Mead and Nehring encourage local youth to engage in political discourse
By Seth Wonderly | Lynnwood Times Reporter Marysville, Wash., – On Wednesday, March 31 students from Marysville School District hosted a virtual Town Hall on civil discourse and community outreach. Snohomish County Councilmembers Jared Mead (D) and Nate Nehring (R) discussed how local youth can engage in political discourse in a tense, hyper-partisan landscape. “[Civil […]
Join County Councilmen Jared Mead and Nate Nehring for a virtual town hall on Civil Discourse
Please join Snohomish Councilmembers Jared Mead (D) and Nate Nehring (R) for a bipartisan and joint Town Hall where they will discuss civil discourse and the media. The event will be hosted and moderated by students from both Marysville Pilchuck and Marysville Getchell high schools. When: Wednesday, March 31st @ 6-7:30 PM PST Zoom Information:https://msd25.zoom.us/j/86785118801?pwd=b1BFdHRLNU95eHMyVGh2anhtNWdxdz09
Snohomish County declares “Broadband Access Week”
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, March 24, 2021 – This morning, The Snohomish County Executive and County Council adopted Joint Resolution #21-007, declaring March 29 through April 2, 2021 as “Broadband Access Week” in Snohomish County. The goal of Broadband Access Week is to increase public awareness of broadband needs […]
County Council supports extending tax incentives for Cascade Industrial Center
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 22, 2021 – The Snohomish County Council expressed full support for extending a tax incentive for businesses settling within the Cascade Industrial Center (CIC), advocating for the continuation to Washington State Senators and Representatives on January 11. A joint effort by the cities of […]
Snohomish County Councilman, Nate Nehring, announces intent for re-election
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County, Wash. (January 4, 2021) – Today, Nate Nehring, announced that he will seek re-election to the Snohomish County Council for District 1. Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, and unincorporated North Snohomish County comprise District 1. “It has been an honor to serve the residents of […]
Snohomish County allocates $1 million towards social justice
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff On Tuesday, November 10, the Snohomish County Council adopted a $1.045 billion 2021 budget, with over $1 million set aside to cultivate countywide social justice. The five councilmembers voted 4-1 approving the budget allocations, with Councilwoman Megan Dunn dissenting, wanting funding to further support initiatives driven by the […]
Board of Natural Resources unanimously approves contested Middle May Sale
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Editor’s Note: Green outline is Wallace Falls State Park. Yellow border is the proposed new Wild Wallace County Park. Light red areas are planned timber sales. Dark red areas are already sold. Photo courtesy of Sky Valley Future. The controversial Middle May Timber harvest unanimously received the go […]
Law and Justice Regional Council ordinance approved
Snohomish County’s Law and Justice Regional Council to incorporate marginalized groups.By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Matters relating to Snohomish County’s law and justice system are gaining a new perspective through the addition of community input to support the creation of more effective and established policies while fostering strengthened relationships between the community and […]
Hundreds of BLM supporters storm Snohomish County neighborhood to protest at Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best’s home
Protest at Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best’s homeBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Article Updates In the early morning of August 3, the Lynnwood Times reached out to all Snohomish County Councilmembers and the Mayor of Seattle to provide statements. Their statements will be posted in the order received. [2:00 p.m., August 3, 2020] Added […]
Snohomish County awards local businesses $7.087M in second round of grant awards
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release Editor’s Note: Added business sector breakdown and Snohomish County council member statements. Everett, Wash., July 14, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County announced grant awards for the second round of the Relief Recovery and Resiliency (R3) grant program. The R3 grant program is part of the county’s plan to […]
