Stolen front-loader smashed into Chase Bank in attempted burglary
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 23,2022 – At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, witnesses observed a man crashing a large construction equipment front-loader into the Chase Bank building at 4001 Alderwood Mall Boulevard in what appears to be a burglary attempt. The man was observed ramming the front loader into the corner of the building […]
New South Lynnwood Park renovation creates healthy play space
LYNNWOOD – Earlier today, the City of Lynnwood, Trust for Public Land, and Kaiser Permanente celebrated the reopening of South Lynnwood Park, providing a newly renovated neighborhood park for over 2,000 residents who live within a 10-minute walk. Utilizing input from the community, the park now includes new amenities such as pickleball courts, bike service […]
Pandemic Recovery Roadshow at County Campus on June 23
Snohomish County, Wash., June 21, 2022 – The fifth Office of Recovery & Resilience (ORR) in-person pandemic recovery roadshow event is taking place Thursday, June 23, at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, from 6–7:30 p.m. At this event, Snohomish County Council District One communities – including residents and business owners in Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, Sauk-Suiattle Tribe, Stillaguamish Tribe, […]
County accepting applications to award up to $500k in Tourism Grant opportunities
Snohomish County, Wash., June, 21, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that the annual tourism small grant cycle – known as the Hotel-Motel Small Grant Fund – is now open. Approximately $490,000 in tourism grant dollars are available for public and non-profit organizations to use for tourism marketing, promotions, and capital projects. Historically, […]
Washington Democrats to host 2022 State Convention in Tacoma
SEATTLE, Wash., June 21, 2022 — The Washington State Democratic Party is set to host its bi-annual convention Friday and Saturday in Tacoma, marking the first in-person convention since 2018. The two-day event will be held in the Tacoma Convention Center at 1500 Commerce St. The general session meeting, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]
Lynnwood burglary suspect arrested by SWAT team
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 19, 2022 – Today, Lynnwood Police with the aid of North Sound Metro SWAT team apprehended a burglary suspect who barricaded himself in a local business between 196th ST SW and 200th ST SW after a five-hour standoff. Highway 99 was closed in both directions but reopened at 8:50 a.m. Lynnwood Police […]
Community invited to Mill Creek City Manager Candidate Reception
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 17, 2022 – On Tuesday, June 14, the Mill Creek City Council selected five finalists after an extensive search. One candidate has since withdrawn due to economic circumstances. The four remaining candidates to be interviewed on June 24 – 25 include Scott Mitnick, Jeff Niten, Andrea Snyder, and Martin Yamamoto, currently […]
June 21: Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD – For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on June 21, the Council will vote/discuss the items listed below. This meeting will be held both in-person and electronically by Zoom. To review the agenda items in detail, click here. Introduction to Board of Ethics Candidate Jim Strum The Board of Ethics includes five members […]
FIFA selects Seattle as one of the 2026 World Cup host cities
EVERETT, Wash., June 17, 2022 – Yesterday, FIFA unveiled that Seattle is one of 16 host cities for its 2026 World Cup. “We congratulate the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities on their outstanding commitment and passion. Today is a historic day – for everyone in those cities and states, for FIFA, for Canada, the […]
Community Transit board approves plan to engage communities on service impacts
Snohomish County, Wash., June 17, 2022 – The Community Transit Board of Directors has approved a three-year plan that addresses how the agency engages minority and low-income populations. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that, “No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, […]
