Snohomish County Indivisible to host No Kings rally on Oct. 17 in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County Indivisible will host a No Kings rally in Lynnwood on Oct. 17 as part of a nationwide day of action aimed at encouraging voters to participate in the November midterm elections. The citizen-based group plans to hold its fourth No Kings event at Cedar Valley Community School, with speakers, music, voter-engagement […]
Local basketball player Fatoumata Jaiteh makes it pro in Portugal
EVERETT—Local basketball player, Fatoumata Jaiteh, 23, who played basketball for Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, has headed to Portugal to play professional basketball for the Grupo Desportivo Recreativo André de Resende team based in Evora. Jaiteh just wrapped up her last year of college, at Sacramento State, in May and unfortunately spent her last season […]
Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that several Puget Sound marine areas will reopen for recreational crab fishing beginning Oct. 1. Waters reopening to sport crabbing seven days a week from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 include: Crabbing will not immediately reopen for the winter season in Marine Area […]
Los Gavilanes to host third annual Cafecito y Pan Dulce community event Oct. 8
EVERETT—Beloved Hispanic grocery store, Los Gavilanes, will host its third annual Cafecito y Pan Dulce con tu Policia event on October 8 outside of their storefront on Casino Road in Everett. The purpose of the event, according to Don Felipe, the grocery store’s owner, is to gather the community together for an opportunity to enjoy […]
Edmonds College welcomes new Board of Trustees members, Maria Montalvo and Blessing Jere
LYNNWOOD — Edmonds College is pleased to announce the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its Board of Trustees. Both appointees bring unique perspectives and a strong commitment to student success and policy governance. Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Montalvo to a five-year term running through September 2031. Jere was appointed Student Trustee […]
Snohomish HS Manufacturing Teacher wins $75,000 for Teaching Excellence
SNOHOMISH—Snohomish High School Manufacturing Teacher, Matt Johnson, was surprised with a $75,000 check for Teaching Excellence from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools on Tuesday, September 29, just in time for Manufacturing Month. Johnson was one of 25 public school skilled trades teachers nationwide to receive the award this year, part of $2 million prizes marking […]
Survey Says: Halloween Shoppers Choose Creativity Over Costumes Off the Rack
SEATTLE — Halloween shoppers are embracing creativity, affordability and sustainability this year, and more than ever are turning to thrift stores to make it happen, a Evergreen Goodwill Survey shows. According to new research commissioned by Goodwill, 85% of shoppers surveyed plan to incorporate thrift shopping or DIY elements into their Halloween outfit this year. […]
‘Haunted Harbor’ returns Oct 23 at Port of Everett Waterfront Place
EVERETT – The Port of Everett is excited to announce the return of its popular fall activations at Waterfront Place. The Port’s third annual Haunted Harbor takes place on Oct. 23 and Yachtober Fest Drink Bingo lasts all of October at participating Waterfront Place restaurants. Haunted Harbor – Oct. 23, 2026 Community members and visitors […]
Employees working for Sound Transit subcontractor cheated out of millions in unpaid wages
SEATTLE—A Lynnwood Times investigation uncovered that dozens of employees working for a subcontractor under Sound Transit were cheated out of millions of unpaid wages while working on janitorial services at several transportation sites related to the Link light rail. Employees of Jusalis House Cleaning – a subcontractor brought on by Dexterra, in turn a contractor […]
Marysville Ready Business program strengthens local and regional readiness
MARYSVILLE — This September, National Preparedness Month highlights the importance of “Prepared Neighbors” and the role we all play in building stronger, more resilient communities. In Marysville, local businesses and organizations are putting that idea into action through the city’s Marysville Ready Business program, helping them prepare before disasters and hazardous weather occur. Marysville Ready […]
