNE, Switzerland —The International Olympic Committee published a new policy Thursday that protects the female category in Olympic competition by limiting the female category to biological females only. IOC President Kirsty Coventry, a former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe and the first African woman to serve as president, announced the framework after she established a review […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District receives $10,000 grant from Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust
Lynnwood, WA — A $10,000 grant from the Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust will provide food for the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s Nourishing Network program, which provides essential resources to students and families across the district. This funding will support the purchase of food for key programs for students and families facing food insecurity, including […]
4 years later, remembering Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT — Four years after he was gunned down in the line of duty, the Lynnwood Times remembers Police Officer Dan Rocha who was a kind, professional officer dedicated to serving and protecting his city. “Our community will always remember Officer Rocha and his dedication to helping others,” Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin wrote in a […]
Detectives arrest fourth suspect in 2022 home invasion homicide
EVERETT—Yesterday, the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested a fourth suspect in the August 19, 2022, home invasion homicide that resulted in the death of 36-year-old Irah Sok. The fourth suspect, 24-year-old Xavier Chaney, was taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Office Violent Offender Task Force around 1 p.m. in the 3600 block Albion Place […]
