Nine years after Washington legalized cannabis, some cities still resist

LYNNWOOD, WA – It’s been nine years since Washington State passed Initiative 502, legalizing recreational cannabis for persons 21-years or older, yet some Snohomish County cities, including Lynnwood, are still resistant to welcoming the industry. Lynnwood’s Moratorium As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) […]

Mill Creek passes ordinance to re-criminalize drugs

UPDATED 8:42 AM April 14, 2021: Added to the article that Lake Stevens passed a similar ordinance on March 23, 2021 with a vote of 5-2. MILL CREEK, WA – The City of Mill Creek passed an ordinance Tuesday, April 13, making knowing possession of a controlled substance a crime following weeks of debate and […]

Mayor Smith moves forward with hiring of RSJC despite Council’s request to delay

LYNNWOOD, WA – Mayor Nicola Smith sent a memo to the City Council of Lynnwood, Friday April 2, informing that she is moving forward with hiring of the Race and Social Justice Coordinator (RSJC), despite many council members’ reservations. Race and Social Justice Coordinator Background During the budget process approved in November 2020, Mayor Smith […]

Lynnwood Transit Center, preparing for growth

By Kienan Briscoe | Lynnwood Times Reporter Lynnwood, Wash. – The future Lynnwood Transit Center, at 200th St. SW and 48th Ave W., is one third complete as it gears toward its 2024 grand opening. Civil construction began in October 2020 and by its opening, the Lynnwood station, and other extensions, will more than double […]

National CASA/GAL receives $35,000 donation from Puget Sound Chick-fil-A

By Kienan Briscoe  |  Lynnwood Times Reporter LYNNWOOD, WA – Puget Sound Chick-fil-A presented a virtual check to National CASA/GAL for $35,000 on February 19, in a recent partnership. The partnership involved 14 stores throughout the Puget Sound area from Marysville to Lacey, taking a percentage of their sales from the week of January 11-16. […]

Mill Creek proposes ordinance to re-criminalize drugs

By Kienan Briscoe | Lynnwood Times Reporter Mill Creek, Wash. – In response to the February 25 ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court which eliminated any criminal penalties for simple possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, an ordinance was presented at the Mill Creek City Council on March 23 in support of […]