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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Snohomish County Leaders Push to Enter Phase II of Opening
Action by Board of Health and County Council necessary to advance proposal By Snohomish County Goverment | Press Release Updated 12:26 p.m. May 28: Added links to 10 a.m. meeting, 11:30 a.m. meeting and copies of agendas EVERETT, Snohomish County, May 28, 2020 — Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Board of Health Chair Stephanie Wright, and […]
Health Board members weigh in on Thursday’s vote, one blames Fortney
This article is an update to “A new sheriff in town” article Board of Health members provided statements Health District alleges Dr. Spitters already had the authority the Board of Health voted to give him during the special meeting on May 21 Washington Coalition for Open Government is looking into possible Open Meetings Act violations […]
A new sheriff in town
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff On Thursday, May 21, the Snohomish County Board of Health approved by a vote of 11 to 4 to give Snohomish County health officer, Dr. Christopher Spitters, the authority to pursue legal action against businesses that do not follow his COVID-19/health directives. This was a special meeting on […]
Local officials weigh in on county sheriff’s COVID-19 remarks
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Statements provided by Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney; Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers; Snohomish County Councilmembers Megan Dunn, Sam Low and Jared Mead; City of Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson; City of Lynnwood spokesperson Julie Moore; State Representative Strom Peterson; State Senator Marko Liias; and Mike Faulk, Deputy Communications […]
