Joshua Binda kicks-off Lynnwood City Council campaign
21-year-old Joshua Binda will be the youngest African American elected to public office in Washington State if voted onto the Lynnwood City Council. On March 25, the first-time candidate, running for the Lynnwood City Council, held his virtual campaign kick-off event, where he spoke to an online crowd of over 70 community members. “Making a […]
City of Lynnwood moves forward with plans for stronger presence online
Lynnwood, Wash., April 13, 2021 – In an emotional night, Lynnwood councilmembers offered tacit approval of the city’s plans for a stronger presence on social media. City leaders began by offering warm words of remembrance for late LPD officer Mark Brinkman, who died this week, before pressing on to tend to the business of leading […]
Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th canceled
Lynnwood, Wash., April 9, 2021 – Today in an email to vendors, the city of Lynnwood announced it will be canceling its annual Fair on 44th Community Health and Safety Block Party for this year. The city plans to hold the event in September of 2022. Thousands of people would gather for Lynnwood’s Fair on […]
Lynnwood Transit Center, preparing for growth
By Kienan Briscoe | Lynnwood Times Reporter Lynnwood, Wash. – The future Lynnwood Transit Center, at 200th St. SW and 48th Ave W., is one third complete as it gears toward its 2024 grand opening. Civil construction began in October 2020 and by its opening, the Lynnwood station, and other extensions, will more than double […]
Lynnwood Civil Service Commission seeking applicants
By City of Lynnwood | Press Release Interested individuals will need to complete an application form and attend an upcoming Board or Commission meeting. Civil Service Commissioners must live within our City limits, and be a registered voter. The Civil Service Commission typically meets monthly and is consists of three members, who serve six-year terms. Lynnwood’s […]
Team R.E.A.L. moving Lynnwood closer to being an inclusive city
Noel Pai-Young and Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Lynnwood, Wash., March 15, 2021 – BDS Planning and Urban Design (BDS), a Seattle based firm, was awarded a contract to conduct a Community Equity Analysis that will identify opportunities of inequity within Lynnwood’s policies, programs and services. At the request of the city’s Government Alliance on […]
Mukilteo Police investigating attempted child luring at park
Update 3/5/21 11:49 p.m.: Statement from Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, “I hope all residents keep an eye out for vehicles and individuals matching this description. Together we can keep our kids safe.” MUKILTEO, Wash., March 5, 2021 – The Mukilteo Police Department has received a report of what appears to be an attempted child […]
Kitsap man confesses to assaulting Lynnwood minor
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood, Wash., March 5, 2021 – New details have emerged in the case of the 32-year-old man arrested last week for arranging to meet an underage Lynnwood girl. Documents revealed that the suspect drove the 12-year-old to a residence in Kitsap County and repeated assaulted her. The defendant, […]
Lynnwood City Council Race and Social Justice Coordinator discussion heats up
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood Wash. – The Lynnwood City Council brought in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEI) to have a vigorous discussion about the Lynnwood Race and Social Justice Coordinator Position in their Feb. 16 work session. A motion was raised in the Nov. 23 business meeting by Councilmember […]
Lynnwood’s State of the City Address and how challenge drives change
Mayor Smith provided an overview of the city’s progress in 2020 City Council President Hurst introduced the mayor and provided a response in an exclusive interview with the Lynnwood Times By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Mayor Nicola Smith, in her State of the City address on the morning of January 27, looked back […]
