Edmonds newest Mayor Mike Rosen, ‘Make Edmonds politics boring again!’
EDMONDS, Wash., January 12, 2023—Running for mayor, or any elected official position, was far from Edmonds newest Mayor Mike Rosen’s radar when he happily retired from making nature and wildlife documentary films in 2022. But when he started to notice the increasing divisiveness in politics that was happening nationally, he felt calling to do something […]
‘Together we get to write a new chapter for the city of Edmonds,’ Mayor Mike Rosen sworn-in
EDMONDS—To a standing room of approximately 100 community members, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell administered the oath to office to Edmonds Mayor-elect Mike Rosen at the Asian Service Center on December 30, 2023. Mayor Rosen will be assuming office precisely at midnight on the morning of January 1, 2024. “Here in Edmonds, we have a very long […]
Public invited to swearing-in of Edmonds Mayor-Elect Mike Rosen
EDMONDS—The public is invited to the swearing-in of Edmonds Mayor-Elect Mike Rosen for 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, at the Asian Service Center located at 22727 Hwy 99 in Edmonds. A reception hosted by the Asian Service Center will immediately follow the ceremony. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell will administer Rosen’s oath to office. For […]
State candidate to file suit over petition arrest in Edmonds
EDMONDS—Libertarian State Representative candidate for the 21st Legislative District, Bruce Guthrie, who was arrested for gathering signatures on the playfield of Frances Anderson Center on Friday, June 14, is now seeking legal representation to sue the Edmonds Arts Festival, Edmonds Police Department, and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, for, what he considers, an infringement on his First […]
Rep Larsen requests more than $42 million for local projects
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) requested $42,399,656 for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2025 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in Northwest Washington communities,” said Larsen. “I […]
Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court Judge is sworn in by Chief Justice
EVERETT—The honorable Judge Whitney M Rivera, Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court Judge, was officially sworn in Thursday, May 10, by Washington State Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez. Judge Rivera replaces Judge Anita Farris who retired from the bench on April 30. Coincidentally it was Judge Farris who first hired Judge Rivera as her law clerk 18 […]
Economic Alliance shares forecast for Snohomish County, presents awards
TULALIP—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County shared its economic forecast and presented five awards to key community members at its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 21, at Tulalip Resort and Casino. The event kicked off with a networking lunch in the resort’s gorgeous Orca Ballroom before Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO, took the stage […]
Celebrate 2024 Lunar New Year at Edmonds Center for the Arts
EDMONDS—The Multicultural Association of Edmonds will be hosting its third annual Lunar New Year evening event Saturday, February 10, at Edmonds Center for the Arts. Asian communities around Puget Sound are welcoming the 2024 Lunar New Year with family reunions, festivals, and lots of food as they say farewell to the Year of the Rabbit […]
Arrest in the murder of ride-share driver Abdikadir Gedi Shariif
EDMONDS—The Edmonds Police Department at approximately 2:30 p.m. on January 10, announced the arrest of Alex Matthew Waggoner, 21 years old of Edmonds, for the alleged January 3rd murder of Mr. Abdikadir Gedi Shariif. Waggoner was booked into the Snohomish County Jail and is facing Murder 2, a Class A Felony. If convicted, the 21-year-old […]
A look back at 2023: Top political stories
To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 political stories. From the disqualification of leading GOP Presidential candidate Donald J Trump from two state primary election ballots to a change in Snohomish County Sheriff, sex in a U.S. Senate Hearing Room to the expulsion of […]
