Lynnwood Alano Club recovery center forced to relocate when needed most

LYNNWOOD, Was., July 13, 2023—For 26 years the Lynnwood Alano Club has offered a safe space for those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction but now they’re being forced to move in a time the city needs their services the most. Glen Cunningham, President of the Lynnwood Alano Club, informed the Lynnwood Times he was […]
Lynnwood to address drug enforcement measures on July 24

LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 11, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will act on drug enforcement measures during their next business meeting on July 24, according to Council President Shannon Sessions. During the council’s July 7 business meeting, Sessions gave an update on the council’s plans regarding the Blake decision and the city’s drug ordinance passed back in […]
Thousands of fentanyl pills, meth, and weapons seized in Lynnwood arrest

LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 3, 2023—Deon Dwayne Coates, 46, was arrested in Lynnwood on multiple counts of manufacturing and delivery with intent to sell illegal drugs and the unlawful possession of a firearm at approximately 4:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, Seattle Police Narcotics detectives, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, on June 29, arrived in Lynnwood […]
Lynnwood Council approves funding to hire additional Deputy City Clerk

LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 26, 2023—Lynnwood City Council on Monday, June 26, approves funding for one additional Deputy City Clerk, authorizes Mayor Christine Frizzell to sign a Multi-Jurisdictional Partnering Agreement with Sound Transit, and approves research to be conducted on a HASCO rezone proposal. Public Hearing: Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and 6 Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) […]
Massive turnout launching Lynnwood Council Vice President’s 2023 campaign kickoff

LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 24, 2023—To an impressive turnout of just over 100 supporters at her home, Lynnwood Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby kicked off her 2023 re-election campaign themed “Building Community,” with a message of growth, public safety, mental health, and environment. “In a world full of spectators, let’s be players,” Councilwoman Dr. Altamirano-Crosby […]
Lynnwood holds roundtable on homelessness and drug addiction

LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 23, 2023—The City of Lynnwood held a roundtable discussion on homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction Wednesday, June 22, featuring the Lynnwood City Council, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, and behavioral and treatment specialists working with the Lynnwood Police Department, South County Fire, Verdant Health, Compass Health, Volunteers of America, and several city […]
A pooch led police on a chase down Mukilteo Speedway

MUKILTEO, Wash., June 2, 2023—A red-haired Australian Shepherd mix-breed lived up to its name Friday afternoon leading her caretakers on a 3-mile chase throughout southern Mukilteo that stopped traffic on a major state highway and outran the police! Honey, the clever pooch, got away from her owner’s caretakers near the Front 9 Condominium complex on […]
One dead, one injured, in Lynnwood after man shoots alleged car thieves

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 23, 2023—A man staying in a Lynnwood hotel shot two alleged car thieves he said were attempting to steal his truck Tuesday morning, May 23. One individual, a male in his 30’s, has died and the other, a female, has been taken to a nearby hospital after sustaining two gunshot wounds, according […]
Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang resigns for new King County position

MUKILTEO, Wash., May 18, 2023—After 20 years on the force, Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang is stepping down to pursue the next chapter of his career as King County Sheriff Office’s Chief of Community Programs and Services. Beginning June 2, Kang will lead communications, community engagement, media relations, and contracting units, while overseeing priorities for […]
To catch a thief: Catalytic converter stolen from Lynnwood Food Bank truck

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 11, 2023—Surveillance video shows that at approximately 7:08 a.m. on Sunday morning, May 7, a man covered from head-to-toe, stole the catalytic converter off of the food truck of the Lynnwood Food Bank. “We may have to adjust some of our mobile distributions due to this gentleman stealing our catalytic converter from […]