New FBI data shows Washington state surpassing national crime …
Sep 25, 2024 · The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released its annual crime rata report on Tuesday, July 9, which compiles crime data across the state. Overall, the report found that crime rates were down across the board in Washington State when comparing 2022 to 2023; yet hate crimes and vehicular thefts continue to climb.
Third time is the charm: IAM union approves contract
Nov 4, 2024 · SEATTLE—International Association of Machinists 751 & W24 union members voted, 59 percent, on Monday, November 4, to accept the latest October 31 contract offer from Boeing—the strike has ended. “This is time for us to come together, this is a victory,” International Association of Machinists 751 President Jon Holden said to cheers and a few boos from the crowd after announcing the ...
Federal Funding to Boost Traffic Flow at Canadian Border and …
3 days ago · WSDOT to receive $6,599,400 to improve traffic flow at Canadian Border: The current border wait time systems at the Canadian border are over 20 years old and are failing or becoming obsolete. In 2022, the Whatcom Council of Governments received a Stage One SMART grant to evaluate and pilot hardware to improve the system’s reliability.
Lynnwood Council presented with a 23 percent city budget increase
Sep 26, 2024 · In Monday’s proposed budget, the property tax is back; this time at an increase of 26.7% from its current rate of $0.45 per $1,000 to $0.57 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This would equate to an expected property tax revenue of $12.9 million over two-years or an additional tax burden on homeowners of $3.7 million (or …
Drivers reminded to make good choices over the holidays
Dec 25, 2024 · OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission want to remind everyone using the roadways this holiday season that safe roads come down to good decisions. Impaired driving, driving too fast, driving distracted, and not wearing your seatbelts are bad decisions that cost lives every year.
MEGA Millions jackpot nears $1 Billion for Christmas Eve drawing
Dec 25, 2024 · The Mega Millions drawing will take place at 8:00 p.m. PT Tuesday, December 24.Mega Millions also offers Megaplier, an add-on feature for $1 that gives players the opportunity to multiply their non-jackpot winnings 2, 3, 4 or 5 times based on the Megaplier chosen randomly at draw time. Tickets for Mega Millions drawings are …
Washington Courts online system mostly restored - Lynnwood Times
Nov 18, 2024 · The Court adopted Emergency Order 02-24 regarding court operations. Residents are encouraged to review this order in its entirety. Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts manages the entire judicial system for the state—Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts, Courts of Limited Jurisdiction, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Public Defense, and Office of ...
Menorah Lighting 2024: Where light is, darkness cannot exist
3 days ago · October 7, 2023, forever changed both Israelis and those of the Jewish faith forever. On that ill-fated day, Hamas, a terrorist organization that was voted into power by the Palestinian people of the Palestinian territories in 2006, led a series of coordinated attacks against Israel — on a Sabbath day and date of many Jewish holidays — killing over 1,000 Jewish civilians and approximately ...
County Executive says funds are tight, a recent audit could point to ...
Nov 21, 2024 · SNOHOMISH COUNTY—In Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers’ proposed 2025 Biennial Budget, he said funds are tight for the county driven by inflation, rapid population growth, and COVID relief funds hitting the end of their limits.But a recent county audit, conducted on both Executive and Council Office staffing operations, may point to another contributing factor – “duplicative” and ...
Lynnwood Link recognized for excellence - Lynnwood Times
Nov 22, 2024 · The Lynnwood Link Extension project includes a variety of sustainable features. Lynnwood City Center Station and its garage achieved LEEDv4 Gold certification for green building design. Key initiatives included low-impact development for stormwater management to upgrade and relocate part of Scriber Creek Trail, drought-tolerant landscaping, salvaged plants and vegetated walls to improve access ...