Historical Heritage Park Water Tower restoration ceremony
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 29, 2022 – The city of Lynnwood held a ribbon cutting ceremony, Friday, April 29, celebrating the recently restored Heritage Park Water Tower, as part of the Phase II Improvement Project supported by the Elizabeth Ruth Wallace Living Trust, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation, Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission, and the Washington […]
Lynnwood delays DEI commissioner vote, approves millions in ARPA expenditures
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 27, 2022 – In a long, contentious, meeting Monday, April 26, Lynnwood City Council postponed approving DEI commissioner candidate Arra Rael while approving Rick Michels to the Board of Ethics and Matt Cail to the Planning Commission. The Council also debated doubling the amount of proposed residential units at the future City […]
City Council meeting agendas for the week of April 24
To keep you informed of local city council legislation impacting your daily life, the Lynnwood Times has compiled agendas from cities across Snohomish County. Find your city below and stay informed! For more details on an upcoming meeting, click the agenda packets link for the city. CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FROM AROUND THE SOUND The City […]
$28.7 million invested to sustain vital economic corridor in Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS, Wash., April 16, 2022 – To the sounds of passing cargo trucks and the flowing South Fork Stillaguamish River, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) was joined by county and local leaders to celebrate funding awarded to replace the Granite Falls Bridge 102. The $28.7 million project, when complete in 2026, is expected to generate […]
Lynnwood plants 18 native trees in honor of Arbor Day
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 14, 2022 – Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, joined by Councilwoman Shirley Sutton, Director Lynn Sordel of Parks and Recreation, Edmonds Community College students, and Village Community Service volunteers planted 18 native trees at Scriber Lake Park, Wednesday, April 13, in honor of Washington State Arbor Day. Just a day before, on Monday, […]
Woman shot by pellet gun at Picnic Point Park
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 14, 2022 – A woman was shot in the head by what she believed was some sort of pellet gun Tuesday, April 12, while taking one of her daily strolls through Picnic Point Park. Thien Truong encountered a group of three high school-aged boys while walking with her dog and husband in […]
Body of 67-year-old man found in Lighthouse Park
MUKILTEO, April 12, 2022 – On March 27, around 11 p.m., a Mukilteo Police Officer discovered the body of Gary A. Johnson, 67, of Langley, WA, in Mukilteo’s Lighthouse Park during a routine clearing and closure of the park. The officer stated in his police report that the cause of death appeared to be suicide, […]
Port of Everett authorizes $15 million treasury note to fund Millwright project
EVERETT, Wash., April 8, 2022 – The Port of Everett Commission authorized the sale of a $15 million treasury note to the Snohomish County Treasurer’s Office on April 5, marking a first-of-its-kind investment by the County to fund local economic development infrastructure at the Port. The action allows the Port to leverage its excellent A2 […]
Marysville Jon Nehring: A leader, a husband, a father
You can’t help but notice his flat-top haircut the first time you meet Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. His first ever buzz cut was when he was 15. He said it was out of necessity. If he lets it grow, “It’s a big poof thing. My hair’s a wreck,” he said. The thing is, the 1950’s […]
Amazon donates $140K for Strawberry Fields upgrades
MARYSVILLE, Wash., April 5, 2022 – Soccer players in north Snohomish County can look forward to future extended playing seasons thanks in part to a $140,000 donation from Amazon that will help fund planned upgrades at Marysville’s Strawberry Fields Athletic Center. “Strawberry Fields is a true gem in Marysville and Snohomish County, providing a great place […]
