Lynnwood councilwoman preserves the legacy of indigenous artist at Paris-Sorbonne University
PARIS, France, July 20, 2023—Lynnwood City Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, just returned from Paris where she presented on the life and work of Florentina López de Jesús, an indigenous Amuzgo artist, for Paris-Sorbonne University’s Cultural Preservation through Indigenous Storytelling conference. The three-day conference, spanning from June 28 through June 30, was hosted by Information, Medium, […]
Lynnwood City Council interview two internal candidates for police chief
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July, 20, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council held a second work session this week on Wednesday to interview candidates for police chief of the Lynnwood Police Department. The non-public, 2-hour executive session was listed as “personnel matters,” but council comments brought up by Council President Shannon Sessions revolved around interviewing for the next police […]
Hundreds attend a celebration of culture at Lynnwood’s Afrolatino Festival
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 16, 2023—Hundreds attended the Afrolatino Festival on Saturday, July 15, that returned for its twelfth year in Lynnwood at Silver Creek Family Church to celebrate Afrolatino heritage and culture. “This festival is to keep our heritage going,” Karina Gasperin, Executive Director of the Afrolatino Festival told the Lynnwood Times. “The festival is […]
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against city of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 15, 2023—The family of Tirhas Berhand Tesfatsion, a 47-year-old woman was found dead at the Lynnwood Jail on July 13, 2021, filed suit against the City of Lynnwood and five staff members on Wednesday, July 12, in United States District Court in Seattle alleging that jail staff negligence contributed to her suicide. […]
Lynnwood Alano Club recovery center forced to relocate when needed most
LYNNWOOD, Was., July 13, 2023—For 26 years the Lynnwood Alano Club has offered a safe space for those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction but now they’re being forced to move in a time the city needs their services the most. Glen Cunningham, President of the Lynnwood Alano Club, informed the Lynnwood Times he was […]
Lynnwood Councilman tells PDC he doesn’t know how to write checks to pay fines
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 9, 2023—During a Brief Adjudicative Proceeding on Thursday, July 6, with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC), Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda was found in violation of failing to file his Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) timely and fined $300 that will be suspended with the condition that he pays $1,250 (and […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on July 11
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District, now called “The District,” will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Event Center located at 3711 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2023. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesday, […]
Thousands of fentanyl pills, meth, and weapons seized in Lynnwood arrest
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 3, 2023—Deon Dwayne Coates, 46, was arrested in Lynnwood on multiple counts of manufacturing and delivery with intent to sell illegal drugs and the unlawful possession of a firearm at approximately 4:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, Seattle Police Narcotics detectives, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, on June 29, arrived in Lynnwood […]
Lynnwood Mayor awards Finance Director for exceptional performance
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 3, 2023—Lynnwood Finance Director Michelle Meyer was awarded ten Administrative Leave days on April 7, 2023, by Mayor Christine Frizzell for “exceptional work efforts over the past year.” “You have spent endless hours and weekends restructuring the Finance Department, dealt with multiple staffing challenges, worked through the 2023-2024 budget process and brought […]
New taco truck at Lynnwood’s biggest brewery
Lynnwood, Wash., July 3, 2023—The vibrant craft beer scene in Lynnwood is about to get even better with the enticing collaboration between Peace of Mind Brewing and AzteCalli. Visitors to Peace of Mind Brewing can now indulge in delicious tacos and craft beer all in one location. Peace of Mind Brewing, renowned for its exceptional […]
