Construction begins on new garage at Lynnwood Transit Center
Five-story structure will add 500 parking spaces to transit center By Sound Transit | Press Release Construction began on the Lynnwood City Center Parking Garage at the Lynnwood Transit Center. The new garage will contain 1,670 parking stalls in a five-story structure. Along with adjacent surface lots containing 226 stalls, the Lynnwood City Center Station […]
Snohomish County sees COVID-19 case count spike
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Coronavirus cases through Snohomish County continue to hit record-setting numbers, increasing at an alarming rate, says the Snohomish Health District. A recent report issued by the Snohomish Health District (SHD) shows that the county’s case counts have spiked in recent days. On Wednesday, November 4, more newly confirmed […]
The inspiring reason this Lynnwood doctor went into medicine
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Dr. Rachel Pontemayor had a lot of doctor visits as a child. Diagnosed with a congenital heart murmur, she was fascinated by how her pediatrician treated her while explaining complex medical terms to her mother with ease, making her mother comfortable and confident with her child’s treatment. Growing up […]
South County Fire promotes David Wells to Deputy Chief of Training
By South County Fire | Press Release Battalion Chief David Wells has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Training at South County Fire. Wells will oversee training programs for more than 300 employees of South County Fire. Wells will also be responsible for continuing regional fire service collaboration efforts to enhance programs, reduce duplicated efforts […]
Exceptional Watermedia Artwork on display for NWWS 80th International Open Online Exhibition
By Northwest Watercolor Society | Press Release The Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) 80th International Open Exhibition is online only this year from October 27, 2020 through January 1, 2021 at www.nwws.org. Juror/instructor Ron Stocke felt he had his work cut out for him to narrow the 674 entries from 38 states and 12 countries down to the 75 paintings in the […]
Office of Neighborhoods seeks to break homelessness cycle in Snohomish County
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff In Snohomish County, social workers and law enforcement have been tag-teaming; resolving the needs of vulnerable populations since 2015, aiming to reduce homelessness and the obstacles that persist for those experiencing it. A team of law enforcement officers and embedded social workers with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office […]
Provide input on Subarea Planning Phase of the Light Rail Communities Project
By Snohomish County | Press Release Snohomish County, in partnership with numerous interested parties, is planning for the arrival of light rail in the mid-2030s through the preparation of a subarea plan. As the latest step in an extended public engagement process, the Light Rail Communities project is seeking input through a two-part online workshop […]
Washington state counties see 39% increased voter turnout
By Lynnwood Times Staff Editor’s Note: Pictures are from a Lynnwood Times 2019 Primary Election article. As of Monday morning, a record 72.7% or 3,545,289 of the 4,877,969 ballots have been returned throughout Washington state. This represents a 1.3 million or 39% increase in ballot returns when compared to this time for the 2016 General […]
City of Lynnwood departments navigate budgetary impacts for 2021-2022
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Four departments joined the Lynnwood city council at its October 26 business meeting to present preliminary budgets for the upcoming 2021-2022 year, led by departmental plans to navigate budgetary impacts from unforeseen economic challenges. Information Technology Director Will Cena presented the Information Technology Department’s 2021-2022 preliminary budget, announcing […]
Inga Weddle brings unique experiences to Tulalip tribe
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Fueled by a purpose to strengthen access and opportunities for necessary dental care, Tulalip tribal member Inga Weddle is combining her unique knowledge of her tribe with an innovative model for affordable dental care. “Providing safe and affordable care is what inspired me,” said Weddle. “Our people are […]
