Biden affirms COVID-19 is a state issue
WASHINGTON D.C., December 27, 2021 – Today in the virtual meeting with members of the National Governors Association, President Joe Biden laid out his steps the federal government is taking to combat the Omicron surge. However, he put the onus on governors to take ownership of their authorities to develop “state level” solutions to ending […]
CDC shortens COVID-19 isolation and quarantine times
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population ATLANTA, Ga., December 27, 2021 – Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, today the CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to 5 days, if asymptomatic, followed by 5 days […]
Op-Ed: Northgate Station opening windows of opportunity
The Emerald City’s most northern neighborhood, Northgate, often feels like its resident island of misfit toys – forgotten, detached, isolated. It is the neighborhood I have called home since returning to the Pacific Northwest after years of living in New York City and, quite honestly, that’s why I fell in love with it. It is […]
Edmonds SD approves lease for Housing Hope to provide housing for homeless students
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 20, 2021 – The December 14 Edmonds School District meeting took an emotional turn as students and parents spoke out about their negative experiences with the district’s COVID policies. The board also unanimously approved the Ground Lease & Surplus with Housing Hope resolution. Highlights from the district’s previous meeting can be found […]
Omicron variant now in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 17, 2021 – The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has now been detected in Snohomish County. The Washington State Department of Health this week reported at least one such case of the Omicron variant in Snohomish County detected by sequencing of lab results. Additional details about the case are […]
Historic vote: County Council appoints Lovick and Donaghy to state legislature
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 16, 2021 – At its 3 p.m. meeting yesterday, Snohomish County Council members voted to appoint John Lovick as state Senator and Brandy Donaghy as state Representative to the 44th Legislative District. This is a historic moment for Snohomish County as the 44th LD becomes the first and only district in […]
Social media threats deemed not credible, increased officer presence at Marysville schools
MARYSVILLE, Wash., December 16, 2021 — The Marysville Police Department is aware of the ongoing national and local social media threats towards schools. Marysville Police have investigated the non-specific local threats made via social media and has deemed them NOT CREDIBLE. At the request of the Marysville School District, MPD will be providing additional officers […]
Frizzell supports sales tax increase, requests county council to provide long term services
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 15, 2021 – In a letter sent to the Snohomish County Council on Tuesday evening, Mayor Christine Frizzell shared that the current proposal for a 0.1% sales tax increase doesn’t do enough to combat homelessness. “I ask that for every new housing unit created that long term services also be provided to […]
Christine Frizzell sworn in as Mayor of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2021 – This week’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting began with the swearing-in of newly elected officials. Christine Frizzell was the first to be sworn in as Mayor of the City of Lynnwood. She was followed by Councilman Patrick Decker, who was re-elected for City Council Position 2, and Shirley Sutton […]
Over 50 elected leaders demand a public vote on Snohomish County sales tax increase
UPDATE: [9:54 a.m. Dec 15, 2021] Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell sends letter of support to county council. SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 14, 2021 – Ahead of Wednesday’s county council vote, 58 local elected officials from 20 jurisdictions throughout Snohomish County have signed a letter opposing the effort to increase the countywide sales tax in Snohomish […]
