Lynnwood’s revenue is taking a nosedive, not helping the city’s multi-million-dollar deficit
LYNNWOOD—Things aren’t looking good for the City of Lynnwood’s finances, Finance Director Michelle Meyer reported Monday, July 21, a $5.1 million shortfall between General Fund revenues and expenditures through second quarter. This is in addition to the city’s already projected $4.2 million deficit. “We’re going through some difficult times,” said Mayor Frizzell before reading a […]
Lynnwood Mayor releases update on 2025-26 budget deficit
In adopting the 2025-2026 biennium budget, we’ve positioned the City’s finances to keep pace with the exponential growth that Lynnwood has experience over the last decade. This rapid expansion has led to an increased demand for city services. In response a series of policy decisions were made to add critical services and programs to meet […]
Gov Ferguson tours site of fuel spill into Indian Creek
PORT ANGELES—On July 18, 2025, a fuel tanker truck accident on Highway 101 near the Elwha River Bridge in Port Angeles, Washington, resulted in an estimated 3,000 gallons of diesel and gasoline spilling into Indian Creek, a tributary of the Elwha River, the city’s primary potable water source. The incident triggered a rapid response from […]
Lynnwood cuts ribbon on College Place Improvement Project; a safer route to schools
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood said goodbye to its last gravel road Monday as Mayor Christine Frizzell and City staff cut the ribbon on the College Place Improvement Project – which will allow safer access for drivers, residents, and students of the nearby elementary and middle schools. “Safety is paramount for our city and our community. […]
ICE arrest of high school theater manager raises questions on immigration verification in school hiring
KIRKLAND—Fernando Rocha, theater manager at Juanita High School in Kirkland, was arrested by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as first reported by independent journalist, and senior fellow with Discovery Institute, Jonathan Choe on Sunday, July 20. Rocha’s arrest by ICE may signal a loophole in the Keep Washington Working Act that may […]
Mukilteo mayoral candidate holds campaign kickoff at Lighthouse Park
MUKILTEO—Current Mukilteo Councilman and Mayoral candidate, Steve Schmalz held his campaign kickoff event Tuesday, July 15, at the Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. Approximately 45 people attended the kickoff event to enjoy a BBQ and show their support. Schmalz told the Lynnwood Times, he plans to “hit the ground running,” and start door-knocking for his campaign. Schmalz […]
Everett’s Intermodal Yard awarded $2 million to improve waste management
EVERETT– The Snohomish County Public Works Department was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for its Everett Intermodal Yard Curve Improvement project – a $34 million project designed to improve rail capacity and safety while bringing much-needed improvements to the county’s solid waste management system. The dollars come from […]
UW engineering students develop smart technology solution to improve ballot collection for Snohomish County
EVERETT – A team of University of Washington students from the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department has developed a comprehensive technology solution to help Snohomish County improve its ballot collection process, demonstrating how academic partnerships can drive real-world innovation in election administration. The six-student capstone team created an integrated system called “Collect. Calculate. Dispatch.” that […]
Lynnwood’s new CJC has a successful first year with more planned on the horizon
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon and staff, gave an update on the city’s new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program at the Community Justice Center (CJC) during a Council Work Session on Wednesday, July 16. “It’s been really incredible seeing this project move along,” said Lynnwood City Council President Nick Coelho. “I’ve spoke to multiple Police […]
US Senate cancels $9 billion in previously approved funding from NPR, PBS, foreign aid programs
WASHINGTON — The United States Senate agreed to legislation early Thursday, July 17, that will cancel $9 billion in previously approved funding for public broadcasting and various foreign aid accounts in another victory for the Trump administration. “Tonight, Senate Republicans pulled the plug on more than 1,500 public radio and TV stations across America – silencing […]
