Verdant approves $2.5M in community health grants
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – June 28, 2021 – During the Verdant Health Commission’s recent funding cycle, the Board of Commissioners approved more than $2.5 million in health grants. These funds will be put directly into South Snohomish County to address community health and well-being needs. The grants listed below will support 14 different multi-year projects or […]
Snohomish likely to revert to Phase 2 next week
UPDATES 1:56 p.m. May 1, 2021: Mukilteo School District has confirmed that in-person instruction will still continue unless directed otherwise. However, Athletics may be impacted. 9:15 p.m. April 28, 2021: Washington Education Association President, Larry Delaney, has confirmed that he doesn’t see a change to current school operations if the county were to revert to […]
Coronavirus vaccines bring collective sigh of relief and reason to celebrate at leisure care community
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff 2020 proved to be a difficult year for older adult communities in Snohomish County, with loomingisolation, restrictions on visitation and the loss of loved ones in the wake of the coronavirus. But things are beginning to look up for Washington’s 65 and older population, with the state’s recent […]
Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 as new hospital admission rates fall short
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 15, 2021 – Based on new regional data published by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Snohomish County will remain in Phase 1 for the week begin January 18. The DOH compiles updated data by region every Friday. Regions that meet all four criteria above are eligible to move to […]
Inslee announces authorization of Moderna vaccine
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Olympia, Wash., December 20, 2020 – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. Last night, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process and has concluded the Moderna COVID-19 […]
Lynnwood’s Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts appointed to board of new public health foundation
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The city of Lynnwood’s Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts, Lynn Sordel, has been appointed to serve as a board member of a new foundation addressing unmet needs and funding gaps in public health priorities throughout Snohomish County. Established by the Snohomish Health District (SHD), the Sound […]
