In Honor of Jim Smith: A Dedicated Servant to Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—It is with great sadness we report that former Lynnwood Councilman Jim Smith, 75, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 15, his wife, Sherry informed the Lynnwood Times. “Tonight, Jim Smith is flying our plane to heaven. It was very peaceful. I will miss him deeply as I know all of you will. Rest […]
AMSC’s Robotics and Manufacturing program begins second cohort this month
EVERETT—After a successful first cohort, Edmonds College’s Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) is currently enrolling students for its next Robotics and Manufacturing program which begins on January 26. The program offers students a focused, career-oriented educational pathway where they learn how to maintain equipment, supervise production, or troubleshoot problems with automated systems, robots, and innovative […]
Lynnwood Council Leadership adds three new candidates to interview for open seat after ‘input error’
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council Leadership Team added three additional candidates to interview to fill the Position 6 council vacancy due to “an input error,” the City’s released in a statement on January 15. The Lynnwood City Council will now be interviewing 11 candidates on January 20. At its January 12 Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City […]
A conversation with Dr Steve Woodard, new Mayor of Mountlake Terrace
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Dr Steve Woodard was unanimously voted, by the council, to serve as the Mayor of Mountlake Terrace – a privilege he said he is extremely “humbled” by. As such, his ultimate vision for the city, he added, is one shared by the council at large – a vision that has been a collaboration between […]
Road damage from WA flooding to cost at least $40M
[Jake Goldstein-Street]—Last month’s heavy flooding inflicted at least $40 million to $50 million of damage on Washington’s highways, state transportation officials estimated to lawmakers Monday. The state Department of Transportation has responded to dozens of locations due to flooding, officials told lawmakers. The state has signed 16 contracts for emergency repairs. A few more are […]
SCOTUS 7-2 Ruling Opens Door to Challenges on Mail-In Votes After Election Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Candidates in elections can challenge the rules that govern the counting of votes in their election the US Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 14, ruled in a 7-2 decision that can affect mail-in vote counting in Washington state. The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections agrees that plaintiffs […]
WA GOP and journalist file injunction to stop state from deleting child care records
[The Center Square]—The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe have jointly filed an injunction in Thurston County Superior Court barring the state from scrubbing or removing public access to records related to child care centers in the state that receive public funds. Choe, a journalist and senior fellow with Discovery Institute’s Center on […]
Snohomish PUD’s Water Utility Celebrates Turning 80
EVERETT—The Snohomish County PUD’s Water Utility is nearing completion of several major projects including installation of advanced water meters and a new reservoir that will bolster reliability for its customers. The Water Utility has nearly completed its multi-year advanced meter installation, with 99% now in the field. These meters provide detailed water usage information to […]
Mukilteo to hold first ever Lunar New Year celebration at Rosehill Community Center
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo will be holding its, first-ever, Lunar New Year celebration this year, on February 12, at Rosehill Community Center. The event – which will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – is completely free, open to the public, and will feature delicious food, jaw-dropping performances, and the opportunity for cultural exchanges […]
Lynnwood City Council passes sales tax increase to 10.7%, now highest in Washington state
LYNNWOOD—The council voted 5-1, at its Monday business meeting, to impose a councilmanic 0.1% public safety sales tax increase without voter approval, to fund criminal justice and safety priorities—Council Vice President Derica Escamilla was the lone dissent. Starting April 1, on April Fool’s Day, Lynnwood’s combined sales tax rate will increase to 10.7%—the highest in Washington state. […]
