Snohomish County residents reflect on the state re-opening
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 19, 2021 – Governor Jay Inslee reopened Washington state June 30, under the Washington Ready plan, just in time for a beautiful Fourth of July weekend. For many Lynnwood residents it was the first time they could socialize with friends and family in over year. “I definitely missed the concerts. That was […]
Lynnwood crime down yet murders skyrocket across the state
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 18, 2021 – In its 2020 Crime in Washington Annual Report by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, overall Lynnwood saw a 3.9 percent reduction in crime; however, Washington state experienced a 46.6 percent increase in murders (302 compared to 206) and a 100% increase in manslaughter for 2020. Due […]
Lake Stevens PD sees decrease in vandalism after installing security cameras
LAKE STEVENS, Wash – No further acts of vandalism after security cameras installed at Davies Beach in Lake Stevens on June 4, according to Deputy Chief Jeffrey Beazizo. Later this month security cameras are planned to be installed in North Cove and Frontier Heights. Over the past few months, the city reported vandalism that has […]
Primary Election 2021 Q&A
The 2021 Primary Election will be held on August 3 and local non-military ballots will be mailed to voters on July 15. In preparation for the 2021 Primary Election, the Lynnwood Times asked candidates questions to supplement the questions in your voters pamphlet. The Lynnwood Times did not receive responses from the following 2021 Primary […]
Lake Stevens going investing in efficiency with Lean Six Sigma
LAKE STEVENS, Wash – Nine city staff members and one Lake Stevens Sewer District employee recently graduated from a Lean Six Sigma training program in order to better serve residents and improve internal processes in the city. The idea was paid for by the city staff’s development budget and coined by Mayor Brett Gailey, in […]
Two celebrated Lynnwood Police Officers retire from the force
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Sergeant Byrd and Detective DeGabriele, two celebrated Lynnwood Police officers, retired from the force May 27 and June 17, respectively, after years of dedicated service. Sergeant David Byrd Sergeant David Byrd’s interest in law enforcement came from a young age, when as a boy living in Ohio, he had his bike stolen […]
Mukilteo celebrates the opening of Harbour Reach Corridor
MUKILTEO, Wash. June 26, 2021 – Hundreds gathered on a hot and sunny Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Harbour Reach Corridor Project connecting Harbour Pointe Boulevard and Beverly Park Road. The Harbour Reach Corridor Project was funded by $15.1 million of Connecting Washington Funds, $2.3 million in Washington State Transportation Improvement Board funding, […]
Hazard pay mandated for County grocery workers
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 25, 2021 – At a public hearing on June 23, the County Council passed Ordinance 21-034, by a vote of 3-2, mandating grocery stores across unincorporated Snohomish County to pay its workers $4/hr. hazard pay. However, the pay will be capped at $1,250 per employee. Councilmembers Stephanie Wright, Jared Mead, and […]
Concerns that City Council may have violated procedures during HAP vote
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 25, 2021 – Councilman Bob Champion addressed the Mukilteo City Council at its June 21 Business Meeting, with concerns that their vote on the Housing Action Plan (HAP) was a violation of democratic procedure given the motion to vote was made before the council had the opportunity to discuss. Councilman Bob Champion’s […]
Welcome to the Real World Class of 2021
EDMONDS, Wash. – Commencement is a word that means ‘to begin’ and on June 19, and June 20, the 2021 graduating classes of Meadowdale High School and Lynnwood High School celebrated their commencement into the real world of adulthood at Edmonds Stadium. Over the last year, from quarantines and state-wide shutdowns, remote learning and civil […]
