Publisher of Everett Daily Herald says goodbye, named new CEO of Wick Communications
EVERETT—Senior Vice President & Group Publisher at Carpenter Media Group (formerly Black Press), and publisher of the Everett Daily Herald, Josh O’Connor, has been named CEO of Wick Communications—an Arizona-based family-owned media company that operates community news publications and digital advertising agencies across 10 Western states, from Alaska to Minnesota. O’Connor will join Wick in […]
After layoffs, low pay, and unrealistic story quotas, Everett Herald reporters are striking back
EVERETT—Reporters working for The Everett Daily Herald, the oldest still-functioning Snohomish County-based newspaper, have hit their limit after new management slashed half of its newsroom last summer while continuing to pay less than a livable wage and expecting unrealistic story quotas from its staff. Now the Everett NewsGuild, a unionized group of Everett Herald Reporters, […]
UW capstone project to save Snohomish County $41,000 per year
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County’s Enterprise Scanning Center team in the Department of Information Technology and the University of Washington (UW) Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) Department announce the successful completion of their 2023-2024 Capstone Project. This year’s project, undertaken by a team dubbed “The Snohuskies,” addressed challenges in the county’s document scanning operations. The implemented solutions […]
The Hand Up Project reeling after revelations of fraud against Founder
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2023—Lynnwood-based The Hand Up Project, which helps those experiencing homelessness as a result of substance abuse, officially terminated its relationship with its founder, Robert Smiley, after ongoing internal investigations exposed he allegedly pocketed thousands of dollars in contributions from individuals using the nonprofit’s name and reputation. “The evidence they had was […]
Board of Fire Commissioners to Meet on Fire Levy Resolution
SNOHOMISH, Wash., March 7, 2023—The Snohomish County Fire District 4 Board of Fire Commissioners will meet March 14 to discuss a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the August 1, 2023, primary election ballot. The community is encouraged to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. in the Harvey Room of the Educational […]
Snohomish County Conservation Futures Board seeking applicants
Snohomish County, Wash., March 6, 2023—Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board (CFPAB) has one vacancy and is seeking applicants. The open position is an at-large position and generally represents habitat priorities for consideration during board deliberations. The board makes recommendations to the Snohomish County Council related to distribution of the Conservation Futures Fund, as […]
Evergreen State Fair Park says goodbye to Building 400 after nearly 70 years of memories
MONROE, Wash., February 22, 2023—The tan painted wooden clad Commercial Building 400 that attracted millions of visitors over the span of approximately 66 years with activities at the Evergreen State Fair will be replaced with a new plaza. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers joined Evergreen State Fair Board members and county staff to a Golden […]
The first 40 days: An exclusive interview with County Prosecutor Jason Cummings
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 13, 2023—Snohomish County Prosecutor, Jason Cummings, was elected to public office last November as the county’s top, leading, attorney. To discuss his first 40 days in office and check in on the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office in general, the Lynnwood Times sat down with Cummings to discuss his role’s challenges, achievements, […]
Snohomish County residents are to beware of phony tax debt scam
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Local taxpayers have been hit with a demand for payment of a phony tax debt scam involving a letter claiming to be from the Snohomish County “Tax Resolution Unit” and threatens garnishment, property seizure or a lien on the property if fraudulent fees aren’t paid immediately. Concerned residents brought these letters to our attention […]
Mainstream Republicans of Washington names new chair
Moses Lake city councilwoman Deanna Martinez has been elected chair of the Mainstream Republicans of Washington, dedicated to promotion of the organization’s principles statewide. Martinez leads a new slate of executive officers taking charge this month. Also named were Peter Condyles, vice chair for operations, and Marissa Gaston, vice chair for events. “I’m excited to […]
