Lynnwood expects to THRIVE into the future at State of the City address
LYNNWOOD— At her State of the City address held Wednesday, March 6, Mayor Christine Frizzell remembered 65-years of Lynnwood history then shared an uplifting message of moving forward to “THRIVE” into the future. The event was emceed by Economic Alliance Snohomish County interim CEO and President Went Poischbeg who shared some opening remarks before Doug […]
Transportation update: Lynnwood Light Rail and Swift Orange Line
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat event with local leaders on February 6 to discuss key transportation projects within Snohomish County, including the Lynnwood Link Extension, offering an update on developments shaping the county’s transportation landscape. The event was hosted by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO of the Economic Alliance, […]
Public invited to Economic Alliance’s Transportation Update coffee chat
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announces the upcoming virtual event, Coffee Chats: Snohomish County Transportation Update on February 6. Community members are invited to join for a comprehensive update on transportation projects, focused on highlighting Sound Transit’s progress on the Lynnwood Link Extension. The event, moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]
Mill Creek to Lynnwood Rapid Swift Orange Line launches March 2024
Snohomish County, Wash., November 5, 2023—Community Transit announced on Thursday that March 30, 2024, is the launch date for the Swift Orange Line. The new bus rapid transit (BRT) line—the agency’s third—will provide fast, frequent service linking Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall and Mill Creek, with connections to Link light rail in Lynnwood when it opens […]
Lynnwood Times takes home 11 awards at WNPA 2023 Journalism Conference
KENNEWICK, Wash., October 22, 2023—The Lynnwood Times took home an incredible 11 awards in the prestigious Tier 4 category at the Washington Newspaper Publisher Association’s (WNPA) 136th annual Journalism Convention, Saturday, October 7, as part of its 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. The competition pitted newspapers from all over the state, divided into groups by circulation, […]
Two board members out at disgraced Lynnwood Public Facilities District
LYNNWOOD, Wash, October 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council rejected reappointing Vivian Dong and Mike Miller to the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD) board in a 4-2 vote during their October 9 business meeting. The PFD, a public entity that receives over $1 million of taxpayer monies annually, oversees the operations of the Lynnwood Event Center. […]
Lynnwood Times candidate interviews for Lynnwood City Council
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 30, 2023—In preparation for the upcoming General Election on November 7, 2023, the Lynnwood Times sat down with each of the Lynnwood City Council candidates to help you make an informed decision. Each candidate provided a short bio on themselves which we have included at the end of the article. The Lynnwood […]
Mixed Use Corridor (MUC) Zone being proposed for Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 20, 2023—As part of the 2024 Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan Update, a Mixed Use Corridor (MUC) Zone is being proposed to be added to the Draft Urban Core Subarea Element. The public is encouraged to provide input and feedback to Matthew Siddons at matthew.siddons@snoco.org of the Snohomish County Planning and Development […]
196th Street improvements paves way to Lynnwood’s ongoing renaissance
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 15, 2023—After years of planning and actual years in the making, motorists commuting through and to Lynnwood can now breathe a sigh of relief: major construction on 196th Street has finally come to a close. In addition to the nearby future Sound Transit Lynnwood Transit Center just south of 196th Street, construction […]
Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs
Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]
