City Council discusses reducing the inmate population and the city’s loss of revenue
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Lynnwood City Council and city staff came together virtually for the April 13 business meeting to discuss the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Police Chief Tom Davis explained to the council, via the video communication tool Zoom, that the Lynnwood Police Department has been taking action to reduce the […]
Fourth annual STEP UP: Moving racial equity forward conference
Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) is hosting its 4th annual STEP UP: Moving Racial Equity Forward Conference: Friday July 24, 2020 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Lynnwood Convention Center Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-up-2020-moving-racial-equity-forward-conference-tickets-92379711203 Conference Information: https://stepupconference.org/ STEP UP has become an integral day for LSC to continue building the capacity of our leaders and communities, and support change […]
Thousands attend 2nd annual NerdFaire Con
LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated: February 6, 2020. Close to 2000 people were at the Lynnwood Convention Center for the second annual NerdFaire Con. The convention area was packed with vendors selling board games, art, figures and other things, and there were activities as well. Many people sat and played board games with one another, […]
City Council passes motion to create ad hoc housing task force
By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated October 31, 2019 After previous discussion at the council business meeting on October 14 and the work session on October 21, the Lynnwood City Council passed the motion to create an ad hoc housing task force on October 28. The motion passed 4-2 with Council President Benjamin Goodwin and […]
Mayor Nicola Smith’s State of the City Address
By Luke Putvin On Thursday June 13 Residents, city staff, volunteers and elected officials attended Mayor Nicola Smith’s State of the City address at Lynnwood Convention Center. Over 200 were in attendance. Prior to Mayor Smith’s speech, City Council President Benjamin Goodwin spoke to the audience. He reminded everyone that he was not seeking reelection […]
2019 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
City recognizes community service In recognition of 19,000 hours of volunteer hours in 2018, the city of Lynnwood hosted a “Roaring 20’s” themed volunteer appreciation dinner at the Lynnwood Convention Center on April 24. The event respresented volunteers from the Arts Commission, Civil Service Commission, History & Heritage Board, Human Services Commission, Diversity, Equity & […]
Step Up puts racial equity on the county’s to-do list
by CAROL LADWIG carol.ladwig@lynnwoodtimes.com For the third straight year, business and community leaders from throughout Snohomish County will gather in Lynnwood at the end of the month for a conference about structural racism and how to take it apart. Equity and the fight against discrimination is a hot topic in conversations around the country right […]
One of Washington’s youngest delegates returns from her first ever DNC
CHICAGO, IL.—Jonnika Kwon, 17, one of the Washington State Democrat Party’s youngest national delegates and Chair of the Washington High School Democrats, returned home from her first ever Democratic National Convention (DNC) last week feeling proud to be an American and excited for what the future holds for her party. The convention was held in […]
RFK Jr. drops out of the 2024 race, endorses Trump
PHEONIX—Robert F Kennedy Jr (RFK Jr), on Friday, August 23, officially suspended his campaign to be the 47th President of the United States, endorsing Republican Presidential nominee, Donald J Trump. “Suspending my candidacy is a heart-rending decision for me, but I’m convinced it’s the best hope for ending the Ukraine war and ending the chronic […]
magniX partners with NASA to develop hybrid, battery powered, airliners
EVERETT—Everett-based transportation electrification company magniX is partnering with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in developing technology to power hybrid-electric regional aircrafts as part of NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project. The EPFD project partners with several leaders in the aerospace industry in order to demonstrate electrified aircraft propulsion technology to reduce emissions […]
