Candidates file for 2020 election

by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Filing for the 2020 Primary Election closed today, May 15, at 4:00 P.M. All current elected officials representing Lynnwood in Legislative District 21, Legislative District 32, Legislative District 44, County Council Pos. 4 and Congressional District 2 will be facing opposition. LD21 State Representative Position 1 is currently […]
Local officials weigh in on county sheriff’s COVID-19 remarks

by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Statements provided by Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney; Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers; Snohomish County Councilmembers Megan Dunn, Sam Low and Jared Mead; City of Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson; City of Lynnwood spokesperson Julie Moore; State Representative Strom Peterson; State Senator Marko Liias; and Mike Faulk, Deputy Communications […]
Lynnwood Council President Nick Coelho Pushes to Restrict Use of New $2.5M Public Safety Grant Funds

LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood City Council on Monday appointed a labor leader Charles Burgess to the Public Facilities District board, adopted updated environmental regulations and a decade-long water plan, and held an extensive discussion on public safety funding that included pointed questions from Council President Nick Coelho about placing restrictions on how police should use […]
Don’t miss these exciting summer activities in Snohomish County this year; a comprehensive guide

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With hot days ahead there’s no shortage of summer activities throughout Snohomish County this year to get you outside and entertained. The Lynnwood Times has compiled the following list of things to do this summer. Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Equip your best medieval garb, gather the guild, and head to Sky Meadows in Snohomish […]
Election 2021: Winners, losers, and too close to call

ARTICLE UPDATES 7:15 PM Nov 9, 2021: Updated results and added statements from Gary Petershagen, Will Chen, and John Kartak. LT calls election for Gary Petershagen and Shirley Sutton. County has counted 181,510 ballots to a total return of 185,228 ballots. 8:00 PM Nov 5, 2021: Updated results and added statement from Joshua Binda. Lynnwood […]
2021 Primary Election results

🚨UPDATE 5 p.m. Aug 12 🚨Current Turnout: 26.77% up from 26.73% the previous day. Expected county turnout is 28%. Lynnwood turnout is 28.32%. All results are current as of posted update. The next update is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. 🚨UPDATE 5 p.m. Aug 12 🚨 Today, Garth Fell, Snohomish County Auditor, confirmed […]
President Donald J Trump farewell speech to the nation

By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff WASHINGTON D.C., January 19, 2021 – This afternoon President Donald J Trump delivered his farewell speech to the nation. The president delivered a powerful pro-American message. He praised the rebuilding of America’s status in the world, and its restoration of sovereignty and heritage. President Trump highlighted his administration’s […]
In a financial crisis, county officials unite behind a cause

In a financial crisis, county officials unite behind a causeBy Katrina Kukhar | Lynnwood Times Staff On April 23, the Snohomish County Citizens’ Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials (CCSEO) received a proposal signed by elected county officials requesting the commission to not vote for any salary increases for the 2021-2022 time period. The proposal […]