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 […]
In a financial crisis, county officials unite behind a cause
In a financial crisis, county officials unite behind a causeBy Katrina Kukhar | Lynnwood Times Staff On April 23, the Snohomish County Citizens’ Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials (CCSEO) received a proposal signed by elected county officials requesting the commission to not vote for any salary increases for the 2021-2022 time period. The proposal […]
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announces actions to fight racism
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 12, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today signed a proclamation announcing his proposed actions to fight racism. These proposed actions follow the murder of George Floyd, widespread protests for justice, and are in response to continuing institutional and systemic racism in Snohomish County. “It […]
Snohomish County provides second round of business relief grants
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 12, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the second round of the Small Business Relief, Recovery, and Resiliency (R3) Grant Program. This grant program is a key part of the relief and recovery action Snohomish County is taking to help businesses […]
You are approved, effective immediately!
By Snohomish County Health District and contributions from Lynnwood Times staff, Mario Lotmore Updated 2:03 p.m.: Added Lynnwood Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s statement Update: 1:56 p.m.: Added Phase 2 does and don’t graphic released by the Snohomish Health District Update, 1:35 p.m.: Added Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring’s statement Update, 12:45 p.m.: Added Lynnwood Councilwoman Shannon Session’s […]
County application for Phase 2 officially submitted
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — In a series of back-to-back special meetings on Friday, May 29, the Board of Health and Snohomish County Council, in a show of bi-partisan support, voted unanimously to approve resolutions in support move to Phase 2 of the state’s Safe Start plan. The plan was submitted today, June 1, by Snohomish […]
Pierce County joins Snohomish County push for Phase 2 variance
Pierce County joins Snohomish County push for Phase 2 varianceBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Comments by elected officials Today Pierce County joins Snohomish County leaders applying for Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start Washington” phased COVID-19 reopening plan. Just after 4 p.m. today, in a tweet, County Executive Bruce Dammeier, County […]
