Eagle Scout’s message of peace on Earth
By MARIO LOTMORE Several dozen attended the Peace Pole ribbon cutting that took place at Lynnwood City Hall on June 26. Jim Osbourn of Eagle Scout Troop 309 with various supporting departments, including Lynnwood Parks & Recreation, planted nine Peace Poles across Lynnwood as a reminder to visualize and champion world peace every day. According […]
Local candidates answer the question: Why are you running?
By Luke Putvin and Max Erikson Ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election, the Lynnwood Times will be asking a series of questions to the Snohomish County Council, Lynnwood City Council and Edmonds School District candidates who will be on the primary election ballot. Because Lynnwood City Council Position 6 and Edmonds School District 15 […]
Community gathers at Cops and Kids event
By LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On June 1, about 1000 people came to the Terraces outside Alderwood Mall between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for Lynnwood’s sixth Annual Cops and Kids event. “We created this event as a meaningful way to have direct access in a positive environment to the people in the community, especially kids,” said […]
And they’re off…congested 2019 election season has begun
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The filing period for the 2019 election ended Friday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. The last day to register to vote by mail or online is July 29 and in person, August 6 in order to vote in the Primary. The Primary Election is August 6, 2019. The election season has […]
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 & […]
UPDATE: 3 killed and toddler among four wounded in Seattle Center shooting, 1 in custody with another at large
SEATTLE—Three people were killed and at least four others were wounded, including a toddler, in a shooting Sunday evening at Seattle Center during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival, according to Seattle Police spokesperson assistant chief Tyrone Davis said at Sunday evening’s presser. A young male is in custody and being interviewed. A second […]
Oregon Man Faces Charges After Dragging Protected Sixgill Sharks from Puget Sound for Trophy Photos and Videos
TACOMA — Washington fish and wildlife officers have charged an Oregon man with multiple counts of unlawfully targeting protected sixgill and sevengill sharks after a months-long investigation prompted by online posts and public complaints, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police said. Connor Seifert, 27, faces nine counts of second-degree unlawful recreational fishing, a misdemeanor, […]
10-time convicted felon Kyle Hester escapes Superior Courthouse; deputies seeking public’s help
EVERETT—Convicted felon Kyle Hester, 39, fled the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse around 2:30 p.m. on Friday after a judge ordered him to be taken into custody; Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help for information on his whereabouts. An unidentified woman was seen with Hester, and detectives said Friday evening they believe they […]
AG Brown sues DHS and FEMA for imposing election and immigration conditions on new 2026 grant funding
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on Thursday joined a coalition of more than two dozen states and governors in filing a new federal lawsuit challenging three set of conditions that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have placed on billions of dollars in emergency preparedness grant […]
Man discharges firearm in road rage incident east of Everett
EVERETT—A man discharged his firearm after a reported road rage incident that took place just east of Everett Wednesday evening on the West End Trestle. According to Washington State Patrol, two vehicles were traveling southbound on Interstate 5 around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, taking the ramp to Eastbound US2. An unknown altercation occurred […]
