Lynnwood now facing $10.7 million budget shortfall, mayor proposing layoffs
LYNNWOOD—At its Business Meeting on Monday, July 28, the Council adopted revisions to its Council Rules of Procedure, approved an $800,000 settlement with Marshbank Construction, and further discussed the City’s, now $11 million, budget crisis. Revisions to Resolution 2024-08 Council Rules Below is a summary of proposed changes to the Council Rules of Procedure that […]
City of Mill Creek seeks residents for Design Review Board
MILL CREEK, WA. – The City of Mill Creek is currently accepting applications for two vacancies with terms ending May 31, 2028, for its Design Review Board. Applications will be accepted beginning today through August 20, 2025, by close of business. Advisory boards and commissions are excellent options for anyone who has wanted to have a […]
Nubian Jam 2025: Celebrating fellowship and community connectedness
EVERETT—Thousands of people gathered throughout the day at Forest Park in Everett for the 33rd annual Nubian Jam hosted by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, to celebrate African and African American culture. “This is a time of fellowship, a time for connecting and a time for family; it’s a time to show […]
Project underway to reopen Mother Nature’s Window to public
MARYSVILLE—Construction is underway to reestablish public access to a ruggedly beautiful nature park in north Marysville long closed to the public. Mother Nature’s Window, a 34-acre park featuring second growth forest, was privately owned until 1999, when Snohomish County acquired the property that was later annexed into the City of Marysville. The park is located […]
Hurst calls for new Citizen Action Committee, alleges Mayor’s faulty budget plunges Lynnwood into financial crisis
The Lynnwood City Council’s primary responsibility is to protect the economic stability of the City’s government. As the current Chair of the Lynnwood City Council Finance Committee, I am responding to the Mayor’s public comments regarding Lynnwood’s budget deficit in 2025. The Mayor has said,” like many jurisdictions across the Country, Lynnwood is experiencing a […]
Mukilteo residents: Vote this fall on boosting our EMS levy to keep fire & medical services strong!
The citizens of Mukilteo will have the opportunity to vote on increasing the city’s emergency medical services (EMS) levy this fall. The projected cost of providing EMS and fire services in Mukilteo in 2026 is $6.4 million. There are two primary sources of funding for these services. Fire protection is funded through general property and […]
Washington’s Stalled Involuntary Treatment Bill Exposes Failures in Combating Homelessness Crisis
Democrat lawmakers are complaining about President Donald J Trump’s new ‘housing first’ and ‘harm reduction’ EO, claiming there aren’t enough involuntary treatment beds for drug addicted homeless people. Yet, this is the system they created. In fact, they passed an involuntary treatment law years ago that was never fully implemented. They never funded the beds […]
WSDOT unveils Pre-design Study to boost safety and mobility on SR 99 in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has initiated a pre-design study for State Route 99 (SR 99) in Lynnwood and unincorporated Snohomish County to identify improvements that enhance safety and mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, while meeting Complete Streets requirements, with public input sought through an ongoing online open house. SR 99 […]
Marysville Police arrest two men connected to stabbing death in March
MARYSVILLE—On July 26, 2025, the Marysville Police Department announced the arrests of two suspects in connection with the March 31, 2025, stabbing death of 66-year-old Gheorghe Sandru, describing the incident as a premeditated armed robbery that led to homicide charges against both individuals. Marysville Police Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 6:16 a.m. […]
Lynnwood Council proposes new rule changes that financially benefit itself while budget crisis talks resume
LYNNWOOD—At its upcoming Business Meeting on Monday, July 28, the Council is to vote on revisions to its Council Rules of Procedure and further discuss the City’s budget crisis. The upcoming 6 p.m. Business Meeting can be attended in person at City Hall or watched virtually via Zoom or Livestream. Public comments are limited to […]
