Response from Mayor Frizzell on fatal Alderwood Mall shooting
Yesterday, our community experienced a horrible tragedy when a shooting incident unfolded at the Alderwood Mall during a busy and sunny evening. Sadly, an innocent bystander, Jayda Woods-Johnson was struck and killed. My heart breaks for the family of this young lady killed by a senseless act of violence. I grieve for her family as they attempt to […]
Project Girl hosts second annual Juneteenth celebration in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 19, 2024—Project Girl hosted its second annual Juneteenth celebration at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood on Wednesday, June 19, to commemorate the day the last remaining people in the United States were freed from the evil of slavery and servitude. The event held approximately 60 vendors, food trucks, live music by […]
Kids Fun Run at Mill Creek Sports Park
MILL CREEK—The Mill Creek community is invited to attend the summer’s biggest “Party in the Parks” event on Thursday June 27th from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Mill Creek Sports Park (13903 North Creek Drive). This event will offer family-friendly fun while showcasing all that Mill Creek Sports Park has to offer. Entrance and […]
Public invited to EMS Week Open House at Edmonds Station
South County Fire is hosting an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week Open House on Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Downtown Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 Sixth Ave. N., Edmonds. Bring in your own special stuffed animal for a Teddy Bear Clinic during this free event. You can also learn about: Free […]
Lynnwood Times 2023 Person of the Year: Dr. Steve Woodard, Councilman, volunteer, devoted community servant
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—It is with absolute pleasure that we at the Lynnwood Times present our 2023 Person of the Year Award to Dr. Steve Woodard, Mountlake Terrace City Councilman and Vice President of Community Engagement at Volunteers of America. After careful consideration the Times has selected Woodard for this recognition based on his work in local […]
Saturday’s Scout Day rescheduled due to weather
South County Fire’s Scout Day at the Fire Station event has been canceled for Saturday, Jan. 13, due to very cold temperatures and icy conditions. The event will be rescheduled for Feb. 17. South County Fire’s number one priority is the safety of the community. Everyone is reminded to use extra caution on icy roads, […]
A look back at 2023: Public Safety stories
To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 public safety stories. There were a lot of new faces leading law enforcement in 2023, the passage of a gun control ban, a special session to address the “Blake Fix,” record car thefts throughout the state, and […]
Lynnwood holds candlelight vigil for people of Acapulco, Mexico
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 12, 2023—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano- Crosby led a candlelight vigil in front of City Hall Thursday, November 16, for the people of Acapulco, Mexico, affected by Hurricane Otis on October 25. Acapulco is a coastal city within the Mexican state of Guerrero of which the city of Chilpancingo, Lynnwood’s […]
Council slashes mayor’s property tax hike, calls for audit
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 28, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved a 5% increase (or $225,000) to the property tax levy, down from the mayor’s proposed 22% figure, during its business meeting on November 27. Council members call on a third-party audit to rein in city spending. According to Finance Director Michelle Meyer, this is roughly an […]
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. […]
