Public Facilities District welcomes investigation of Board and Executive Director
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 12, 2023—After public comments, mostly surrounding the Lynnwood Public Facilities District, the City Council postponed ARPA funding allocations until its next Business Meeting, approved the mayor to submit a grant for the overlay of two tennis courts, and renewed its Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Snohomish County and the Urban County Consortium during […]
Fair on 44th draws thousands to the Lynnwood Civic Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 11, 2023—Six blocks of 44th Avenue, from 188th Street Southwest to 194th Street Southwest, were closed off on Saturday, September 9, for the Fair on 44th – the city’s annual community health and safety block party! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. attendees could participate in free tours, demonstrations, and activities from […]
Meadowdale High School to receive two new clinicians to support student mental and behavioral health
LYNNWOOD, Wash, August 30, 2023—Meadowdale High School will be receiving two new School-based Clinicians that will offer mental and behavioral support for Lynnwood students in the coming months. The program will be offered through the Center for Human Services and paid for with approximately $200,000 from the city of Lynnwood’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. […]
Council approves ARPA funds for eight projects focused on youth and families
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved eight community projects utilizing $668,130 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at its Business Meeting on August 14. The council will further discuss and allocate the remaining $144,177 of ARPA funds at its September 5 meeting — the council is in summer recess until September. […]
Lynnwood Times journalists win up to a dozen WNPA 2023 Better Newspaper awards
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 30, 2023—The Lynnwood Times is proud to announce it will be receiving up to a dozen awards at Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s (WNPA) 136th annual Convention this October 6 through 7 at the Red Lion Hotel – Kennewick Columbia Center as part of its 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. A special thanks to our readers […]
Public Hearings, Gun Buyback Program tops upcoming council meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 10, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, June 12, to hold two Public Hearings—Moratorium on the Acceptance of Substance Abuse Clinic Applications and 2023 Comprehensive Plan— and discuss/vote on a Gun Buyback Program and to rename a local street. The mayor is also expected to be given […]
Letter-to-Editor: We cannot normalize noncompliance with the PDC
Dear Editor: I am saddened to hear of Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda’s misadventures. Sadly, those misadventures now include not paying fines to the Public Disclosure Commission – putting Councilmember Binda in the same league as… Alex Tsimerman. Yes, the same Alex Tsimerman who believes it is his solemn duty to spew hate at public […]
Lynnwood Councilman under new campaign finance investigation by Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 5, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) today has opened a new enforcement case against Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda for failure to file his 2022 Personal Financial Affairs Disclosure Statement (F-1 report) on time. Also, according to PDC records, Councilman Binda has failed to pay any of the $1,250 in […]
Council discusses appropriating at least $220,000 to Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 4, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council discussed a proposal for a mental and behavioral health program for Edmonds schools during their work session on Monday. The council also received an introduction on possible annexation options and covered potential changes to council rules regarding attendance to meetings via Zoom. The proposal from the Center […]
Lynnwood temporarily halts applications for substance abuse outpatient clinics
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 18, 2023—To ensure adequate evaluation of its zoning codes, the Lynnwood City Council, during an emergency Special Business Meeting on Monday, April 17, voted 5-1 to an immediate six-month halt of the acceptance and processing of all applications for substance abuse outpatient clinics within its boundaries. Because the City of Lynnwood Municipal […]
