Lynnwood City Council Candidate Forum
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com https://lynnwoodtimes.com/category/elections/ City Council Candidates running in the primary election gathered at Community Life Center for a candidate forum on July 10. Current council members Christine Frizzell and George Hurst were in attendance, as well as an audience of approximately 70 people. Linda Jones of the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce mediated the […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Shirley Sutton launches her campaign of inclusiveness, fiscal accountability and public safety
by MARIO LOTMORE Supporters of Lynnwood Councilwoman Shirley Sutton gathered on June 30 to kick off her election bid for Lynnwood City Council Position 4. Those in attendance included Lynnwood City Councilman George Hurst, Shoreline Councilman Chris Roberts, former Washington State Senator Maralyn Chase and Lynnwood City Council Candidate Rosamaria Graziani. A more inclusive environment […]
Fundraiser supports DVS work helping victims of domestic violence
By Luke Putvin and Michelle Mitsuuchi-Stork On Thursday, June 6, the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County held its 10th annual Handbag Auction and Luncheon at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. The event included a silent auction with rows of tables lined with handbags of all shapes, sizes, colors and styles; a […]
And they’re off…congested 2019 election season has begun
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The filing period for the 2019 election ended Friday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. The last day to register to vote by mail or online is July 29 and in person, August 6 in order to vote in the Primary. The Primary Election is August 6, 2019. The election season has […]
City council approves construction of Home Depot and apartments
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On May 13, the Lynnwood City Council passed the development agreement for the Lynnwood Place Phase 2 Project located in the southern portion of the former Lynnwood High School at 184th St. north of Alderwood Mall. This project will bring a 137,374 sqaure foot Home Depot with rooftop parking for 441 vehicles […]
Lynnwood remembers the fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Hundreds gathered at the Memorial Day ceremony in Veterans Park on May 27. The program was dedicated to veterans of the Korean War. Those in attendance included: 32nd Legislative District Representative Cindy Ryu; Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith; City Council President Benjamin Goodwin; City Council Vice President Christine Frizzell; City Councilmembers George […]
Whispering Pines re-zone ordinance defeated 4-3
by MAX ERIKSONmax.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com At the April 22 Lynnwood City Council meeting, the ordinance to approve the application to rezone the Whispering Pines affordable housing apartment complex was defeated in a narrow vote by the Council 4-3. After facing scrutiny by residents in the area, and compelling arguments by citizens, the council decided not to grant […]
Lynnwood celebrates 60th birthday at Heritage Park
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 23rd, many gathered at Heritage Park to celebrate Lynnwood’s 60th birthday. Those in attendance included Lynnwood Mayor Smith, Lynnwood Council Vice President Frizzell, councilmember George Hurst, Lynnwood’s Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Lynn Sordel, Lynnwood’s Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Sarah Olson, members of the […]
Whispering Pines may soon welcome hundreds of new residents
City council moves to reopen public testimony on rezoning Whispering Pines by Luke Putvinluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) is set to demolish Whispering Pines in 2022. Whispering Pines Apartments is an affordable housing community constructed in 1968 with 240 units. “Rehabilitating the existing structures to extend their life is not feasible for […]
If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?
WASHINGTON—The Electoral College could help Democrats avoid a complicated situation in the event their presumed Presidential nominee Joe Biden withdraws from the race after his name is printed on ballots. States Newsroom reporters and editors in the network’s 39 states explored how a presidential candidate could be replaced on ballots — should the nominee drop […]
