Lynnwood Police Department Week in Review, September 1

Below is the Lynnwood Police weekly Media Board Spreadsheet for August 20, 2023 to August 28, 2023.
Lynnwood council to discuss travel policy, PFD appointments, and Gold Park

LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 2, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Gold Park improvements, Travel Policy updates, and PFD appointments at its upcoming Work Session on September 5 at 6 p.m. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). Appointment […]
Letter-to-Editor: Neighborhood watches will not keep us safe

With our local election around the corner, I read your coverage of Riaz Khan’s Mukilteo City Council reelection bid. I was troubled by his assertion that he’d “like to see more robust neighborhood watches and community policing to help protect both life and property in our city,” because neighborhood watches and community policing efforts have a long […]
Marysville accepting applications for neighborhood and business improvement grants

MARYSVILLE, Wash., September 2, 2023—Because well-kept neighborhoods and business areas are attractive and welcoming for both residents and visitors, the City of Marysville is pleased to offer Community Beautification Grants. This program invites homeowners, residents and local business owners in the downtown area to apply for city funding to help beautify outdoor and exterior spaces. […]
Marysville opens tourism promotion grant fund, apply by Sept. 25

MARYSVILLE, Wash., September 2, 2023—Does your non-profit group have an event or project that will bring overnight visitors to Marysville? The City of Marysville has grant funding that could help make it happen. Applications for the Tourism Grant Program are open through 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 25. The program aims to increase tourism and encourage […]
Snohomish County to resume recreational fires, outdoor burn ban downgraded

Due to recent rain and moist weather conditions, recent fire danger has lessened. Therefore, effective 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2023, recreational Fires are now allowed. The burn ban is still in effect for outdoor burning other than Recreational fires. This means that all outdoor burn permits, including permits issued by PSCAA (Puget Sound Clean Air […]
Port of Everett Seaport hires Cara Craig as new Trade Development Director

EVERETT, WASH., August 31, 2023—The Port of Everett has welcomed Cara Craig as its new Trade Development Director to support continued growth of the Port of Everett’s international seaport division, which represents nearly $30 billion in U.S. import and export value annually. Craig officially joined the Port on Aug. 28 to provide a critical interface […]
Meadowdale High School to receive two new clinicians to support student mental and behavioral health

LYNNWOOD, Wash, August 30, 2023—Meadowdale High School will be receiving two new School-based Clinicians that will offer mental and behavioral support for Lynnwood students in the coming months. The program will be offered through the Center for Human Services and paid for with approximately $200,000 from the city of Lynnwood’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. […]
Lynnwood PD exchanges 56 guns for $7,000 in gift cards in Gun Buy Back program

LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 30, 2023—The Lynnwood Police Department held their first ever Gun Buy Back Program on August 26, receiving 56 guns in exchange for $7,000 in gift cards. The Lynnwood Police Gun Buyback program aims to reduce gun violence within the community and to reduce the likelihood of accidental injuries and suicides by firearms. […]
HHS announces the first drugs for Medicare drug price negotiations

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 30, 2023—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the first 10 prescription drugs covered under Medicare Part D selected for price negotiations which was made possible by the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The drugs selected impact approximately 144,000 Medicare Part D enrollees in Washington state to treat […]