ESD Board dissolves School Resource Officer program in contrast with student support
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Edmonds, Wash., – In a unanimous decision, Edmonds School District officials have ended its last existing contract with local law enforcement, completely dissolving the school resource officer program placing police officers throughout the district’s high schools. The Edmonds School District’s (ESD) board of directors voted 5-0 during a […]
WA State Democratic Chair Podlodowski on Biden’s VP pick
SEATTLE — Tina Podlodowski, Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, issued the following statement regarding Vice President Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate: “Washington Democrats are thrilled with the historic choice of Senator Harris, the first Black and Indian American woman selected for a major party’s presidential ticket, […]
Commentary: Culp statement on Defunding the Seattle Police Department
By Loren Culp | Commentary It used to be that law and order was embraced by elected public servants, but from the governor on down, we see the exact opposite happening with democrats. Inslee locked down law-abiding citizens, then turned loose 5,000 felons from state prisons. Many whom have already reoffended. He is having departments […]
Seattle Police Chief Best retires amid approved budget cuts
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff Following the Seattle City Council’s approval of historic cuts to the Seattle police department’s budget, Seattle Chief of Police Carmen Best has retired, effective Sept. 2, 2020. In a letter sent to her officers and coworkers Monday night, Best said that she would “retire” from the Seattle Police […]
New K-9 joins Lynnwood Police Department
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A 15-month-old German Shepard named Chase is now officially the newest member of the Lynnwood Police Department. Searching for a highly sociable dog with a strong sense of smell, the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) was led to Rochester, Wash., discovering the to be K-9. “His ability to work […]
Recreation Center in Lynnwood is open for swimming
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Recreation Center in Lynnwood welcomed people back to the pools with the implementation of a slew of new safety standards to enjoy swimming safely during the coronavirus pandemic. After being closed since the onset of the pandemic, lap swim at the recreation center is now open with […]
Eyman and Fortunato endorse Culp for Governor
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Bellevue, Wash., August 7, 2020 – In an announcement, Republican challenger Tim Eyman “offers his enthusiastic support for Loren Culp.” “I encourage everyone who supported me in my campaign to endorse, support, and vote for Loren Culp for Governor,” wrote Eyman. Eyman’s endorsement comes one day after challenger […]
Law enforcement volunteers show support for Lynnwood Police Department
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Members of Lynnwood’s Citizens Patrol Program presented Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) officers with a sign displaying encouraging messages on Wednesday, August 5, to reinforce their support for local law enforcement. “We wanted to show our solidarity, love, and support for our Law Enforcement team in Lynnwood,” said Citizens […]
Two Mountlake Terrace men arrested in takedown of North Sound drug trafficking ring
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A 31-year-old and a 32-year-old man from Mountlake Terrace are among a dozen people arrested Wednesday, August 5 for involvement in a North Sound drug trafficking organization. The Mountlake Terrace men are two of 12 members of a drug trafficking group indicted for distributing fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and […]
Everett protest demands coronavirus protection for homeless
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff EVERETT, Wash. – A group of protesters gathered outside of the Wall Street Building on Wednesday, August 5 to stand in solidarity with the unsheltered community during the coronavirus pandemic. Protesting that people experiencing homelessness have access to a specific area to shelter in place during the coronavirus […]
