County and Lake Stevens pass the first Interlocal Annexation
The Lake Stevens Southeast Interlocal Annexation is the first of its kind. Before state legislation passed in early 2020, residents were able to vote on annexation. But now, counties and cities can do so through interlocal agreements in order to comply with the Growth Management Act. The county land that will soon become a part […]
Lake Stevens council set to disperse $9.5M in ARPA funds
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., July 23, 2021 – The City of Lake Stevens is set to receive $9.466 million in federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The city council unanimously passed a motion to allow the mayor to disperse the ARPA funding as recommended during their meeting on July 13, though future changes […]
Lake Stevens PD sees decrease in vandalism after installing security cameras
LAKE STEVENS, Wash – No further acts of vandalism after security cameras installed at Davies Beach in Lake Stevens on June 4, according to Deputy Chief Jeffrey Beazizo. Later this month security cameras are planned to be installed in North Cove and Frontier Heights. Over the past few months, the city reported vandalism that has […]
Lake Stevens going investing in efficiency with Lean Six Sigma
LAKE STEVENS, Wash – Nine city staff members and one Lake Stevens Sewer District employee recently graduated from a Lean Six Sigma training program in order to better serve residents and improve internal processes in the city. The idea was paid for by the city staff’s development budget and coined by Mayor Brett Gailey, in […]
Lake Stevens fireworks resolution
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. – The Lake Stevens City Council passed a resolution to put an advisory measure regarding consumer fireworks on the next general election ballot during their meeting on June 22. The resolution passed with only Council Member Shawn Frederick voting against it. Currently, the use and sales of fireworks is regulated by Lake […]
Lake Stevens amends Marijuana Ordinance
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 18, 2021 – Lake Stevens City Council passed Ordinance 1119 during their meeting on June 8, updating regulations on marijuana facilities development. The ordinance amends two Lake Stevens Municipal Codes (LSMC) under Title 14 Land Use Code: 14.44.097 Marijuana Facilities and 14.08.010 Definitions of Basic Terms. Four voted in favor of […]
Lake Stevens Pride Month Proclamation
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. – June was declared as “Pride Month” during the May 25 Lake Stevens city council meeting. Councilwoman Anji Jorstad read the proclamation during the online meeting, but the majority of time was devoted to discussion, community input, and ultimately the formation of a Community Advisory Council. Community members largely advocated for a […]
Memorial for Lake Stevens trooper defaced
Lake Stevens, Wash. – In the days leading up to the resolution of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction, a Lake Stevens memorial, honoring the life and service of fallen trooper Sean O’Connell, was defaced with an anti-police message. In May, 2013, motorcycle state trooper Sean O’Connell, 38, was killed on duty during the […]
City of Lake Stevens in legal fight with Sewer District
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Lake Stevens Sewer District is pushing back against the city of Lake Stevens for a one-sided decision to absorb district operations twelve years earlier than planned. On March 9, the Snohomish County Superior Court granted a motion put forward by the district, preventing the city’s integration of […]
20-year-old woman drowns in Lake Stevens
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lake Stevens, Wash., February 22, 2021 – A 20-year old woman drowned in Lake Stevens Saturday, February 20, according to the Lake Stevens Police Department. At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Lake Stevens resident Anna Marie Lopez got out of a vehicle off of North Lakeshore Drive and […]
