Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell announces 2025 re-election bid

LYNNWOOD—Christine Frizzell is seeking re-election as Mayor of Lynnwood, launches her Right Experience for Lynnwood campaign. “March 8th is International Women’s Day, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election on this day of celebrating the individual purpose and strength of women all over the world,” said MayorFrizzell. “As noted in my State […]
Marysville police apprehend Level II Sex Offender

MARYSVILLE—Robert Anthony Fiore, 50s, of Marysville, was arrested on February 14, on five counts of sexually explicit depictions of minors and two counts of dealing in sexually explicit depictions of minors. Marysville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from the Marysville Pro-Act Team and the Washington Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, served […]
Cantwell and Spokane Police Chief testify on Washington drug trafficking

WASHINGTON—The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing titled Interdicting Illicit Drug Trafficking: A view from the Front Lines on Wednesday, February 26, where ranking member Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), joined by Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall, testified on the impacts of fentanyl in Washington State and the need to improve drug […]
A City with a Purpose: Lynnwood Mayor delivers 2025 State of the City

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell delivered her State of the City address at the Lynnwood Event Center on Wednesday, February 26, centering on the theme of a “purpose”-driven future, prioritizing the safety and improving the quality of life all Lynnwood residents. The event was emceed by Frank Percival with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce. Prior to […]
What you need to know: Who are the final 8 candidates vying to fill Lynnwood City Council vacancy

LYNNWOOD—From a total of 19 applicants vying to fill the Lynnwood City Council Position 5 vacancy, formerly held by Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, the Council on February 10 selected 8 the final candidates to interview on Tuesday, February 18, during the regularly scheduled Work Session. The City Council will vote at a Special Business Meeting on Thursday, February […]
RISNW, Lynnwood Food Bank, Verdant, and LPD team up for wellness pop-up event

LYNNWOOD—Scores of passenger vehicles wrapped around the Verdant Health Commission building in Lynnwood on Monday afternoon with those from immigrant communities concerned about food insecurity in the wake of federal immigration enforcement actions throughout Puget Sound. “A lot of immigrant refugee families have self-terminated their benefits,” Van Dinh-Kuno, Executive Director of Refugee and Immigrant Services […]
New Investigation: Lynnwood City Council Vice President alleged Everett address

LYNNWOOD—A six-week long, in-depth Lynnwood Times investigation has uncovered that Lynnwood City Council Vice President Josh Binda was evicted from his Lynnwood apartment in 2023 and has been allegedly living at a south Everett address near Seattle Paine Field Airport for at least the last 12 months he has served on the Lynnwood City Council. […]
Mukilteo police chief says state law ties the hands of police in illegal immigration enforcement

In a message to residents on Friday, Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn shared that the Keep Washington Working Act prevents law enforcement from assisting in immigration enforcement. Below is his community message in its entirety: In light of the recent DOJ memo concerning local law enforcement cooperation with immigration enforcement, I want to reassure our […]
Lynnwood Times Political Maverick of the Year goes to Brian Heywood

The Lynnwood Times Political Maverick of the Year for 2024 goes to Brian Heywood, CEO of Taiyo Pacific Partners and founder of Let’s Go Washington, for introducing a record-breaking six citizen initiatives during the 2024 legislative session—three of which were approved by both legislative chambers (the most citizen initiatives ever approved by law makers in […]
Automatic License Plate Recognition cameras coming to Lynnwood

LYNNWOOD—For almost 20 years, photo enforcement cameras have been used to improve traffic safety in Lynnwood; now, Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras will be added to the city’s arsenal to combat rising motor vehicle thefts. At its Monday Business Meeting, the City Council approved the Lynnwood Police Department to enter into a two-year agreement […]