Altamirano-Crosby unanimously elected Chair of the Snohomish Health District Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 12, 2022 –The Board of Health of the Snohomish Health District unanimously elected Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby as its Chair today. Members not attending today’s meeting were Lake Stevens City Council Member Anji Jorstad, Sultan City Council Member Joe Neigel, and County Councilman Nate Nehring. Chair Dr. Altamirano-Crosby was proceeded […]
City of Mukilteo launches Utility Assistance Program
Mukilteo, Wash. – The City of Mukilteo has launched a Utility Assistance Program, in partnership with Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District and Snohomish County PUD. Council authorized the use of federal ARPA dollars to go towards past due balances with MWWD and SnoPUD from October 1, 2021, to present day. “We are pleased to be […]
Braver Angels hosts Neighborhood Dinner Conversation featuring Nate Nehring
MUKILTEO – Braver Angels hosted a Neighborhood Dinner Conversation on Friday, July 8, featuring Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring and Mukilteo Councilman Richard Emery. Discussion topics included the economy, homelessness, education, affordable housing, cost of living, public safety, cancel culture, and the influence of social media to civil discourse. Councilman Nehring had the opportunity to […]
Health District confirms first Monkeypox case in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 11, 2022 – A monkeypox case in a Snohomish County resident was confirmed Friday afternoon. This is the first known case in the county. As of Friday, at least 15 other confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox have been identified in Washington state. Monkeypox is a virus that spreads through close physical […]
Mindful Mondays – Beginners Mind
Periodically, I approach my office at work and say to myself, “If I was a new employee, how would I make improvements to this position and build on the previous employee’s accomplishments?” This shift in perspective allows me to get out of autopilot mode and into a more creative mental space. This is a posture […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting July 12
The Lynnwood Public Facilities will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Convention Center located at 3711 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022 ZOOM MEETING ID: 815 8048 3222, PASS CODE: 574216 ZOOM […]
From small town to city, “The Lynnwood Song” by Joanne Davis
LYNNWOOD — For years, Joanne Davis, 83, has been coming to Lynnwood’s Veterans Park to play her guitar and sing among the flowers and birds. She favors classics from Elvis and Creedance Clearwater Revival to Jimmy Rogers and Marty Robbins. “It’s just regular music that most everybody knows,” she explains from a park bench while […]
Exclusive interview with Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department
LYNNWOOD— In continuing our podcast series on public safety, Lynnwood Times journalist Bo Brusco discusses Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) the unique staffing challenges his department is facing and how social work and police work go hand-in-hand. Technically, there are only two vacant commissioned positions at the LPD, but there’s more […]
For Community Transit drivers, employee benefits are the secret sauce for a great career
We’ve all felt the effects of the current labor shortage. But every cloud has a silver lining. There’s never been an easier time to find a job! But in a sea of opportunities, how can jobseekers find the best opportunity? “It’s important to look at the full package when comparing options.” says Melissa Anderson, who […]
Ortiz-Self praises court’s dismissal in Sutherland vax lawsuit against House
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 8, 2022 – According to court documents obtained by the Lynnwood Times, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Mary Sue Wilson dismissed a Republican lawsuit lead by Rep. Robert Sutherland and five colleagues, July 1, that claimed vaccination requirements for lawmakers conducting business in the House of Representatives were discriminatory and a violation […]
