Who is Lynnwood’s next Chief of Police, Cole Langdon?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 25, 2023—Mayor Christine Frizzell has selected Deputy Chief Cole Langdon to serve as Lynnwood’s next Chief of Police after the retirement of Chief Jim Nelson at the end of this month. On Monday, July 24, Mayor Frizzell brought her formal appointment for City Council’s final confirmation with resounding approval. “Cole Langdon leads […]
Council appoints new Police Chief, allegations of discrimination of PFD Board
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 25, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council confirmed Deputy Chief Cole Langdon as the next Police Chief for the Lynnwood Police Department during their business meeting on July 24. “I live here. I’m raising my family here. I shop here. I’ve been here my whole life — my whole adult life. And so, I’m […]
Legion Park transforms into a rainbow of pride in Arlington
ARLINGTON, July 24, 2023—Hundreds of LGBTQ+ supporters turned out to celebrate the 2nd annual Arlington Pride event on Saturday, blanketing Legion Memorial Park in a rainbow of colorful displays, performances and clothing intended to create a welcoming, loving space. The mid-day event, dubbed Camp Pride, organized by Arlington, WA Pride, offered a lively, joyous calendar […]
Edmonds Police removed over 70 unwanted firearms on Saturday
EDMONDS, Wash., July 23, 2023—Edmonds Police hosted their first Gift Cards for Guns event on Saturday, July 22. A total of forty-four rifles or shotguns and thirty-one handguns were collected. A handgun reported stolen in 1990 was also recovered. Participants could receive a maximum of $200 in Amazon.com gift cards but could turn in as […]
Lynnwood holds fifth Let’s Talk About Safety panel discussion
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2023—Local leaders and community members gathered at Lynnwood Library on Thursday, July 20, to discuss public safety in an open forum setting for its fifth Let’s Talk About Safety event. In addition to asking questions verbally during the forum, attendees were also invited to list their top three concerns about safety […]
NAACP investigation targets Sessions and media in Binda discrimination case
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2023—The Snohomish County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) released their initial findings of its ongoing investigation of alleged discrimination toward Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda on Thursday, July 20, in front of Lynnwood City Hall. In its findings, the organization alleged that fellow Lynnwood City Council President […]
Lynnwood councilwoman preserves the legacy of indigenous artist at Paris-Sorbonne University
PARIS, France, July 20, 2023—Lynnwood City Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, just returned from Paris where she presented on the life and work of Florentina López de Jesús, an indigenous Amuzgo artist, for Paris-Sorbonne University’s Cultural Preservation through Indigenous Storytelling conference. The three-day conference, spanning from June 28 through June 30, was hosted by Information, Medium, […]
Council update on the Future of the Mukilteo Waterfront Development Project
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 19, 2023—Council Vice-President Louis Harris and Councilman Tom Jordal, members of the Mukilteo Port of Everett Agreement Negotiating Team, provide the following update to the latest progress to the Waterfront Development Project. As the City Council appointed liaisons to the Port of Everett we want to ensure that the process of partnering […]
Utah boarding school loses license after death of Arlington teen
HURRICANE, Utah, July 18, 2023—Diamond Ranch Academy, a Utah-based therapeutic boarding school, has lost its license after Taylor Goodridge, 17, a Stillaguamish tribe member who lived in Arlington, Washington, died within its care last year. The Utah’s Department of Health and Services determined the clinic failed to provide life-saving care that could have prevented her […]
Paine Field changes name to Seattle Paine Field International Airport
EVERETT, Wash., July 18, 2023—Paine Field Snohomish County Airport announced it is formally changing its name to “Seattle Paine Field International Airport” today, July 18, in order to market the airport’s international reach. By adding “Seattle” to the airport’s name it hopes to reach a broader range of tourists, investors, and travelers while reinforcing its […]
