WSU Everett to launch nation’s first new all-incident public safety data portal
EVERETT—Washington State University’s (WSU) Everett Campus is currently beta testing a new, state of the art, public safety data center that, when it launches this fall, will be the nation’s first ever publicly accessible portal that collects, organizes, and delivers information related to all things public safety across Washington. The program is an effort to […]
Evergreen State Fair announces 2024 Grandstand Concert Lineup
MONROE—The Evergreen State Fair has announced the Grandstand Stage concert line-up for 2024: Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on March 29, 2024. Sign up for the e-newsletter to receive a pre-sale code. Josh Turner will be performing on Monday, August 26. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35-$60. Country singer Josh […]
South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis to retire
EVERETT—South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis has announced he will be retiring on July 1. “It has been a gift to be part of the fire service and this organization. I am extremely proud of the men and women of South County Fire who do amazing work and serve the people of southwest Snohomish County […]
Ever wonder how a library decides what to carry? We spoke with Sno-Isle to find out
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Sno-Isle Libraries has a vast collection of over 1.4 million items for residents to check out as they see fit but what goes into the decision-making process when determining which books to carry, or not to carry? The Lynnwood Times spoke with Jessica Russell, Assistant Director of Collections at Sno-Isle Libraries, to find out. […]
Community Block Party on March 30 to celebrate opening of the Swift Orange Line
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit is celebrating the grand opening of the Swift Orange Line on March 30 and the whole community is invited to join a family-friendly, taste-tantalizing, busloads-of-fun Block Party! Whether you’re a transit enthusiast, foodie, or just looking for a fun day out, mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this! The block […]
TEDxEdmondsCollege seeks speakers on ‘Rethinking Resilience’
LYNNWOOD—Edmonds College is seeking 12 speakers for its inaugural TEDxEdmondsCollege event on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Black Box Theatre. The event’s theme will be “Rethinking Resilience,” and it will feature passionate speakers who believe in the power of collective action and community support to build resilience and inspire paradigm shifts in the conversation […]
From Vietnam vet to stockbroker and convicted felon, Lynnwood man now set on making amends
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood resident Dennis Gibb, Vietnam veteran, former stockbroker, and convicted felon now-turned author, is set on rebuilding his life and making amends for his crimes by assisting fellow veterans to re-enter society after prison. Gibb has just released his second published novel, An Da Shelladh, the sales of which, he says, will 100% be used […]
Everett police officer among 197 FBI National Academy graduates
EVERETT—Everett Chief of Police John DeRousse congratulates Lieutenant Brett Yeadon on his recent graduation as a member of the FBI National Academy. “I am honored to have the privilege to learn and gain wisdom from the finest instructors at the FBI National Academy,” said Lt. Yeadon. “I am humbled by the opportunity to represent our […]
Lynnwood condo homicide victim identified as Brandon Lloyd
LYNNWOOD—The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 32-year-old Lynnwood man who was found dead in his condominium, in February, as Brandon J Lloyd. The manner of death is deemed a homicide by “sharp force injuries” consistent with stab wounds, incised wounds, and/or chop wounds. On March 6, a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody […]
Liias’ inclusive LGBTQ+ learning bill signed into law
OLYMPIA—Legislation to ensure the stories of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians are taught in schools was signed into law Monday, March 18, by Governor Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), requires school districts to adopt curriculum that covers inclusive, age-appropriate materials that tell the histories, contributions and perspectives of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. “The contributions […]
