Councilman Jim Smith Celebration of Life, April 18
James “Jim” Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, musician, entrepreneur, licensed pilot, and dedicated public servant who served the City of Lynnwood for 26 years on the City Council, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by his wife after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born […]
Port of Everett advances community vision for Mukilteo Waterfront with strategic property acquisitions, prepares to seek development partner
EVERETT – This month, the Port of Everett Commission took three major actions to advance development plans and deliver the community’s vision for the Mukilteo waterfront, including accepting the transfer of the former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) site, and unanimously authorizing acquisition of additional property to support a meaningful and cohesive waterfront development. […]
Verdant appoints Alison Poulsen as new Superintendent
LYNNWOOD – At the February 25th, 2026 regularly scheduled monthly board meeting, Verdant commissioners appointed Alison Poulsen as superintendent, effective April 13th, 2026. Sarah Zabel will continue to serve as interim superintendent until that time. April 13th, 2026. Sarah Zabel will continue to serve as interim superintendent until that time. Poulsen brings more than twenty […]
A Broker With a Purpose: How Isatou Ceesay Is Helping African Immigrants Find Home
LYNNWOOD— When Isatou Ceesay immigrated to Lynnwood from The Gambia in 2002, she didn’t plan on a career in real estate. But after years of helping African immigrants navigate jobs, social services, and everyday life in a new country, she noticed a troubling pattern: many families were signing home-buying contracts they didn’t fully understand — […]
