Chelsea Wright appointed to Lynnwood City Council, new Poplar Extension Bridge contract awarded
LYNNWOOD—Chelsea Wright was unanimously appointed to the Lynnwood City Council Position 6 seat on Monday and will take the Oath of Office on February 2. The Position 6 seat was vacated in December 2025 following the election of Goerge Hurst as mayor. “I’m excited to show the City of Lynnwood what I am about so […]
Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Grand Opening: New One-Stop Social Services Hub
LYNNWOOD—The new 40,000 square-foot Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, that will serve over 20,000 community members annually, from the most vulnerable needing support to at-risk children and youth, is now open to the public. Hundreds of community members attended the official grand opening on Saturday, January 24, two weeks after the facility’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 9. […]
SCBHC celebrates the life, and legacy, of MLK with march and rally
EVERETT—Following a Sunday celebration, in honor of the Reverand Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee continued its festivities through Martin Luther King Day proper on January 19 with a march, rally, and community gathering at Volunteer’s of America Western Washington’s (VOAWW) Carl Gibson Center in downtown Everett. The Carl Gibson […]
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 […]
Ferguson and aviation leaders announce new Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator initiative
MUKILTEO—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Senator Marko Liias, other law makers, and leaders in aviation technology research and sustainability launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator (CSAA) today – a new initiative designed to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production deployment and adoption across the Pacific Northwest. “Clean fuels are a […]
Sports Highlights of 2025: From UFC Records to FIFA World Cup 2026 Prep
From undefeated MMA star Bilal Hasan chasing UFC dreams, record-shattering UFC Seattle, and exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 prep with murals, countdown clocks, and fan zones—2025 was an epic year for sports in Snohomish County and the Seattle area! Below is Lynnwood Times sports coverage from 2025. Undefeated Everett fighter Bilal Hasan has mighty UFC ambitions […]
2025 Washington Politics: Elections, Scandals, Immigration, and Budget Deficits
In 2025, Washington state and Snohomish County politics were defined by high-stakes decisions, legal battles, fiscal pressures and budget deficits, and of course political scandals. Below are the highlights of our state, and local, politics coverage for 2025. Brandy’s Law brings some peace to victim of fatal dog attack in Lynnwood The Lynnwood City Council […]
From T&T Supermarket to Rustic Cork: Top New Businesses Thriving in Snohomish County 2025
In 2025, Snohomish County’s business landscape reflected both bold growth and persistent headwinds. Below are the highlights of our 2025 business coverage. Frontier Airlines comes and goes at Snohomish County’s Paine Field International Airport Frontier Airlines launched service at Paine Field (PAE) in Everett on June 2, 2025, with non-stop flights to Denver, Phoenix, and […]
2025 Transportation Recap: New Major Infrastructure Advances in Snohomish County
In 2025, Snohomish County and surrounding areas saw significant strides in transportation infrastructure amid ongoing funding challenges. Below are some of the highlights of 2025 regarding major transportation stories. Port of Everett’s New Marina Fuel Dock Now Open The Port of Everett’s new 500-foot Marina Fuel Dock, costing $8.1 million, is now open after replacing […]
Larsen and Graves bill to safeguard Air Traffic Controllers advances from committee
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I Committee) has approved a bipartisan bill aimed at shielding the nation’s air traffic control system from the disruptions of future government shutdowns, ensuring that essential aviation workers continue to receive pay even amid federal funding lapses. The measure, known as the Aviation Funding Solvency Act or H.R. […]
