Exclusive interview with Marysville Police Chief Erik Scairpon
MARYVSILLE, Wash. – In our ongoing podcast series on public safety, Lynnwood Times contributor Bo Brusco interviews Chief Erik Scairpon of the Marysville Police Department about staffing shortages and the importance of prioritizing officer wellness. With 80 commissioned positions, the Marysville Police Department (MPD) is the third-largest law enforcement agency in Snohomish County. Today, the […]
Apply to serve on Marysville Parks Board
MARYSVILLE, Wash. — Want to help shape the future of Marysville parks? The city has an opening on the Parks, Culture and Recreation Advisory Board for a term ending Aug. 31, 2024. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every odd-numbered month. It advises the Parks, Culture and Recreation department and the […]
From small town to city, “The Lynnwood Song” by Joanne Davis
LYNNWOOD — For years, Joanne Davis, 83, has been coming to Lynnwood’s Veterans Park to play her guitar and sing among the flowers and birds. She favors classics from Elvis and Creedance Clearwater Revival to Jimmy Rogers and Marty Robbins. “It’s just regular music that most everybody knows,” she explains from a park bench while […]
Marysville accepting applications for neighborhood and business improvement grants
MARYSVILLE — Well-kept neighborhoods and business areas provide benefits to both residents and visitors. That’s why the City of Marysville offers Community Beautification Grants. This program invites homeowners, residents and local business owners in the downtown area to apply for city funding to help beautify outdoor and exterior spaces. This is a competitive grant process. […]
Marysville’s Strawberry Festival back in bloom after a 2-year hiatus
MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 22, 2022 – After two years of pandemic challenges, Marysville’s annual Strawberry Festival came back in full swing this year. The festival is a week-long, family-oriented celebration that includes a market, carnival, and parade. A Marysville tradition since 1932, the Strawberry Festival has been bringing communities from all over the county together […]
Exciting projects in development at Marysville’s Public Works Department
MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 20, 2022 – With 70,000 residents and counting, Marysville is the second largest city in Snohomish County. Integral to the City’s development is its Public Works Department, led by Jeffrey Laycock (seen in featured image). Having been with Marysville for 15 years, Public Works Director Laycock has seen the City transform. Today, […]
Marysville invests $200K in community service programs
MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 2, 2022 – Five local human services programs will receive city funds to help support community services that are important to and used by Marysville residents. The Marysville City Council approved the grants at its May 23 Council meeting. Because grant requests outnumbered available funds, the city focused awards on providing basic […]
Marysville man travels to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
MARYSVILLE, Wash., April 30, 2022 – Marysville man Suavek Lobrow, 62, watched the war in Ukraine unfold from his TV on the other side of the world. But after three weeks of witnessing the suffering of his fellow human beings, Lobrow felt compelled to take action. On Tuesday, March 8, Lobrow told his employer at […]
City Council meeting agendas for the week of April 24
To keep you informed of local city council legislation impacting your daily life, the Lynnwood Times has compiled agendas from cities across Snohomish County. Find your city below and stay informed! For more details on an upcoming meeting, click the agenda packets link for the city. CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FROM AROUND THE SOUND The City […]
Marysville Mayor’s Coffee Klatch returns May 2
Do you have questions about City of Marysville programs and projects? Ask Mayor Jon Nehring at his next Coffee Klatch on Monday, May 2, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave. Mayor Nehring holds informal Coffee Klatch sessions several times a year. City staff are also on hand to help […]
