Lynnwood Times wins 14 awards at WNPA Journalism Convention
BELLINGHAM—The Lynnwood Times took home a whopping 14 awards at the Washington Newspaper Publisher Association’s (WNPA) 135th annual Journalism Convention, Saturday, October 8, as part of its 2022 Better Newspaper Contest. The competition pitted newspapers from all over the state, divided into groups by circulation, and spanned a variety of categories. Reporter Kienan Briscoe won […]
Lynnwood City Council approves land use ordinance for new City Center vision
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 15, 2022—Council unanimously approved the Lynnwood Convention Center for a single-day International Women’s Day event and a land use City Center ordinance at their Business Meeting Monday, September 12. In addition to these agenda items, council also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Edmonds for a Highway 99 Revitalization Project, […]
Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th returns after two-year hiatus
LYNNWOOD, Wash. September 13, 2022—Six blocks of 44th Avenue on Saturday, September 10, were closed off for the return of Fair on 44th – the City’s Health and Safety Community Block Party, returning after a two-year hiatus. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. attendees could participate in free tours, demonstrations, and activities from the event’s, […]
Two Lynnwood PD Officers graduate Basic Law Enforcement Academy
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 29, 2022—Today, the Lynnwood Police Department announced that two of their newest officers graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Academy on August 25, 2022 – Officer Muneeb Ahmad and Officer Han Nguyen. Police Chief Jim Nelson and Mayor Christine Frizzell were at the graduation to celebrate this accomplishment and to welcome them to […]
Investigation substantiates claims of race and sex discrimination by Lynnwood councilman
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 20, 2022— A third-party investigation by Haggard & Ganson LLP into one of Lynnwood’s councilmembers concludes that “claims of race and sex discrimination” by one complainant is substantiated but the claim of a hostile work environment by the other “not substantiated.” The council will decide in September on possible disciplinary actions against […]
Leaders call on ESD to reinstate School Resource Officers as gang violence hits Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 13, 2022 – Local leaders and community members gathered at Lynnwood’s Silver Creek Family Church to discuss public safety in an open forum setting on Wednesday, August 10. “There is an inherent need for authorities to help keep our public safe,” Lynnwood City Councilwoman and event organizer Julieta Altamirano-Crosby said in her opening address […]
Mukilteo Police host impromptu “Pop Up BBQ” for residents
MUKILTEO, Wash., August 13, 2022 – Over one hundred Mukilteans joined the Mukilteo Police Department for an impromptu “Pop Up BBQ” at Lighthouse Park on Wednesday evening. At 4:40 p.m. on August 10, the Mukilteo Police Department announced on Facebook, “We are hosting a pop-up BBQ at Lighthouse Park until about 7pm tonight!!” Mukilteo Crime […]
Lynnwood awards $14M construction contract for CRC despite public opposition
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 27, 2022 – Despite a vehemently opposing public comment section, the Lynnwood City Council voted to approve a contract award for the new Community Recovery Center (CRC) at Monday’s Business Meeting, July 25, with all council members voting in favor except Councilman Joshua Binda who chose to abstain. The approved contract award […]
Lynnwood PD explosion caused by homemade concoction of volatile chemicals
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 18, 2022 — Shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, three Lynnwood Police Officers were injured when evidence that was being processed exploded inside the police station. Below is the full police report of the investigation released today. At 0900-hrs on Saturday, July 16, 2022, a Lynnwood Police Officer responded to […]
BREAKING: Police seize possible vehicle in Spruce Park shooting
UPDATE 2:05 PM 7/18/22: Local residents plan to gather in front of the Lynnwood Convention Center at 4 p.m. today, July 18, to make a public stand against gun violence. LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 18, 2022 — A suspect vehicle believed to be associated with the shooting on July 15 at Spruce Park was identified and […]
