Light Up Lake Stevens, a show of community unity
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., August 8, 2021 – “I was amazed of how many people were at North Cove Park… It was a great, all around community event,” said Brett Gailey, Mayor of Lake Stevens, when asked on his thoughts of Light Up Lake Stevens. Because of the cancelation of AquaFest due to the pandemic, residents […]
Verdant offers free teen and adult classes in August
The Verdant Health Commission is excited to announce that starting in August and September 2021, they will offer health and wellness classes in new formats – virtual, in person, and hybrid. Classes will include cooking demos, nutrition education, and more, and they will be offered in different formats to make sure attendees feel safe and […]
Staying Healthy and Cool in High Heat
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Temperatures are expected to increase Friday and remain hot into the weekend, and residents are encouraged to be prepared. Cooling stations are available throughout Snohomish County. Snohomish County is not currently part of the heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for much of Washington state. However, temperatures are likely […]
Primary Election 2021 Q&A
The 2021 Primary Election will be held on August 3 and local non-military ballots will be mailed to voters on July 15. In preparation for the 2021 Primary Election, the Lynnwood Times asked candidates questions to supplement the questions in your voters pamphlet. The Lynnwood Times did not receive responses from the following 2021 Primary […]
Lake Stevens fireworks resolution
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. – The Lake Stevens City Council passed a resolution to put an advisory measure regarding consumer fireworks on the next general election ballot during their meeting on June 22. The resolution passed with only Council Member Shawn Frederick voting against it. Currently, the use and sales of fireworks is regulated by Lake […]
Caitlein Ryan announces a Campaign Kickoff Event
Mukilteo, Wash. – Mukilteo City Council Candidate, Caitlein Ryan has officially announced her run for elected office and is inviting the Mukilteo Community to a Campaign Kickoff Event to be held on Thursday June 24th, 2021, at 92nd Street Park in Mukilteo from 6pm – 8pm. The Community Event will include free pizza, a rock-painting […]
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 […]
May 1: Wildfire Preparedness Day
May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. South Snohomish County may not see wildland fires on the same scale as those in rural areas of Eastern Washington, but experts expect the risk of wildfire west of the Cascades to increase with climate change and population growth. Under the right weather conditions, west-side fires can be […]
Lynnwood Recreation Center celebrates 10 years
LYNNWOOD, Wash., – The Lynnwood Recreation Center held a drive-thru birthday event on Saturday, April 24 in celebration of the facility turning 10 years old. The Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Department invited community members to drive up the entrance of the Recreation Center to have a donut from Zuri’s Donutz courtesy of Grand Canyon University, […]
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) […]
