Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Lynnwood celebrates 100 years
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Members of the Debre Bisrat Saint Gabriel and Saint Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church gathered together, May 9, to celebrate the hundred-year anniversary of their building. The building was bought by the church in November of 2017, with the goal to not only use it for prayer but to help children learn […]
Local leaders attend South Lynnwood Park groundbreaking
On May 10, local leaders gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the City of Lynnwood’s South Lynnwood Park renovation and renewal project. City of Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, Lynnwood City Council members and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department staff gathered with U.S Representative for the 2nd Congressional District Rick Larsen and State Representative for […]
Lynnwood housing action plan and vacant council position
At the May 10 business meeting, the Lynnwood city council held a public hearing on the city’s housing action plan. The city of Lynnwood’s Department of Development and Business Services presented the proposed Lynnwood Housing Action Plan to the council and the community. The Housing Action Plan serves to identify goals and policies regarding housing […]
Lynnwood Councilmembers get an earful on hazard pay
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – A small but passionate group of people spoke out in favor of hazard pay in the city of Lynnwood for grocery store workers during Monday’s city council meeting. Debbie Gaff from the Local 38 chapter of the Teamsters, which represents grocery store workers, told council members that the pandemic is not over […]
Nine years after Washington legalized cannabis, some cities still resist
LYNNWOOD, WA – It’s been nine years since Washington State passed Initiative 502, legalizing recreational cannabis for persons 21-years or older, yet some Snohomish County cities, including Lynnwood, are still resistant to welcoming the industry. Lynnwood’s Moratorium As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) […]
Mayor Smith moves forward with hiring of RSJC despite Council’s request to delay
LYNNWOOD, WA – Mayor Nicola Smith sent a memo to the City Council of Lynnwood, Friday April 2, informing that she is moving forward with hiring of the Race and Social Justice Coordinator (RSJC), despite many council members’ reservations. Race and Social Justice Coordinator Background During the budget process approved in November 2020, Mayor Smith […]
City of Lynnwood moves forward with plans for stronger presence online
Lynnwood, Wash., April 13, 2021 – In an emotional night, Lynnwood councilmembers offered tacit approval of the city’s plans for a stronger presence on social media. City leaders began by offering warm words of remembrance for late LPD officer Mark Brinkman, who died this week, before pressing on to tend to the business of leading […]
Celebrated LPD Officer Mark Brinkman passes away
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff ARTICLE UPDATES 8:08 AM APRIL 13: Added a statement from Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson 8:08 AM APRIL 13: Added a statement from Lynnwood City Councilwoman Christine Frizzell 3:12 PM APRIL 12: Added a statement from Lynnwood City Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby 2:05 PM APRIL 12: Added a statement […]
Members of the community raised awareness of Asian hate crimes in America
By Bo John Brusco | Lynnwood Times Reporter Hundreds attended the Mukilteo Stands in Solidarity and the Rally for Unity in Esperance Park, where members of the community shared their experiences and raised awareness of Asian hate crimes in America. Peaceful Demonstrations to combat the rise in Asian-hate crimes Peaceful demonstrations of solidarity against Asian […]
Lynnwood City Council Race and Social Justice Coordinator discussion heats up
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood Wash. – The Lynnwood City Council brought in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEI) to have a vigorous discussion about the Lynnwood Race and Social Justice Coordinator Position in their Feb. 16 work session. A motion was raised in the Nov. 23 business meeting by Councilmember […]
