Lynnwood Police Department honors fallen officers during National Police Week despite ceremony cancellations
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Saturday, May 16 marked the end of National Police Week, a chance to honor the officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The observance of National Police Week began on Sunday, May 10. The Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) along with other Washington State first responder […]
Edmonds School Board cuts ties with Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace police departments
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff School Resource Officers will no longer be on campus in three Edmonds School District high schools, with the decision for the continuation of police presence in an additional high school tabled to later this summer. The Edmonds School Board voted unanimously 5-0 to discontinue the Edmonds School District’s […]
Lynnwood Police team up with Bellevue PD to teach free women’s self-defense class
LYNNWOOD—In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Lynnwood Police Department and Bellevue Police Department teamed up to present a free Women’s Self Defense Workshop on Saturday, October 26, at the Lynnwood Police Department Community Room. “We had an amazing day at our women’s self-defense workshop,” Maren McKay, Public Information Officer for the Lynnwood Police […]
Police records point to inconsistencies in Riaz Khan’s assault claim
MUKILTEO—The Lynnwood Times followed up with State Representative Republican candidate Riaz Khan on how he is coping following what he claims was an attack by two politically and racially motivated individuals during the early morning of Tuesday, October 29 at the intersection of Goat Trail Road and Mukilteo Speedway. The Lynnwood Times also obtained 911 […]
Lynnwood budget presentations begin, mayor pushes reduced hiring standards citing equity
LYNNWOOD—The council will begin hearing 2025-26 biennium budget presentations, vote on a 7.6 percent increase to permits and fees, and consider the mayor’s request to remove the professional engineering licensure requirement for the Public Works Director position, at its Monday, October 14, city council meeting. The Lynnwood City Council Regular Meeting will be held in-person […]
Lynnwood K9s join an elite pack certified in fentanyl detection
The Lynnwood Police K9 unit joins an elite pack of police dogs certified in fentanyl detection by the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) in Marysville to help combat the ongoing opioid crisis. “A big congrats to K9 Chase, Rico, and Cannon and their handlers who worked hard to achieve this certification,” The Lynnwood Police announced […]
Lynnwood-based Family Peace Association believes a healthy community starts with family
LYNNWOOD—At Lynnwood-based family resource center, Family Peace Association USA, the organization believes that a family is a fundamental cornerstone piece that leads to building good citizens, secure communities, and ultimately results in sustainable peace. FPA’s mission is to enlighten humanity by uplifting spiritual consciousness through universal principles and values rooted in God-centered families. They do […]
Lynnwood PD seeking identity of alleged bus groper
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Department Detectives are asking the public’s help in identifying an alleged groper who assaulted an 18-year-old female on September 25, 2024. Suspect has taken Mukilteo and Lynnwood bus routes. On September 23, 2024, an eighteen-year-old female was riding a bus when a male approached and said she was cute. On September 25, 2024, […]
Lynnwood Community unites for creative Halloween costume event
LYNNWOOD—Last Saturday, September 21, the spirit of creativity and community filled the Pacific Peace Center as Lynnwood Police, and the Family Peace Association hosted a vibrant Halloween costume-making event. Families gathered to transform donated costumes into unique creations through sewing, cutting, and gluing. Participants brought their own sewing machines and kits, showcasing their creativity while […]
Lynnwood Council presented with a 23 percent city budget increase
LYNNWOOD—Questions surrounding deficits, property tax increases, and senior city leadership salaries led the $156 million preliminary 2025-26 biennium general fund budget discussion presented to council members during Monday’s Public Hearing. “So, our two-year revenue is estimated to be $152 million, our two-year expenditure is estimated to be $156 million; so, if I am reading that […]
