What does a lower Federal Reserve Rate mean to you?
On July 31, the Federal Reserve Rate was lowered from its benchmark rate by a quarter point. Amid intense pressure from President Trump and Wall Street, the feds dropped the lending rate from 2.25% to 2%. This is the first reduction in the Federal Reserve Rate since the 2008 recession. According to Heritage Bank Executive […]
City Council housing discussion continues
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com At the July 22 City Council Business Meeting, there was a public hearing regarding an ordinance to update regulations associated with development agreements. “The item before you is designed to provide flexibility to the City Council when considering development projects and address unique circumstances,” David Kleitsch, Economic Development Director for the […]
Northside Step Team Tryouts
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On August 2, Northside Step Team held tryouts to be on its performance team. Northside Step Team was founded in 2000 by Darnesha Weary who is still the team director. Weary was part of a drill team when she was younger, and had family members on drill teams as well. “I […]
Shakespeare Performance at Lynndale Park
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Where Seattle Shakespeare Company’s performance of Romeo and Juliet at Lynndale Park was unique because of its all-female cast, its performance of Twelfth Night was unique because of its all-male cast. All-female casts would have not existed in the original productions of Shakespeare’s plays, but all-male casts were the norm. In […]
Supporting local businesses at Edmonds Wine Walk
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Art Walk Edmonds hosted a sold-out Edmonds Wine Walk on August 3 in the heart of downtown Edmonds. “I love keeping the art walk alive,” said Patti Greene, Secretary on the Art Walk board. Greene has been on the board for about five years. “This event specifically brings so much energy […]
Maggie Mae throws support behind Sessions and Smith
On August 7, Lynnwood City Council Position 7 candidate, Maggie Mae, told the Lynnwood Times that she will support Position 7 incumbent Shannon Sessions and Position 4 candidate Jim Smith. When asked for their thoughts about Mae’s support, Sessions, responded saying, “I’m so honored Maggie reached out to me immediately to give her support and […]
Lynnwood Primary Election Results 2019
By Mario Lotmore Note: We will be updating results as soon as they are released. Updated August 12 at 10:30 AM: Vote counts and candidate comments. Initial results as of Tuesday at 8:15 PM have several candidates leading to make it to the November general election. Results are based on ballots counted as of Monday, […]
Lynnwood’s Twelfth Annual “Par 4 Kids” Tournament
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation held its twelfth “Par 4 Kids” golf tournament on August 2 at the Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course. “I’ve been to every one of them,” said Lynn Sordel, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. Sordel was also the event organizer. “This is really our way […]
Superintendent McDuffy announces her intent to retire
LYNNWOOD— Edmonds School District Superintendent, Dr. Kristine McDuffy, notified the Board of Directors of her intent to retire at the end of this coming school year. In her letter she stated, “After 37 wonderful years in public education, 17 as a superintendent, it is time.” She expressed what an honor it has been to serve […]
Letters to the Editor: Political Season
Move Lynnwood forward with Naz Lashgari I would like to urge Lynnwood voters to support Ms. Naz Lashgari for City Council Position 4 in the upcoming primary. As Vice President of the Lynnwood Diversity, Equity ,and Inclusion Commission, Naz has consistently shown herself to be a powerful advocate for the LGBTQ community, people of color, […]
