Lynnwood City Council Vacancy – Apply Today to Serve Your Community!
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Position 5, formerly held by Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, is currently vacant, and the City Council is accepting applications from interested community members to fill this vacancy until the certification of the November 2025 election.  To be eligible to be appointed to the Lynnwood City Council from March 2025 until the November 2025 election […]
Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington state
Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office for governor on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of Representatives chamber. The 59-year-old Seattleite began his new role after 12 years as the state’s attorney general. He is Washington’s 24th governor. In his inaugural address, Ferguson mapped out his priorities: […]
Automatic License Plate Recognition cameras coming to Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—For almost 20 years, photo enforcement cameras have been used to improve traffic safety in Lynnwood; now, Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras will be added to the city’s arsenal to combat rising motor vehicle thefts. At its Monday Business Meeting, the City Council approved the Lynnwood Police Department to enter into a two-year agreement […]
Seattle FIFA World Cup announces Everett as Fan Zone partner
EVERETT—The city of Everett named one of nine official Fan Zone partners in Washington state for the upcoming 2026 Seattle FIFA World Cup! The announcement was made by the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) at Lumen Field in Seattle. The nine Fan Zones will be in addition to the Seattle Fan Celebration […]
With final speech, Inslee bids adieu as Washington governor
OLYMPIA—Washington Governor Jay Inslee used his final State of the State speech to a joint session of the Legislature on Tuesday to frame a 12-year legacy that spanned a pandemic, historic natural disasters, unmatched expansion of government and a quixotic bid for president. The three-term Democrat told members of the House and Senate that serving in the […]
Lynnwood Times Social Activism of the Year goes to the Palestinian protestors
Whether you agree with their cause and methods or not, protesters standing up for the rights of Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire of Israel’s military might and the terrorist group Hamas have made a tremendous impact on the United States pressure on the Israeli government to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict in […]
2025 Union Fighters of the Year goes to IAM 751
The Lynnwood Times is recognizing the International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 & W24 as the union fighters of 2024 for winning their fight for higher wages and a revamped benefit package against the Boeing Company. The IAM union represents approximately 33,000 Boeing employees. It voted to strike against Boeing on Friday, September 13, after […]
Lynnwood Times names Bob Ferguson as 2025 Justice Warrior of the Year
It was a busy 2024 for Washington State Attorney General and incoming Governor Bob Ferguson (D) winning more than $550.4 million for Washington residents in the first half of that year alone. Ferguson is Washington’s 18th Attorney General. Since becoming Attorney General in 2012 he has been praised by Democrats and Progressives for suing the […]
Game of Thrones: Lynnwood Council Leadership Shake-up
LYNNWOOD—The young bucks on the Lynnwood City Council outplayed more seasoned Councilmembers to snatch the top leadership positions at Monday’s Business meeting with Nick Coelho, 38, being elected as President and Josh Binda, 25, as Vice President for the 2025 Legislative Session. Both Councilmen voted last November to pass a 52% property tax increase on […]
Public invited to Community Transit Board Workshop, January 16
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A Community Transit Quarterly Board Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. Presentations include: You can attend this meeting online or in person at the Cascade Board Room (2312 W Casino Rd, Everett 98204). Watch live on YouTube channel: bit.ly/CTPublicMtgsYouTube. Zoom Meeting For meeting materials and information on how to participate, […]
