Julieta Altamirano-Crosby announces reelection campaign for Lynnwood City Council
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 5, 2023—Lynnwood Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby in her continued commitment to building a strong and vibrant welcoming Lynnwood community, is announcing her re-election campaign for Lynnwood City Council Position 5. “Lynnwood deserves a council, representative of its diverse make-up,” says Dr. Altamirano-Crosby. “Together we can build a strong Lynnwood community, […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby seeks appointment to Snohomish County District 3 seat
LYNNWOOD, August 30, 2022—Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby will seek the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer nomination for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3, to fill the vacancy left after the resignation of Councilwoman Stephanie Wright. Councilwoman Altamirano-Crosby currently serves on the Lynnwood City Council and succeeded Snohomish County Councilwoman Stephanie Wright as the […]
Helping over 400 Ukrainian families find peace in Snohomish County
ARLINGTON, Wash., August 21, 2022—Farhad, his wife Natalia, and two children, lived relatively simple lives in their home city of Odessa, Ukraine. Farhad worked as a cabinetmaker and Natalia worked teaching English at a nearby elementary school. They were your typical Odessan family but, on February 24, 2022, everything changed. Farhad was on his way […]
Edmonds School District Family Resource Advocates
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., June 12, 2022 – When Belen Robasti immigrated to the United States in 2013 from her home country of Argentina, she was overwhelmed by the culture shock. She didn’t speak a word of English, she was 7,000 miles from her family, and she didn’t know where to turn to find resources needed […]
Lynnwood’s “Peace for Ukraine Vigil”
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 2, 2022 – On Thursday, March 31, the City of Lynnwood held a “Peace for Ukraine Vigil” at City Hall. The vigil was organized by Lynnwood Councilwomen Shannon Sessions and Julieta Altamirano-Crosby and was a collaboration between the Council members, the Lynnwood City Foodbank, and Image Church. Community members in attendance were […]
Verdant awards over $1.5 million to local nonprofits
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 29, 2022 – Verdant Health Board of Commissioners recently approved more than $1.54 million in grants to 14 local nonprofit organizations in support of community health through its recent competitive application process. The following grants were approved: American Heart Association – Stop the Silent Killer: Hypertension in South Snohomish County – $66,997 […]
Lynnwood Times Person of the Year: Executive Director Van Dinh-Kuno
LYNNWOOD Wash., January 6, 2022 – The Lynnwood Times proudly presents the 2021 Person of the Year Award to Van Dinh-Kuno, the Executive Director of Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW). For over three decades, Dinh-Kuno has helped thousands of immigrants and refugees across Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island Counties. Dinh-Kuno’s efforts have […]
The Day of the Dead cultural event at Lynnwood’s City Hall
LYNNWOOD, Wash, November 1, 2021 – On Saturday, October 30, the WAGRO Foundation sponsored a Day of the Dead event at Lynnwood’s City Hall. From dances to costumes, participants got to share their traditions and culture with the community. Traditional Aztec Dance The event began with a traditional Aztec dance performed by the German-Maldonado family […]
Public invited to Day of the Dead event in Lynnwood
Please join us for this celebration of Mexican culture! The Day of the Dead is one of the most important Mexican holidays. Normally celebrated on November 1 or 2, it is a time for families to honor their departed by creating altars and offering them flowers, food and drink. People also dress as catrinas (skeletons) […]
