Chip manufacturers encouraged to apply for billions in incentives
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 28, 2023— Today, the federal CHIPS Program Office opened up its first funding opportunity for domestic semiconductor manufacturing, kicking off the nationwide race for $39 billion in manufacturing incentives and $11 billion in research and workforce development investments from the Department of Commerce. The funds were allocated in the CHIPS & Science […]
Sultan High School Broadcast Club receives Democracy in Action Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 27, 2023—The Snohomish County League of Women Voters Board selected the Sultan High School Broadcast Club, under supervision of David Moon, Technology Director, for the 2023 Democracy in Action Award. Mr. Moon and selected students from the club—Alec Howe, Brandi Forseth, and Skylar Penner—were honored at the League’s birthday luncheon on […]
These five bills threaten a free press in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 27, 2023—A set of five bills being considered this legislative session potentially impact a free and responsible press by restricting a journalist’s access to public information—hindering government oversite— according to the Allied Newspapers of Washington, the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, and the Washington State Association of Broadcasters. The bills include HB-1533, SB-5644, […]
Washington airports receive $37M thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
EVERETT, Wash., February 27, 2023—Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of nearly $1 billion to improve terminals at 99 airports nationwide, including $37,365,000 for three critical projects at Seattle-Tacoma International, Spokane International and Pullman-Moscow Regional airports in Washington state. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, airports in the Pacific Northwest […]
Mindful Mondays: Working with difficult emotions
Soften, Sooth, Allow This weekend on my way to fetch eggs from a local family farm, I stumbled upon the ruins of a former mental health hospital. Northern State Mental Hospital was closed in 1976 after reigning since 1912. It left in its wake some successes I’m sure, but it is where many practices and […]
The Bessie Coleman Quarter released to honor the aviator
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 26, 2023—FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., was the site of a truly special moment on Wednesday, February 22, when the U.S. Mint presented a new quarter honoring aviator Bessie Coleman to FAA officials. The Bessie Coleman Quarter is the sixth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Bessie Coleman was the first African […]
Council to vote on allocating $400,000 in ARPA Funds for Parks and Recreation
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 27, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, February 27, to vote on allocating $400,000 in ARPA funds to address park maintenance issues and to approve Event Center use day requests. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). […]
Lynnwood Times travels to Olympia to discuss key issues
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 26, 2023—Lynnwood Times journalists traveled to the state capitol, Olympia, on February 16, to meet with lawmakers, elected officials, and Governor Jay Inslee himself during a visit to the Governor’s Mansion. The day was brought, in part, by the Allied Daily Newspapers of Washington, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA), and the Washington […]
Nothing Bundt Cakes serving high quality old-fashioned treats
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 25, 2023—Dozens celebrated the grand opening of Nothing Bundt Cakes located in the Lynnwood Crossroads shopping center at 196th St and HWY 99 on Friday, February 24, 2023. “I’m so excited to have them here,” Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell shared with the Lynnwood Times. “I can’t tell you how many times I peeked […]
Black Restaurant Week kicks off in Seattle for Black History Month
SEATTLE, Wash., February 25, 2023—Friday marked the first day of Black Restaurant Week showcasing a list of Black-owned Restaurants throughout Oregon and Washington to build awareness on local black-owned culinary businesses. The campaign runs until Sunday, March 5. Black Restaurant Week’s (BRW) mission is to provide complimentary marketing and PR services for the business under […]
