Fourth of July fireworks: Celebration guide, where to discharge your own, and where they’re banned

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Get ready for a vibrant Fourth of July in Snohomish County! While personal fireworks are banned in cities like Everett and Lynnwood, you can catch professional displays at Mountlake Terrace’s Lake Ballinger, Everett’s Thunder on the Bay, and Marysville’s Ebey Waterfront Park. The Lynnwood Times compiled this guide covering legal firework zones, safety tips, […]
Mpiima Mugambe runs for Lynnwood City Council to champion community, diversity, and change

LYNNWOOD—Mpiima Mugambe, a candidate for Lynnwood City Council, aims to better represent the citizens of Lynnwood through improved communication and engagement with residents. His platform focuses on supporting the city’s first responders by enhancing their social work resources, zoning for more diverse housing, and strengthening the city’s small business core while prioritizing a community-driven budget. […]
Port of Everett and Schack Art Center partner to bring Float Find back to the waterfront

EVERETT– The Port of Everett and Schack Art Center are excited to announce their partnership to bring art back to the waterfront this summer with the return of the iconic glass Float Find – but with a new twist. The reimagined Float Find kicks off July 11 and continues through August 29, featuring a free, […]
Lynnwood City Council adopts new Unified Development Code, boosts density, rejects fire sprinkler mandate

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council at its Business Meeting on June 23, unanimously adopted its Unified Development Code (UDC), which updated and consolidated building development, regulations, and boosts density but excludes a fire sprinkler mandate due to housing affordability concerns. The council also adopted the City Center + Alderwood Subarea Plan, updated the City’s Emergency Operations […]