2025 Washington Politics: Elections, Scandals, Immigration, and Budget Deficits
In 2025, Washington state and Snohomish County politics were defined by high-stakes decisions, legal battles, fiscal pressures and budget deficits, and of course political scandals. Below are the highlights of our state, and local, politics coverage for 2025. Brandy’s Law brings some peace to victim of fatal dog attack in Lynnwood The Lynnwood City Council […]
Lynnwood Council ends 2025 with a bang, now pay more in 2026
LYNNWOOD—At its final 2025 meeting for the year on December 8, attended by over 120 people, Lynnwood City Council swore in Mayor-elect George Hurst and new councilmembers, honored outgoing leaders, then approved (4-3) a 14.7% permit/fee hike and 33% business license increase; unanimously passed 2.7% COLA for city employees; authorized drafting a voter-free 0.1% public […]
Swearing in of new elected officials, Council considers $2.5 million in permit and fee increases
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council will hold its last Business meeting for the year on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Lynnwood City Hall to vote on new salary schedules and permit fee increases for 2026. To view the entire agenda, click here. Permit & Fee Increases The Council will vote on a 14.7% […]
2025 General Election Results: Winners, losers and too close to call!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office has counted 144,887 (26.76%) ballots as of November 5, 2025, for the 2025 General Election. Below is a summary of election outcomes for feature races: City of Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon and Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, Lynnwood City Councilman Josh Binda, Lake Steves Councilmen Kim Daughtry and Gary Petershagen, […]
Lynnwood Celebrates Day of the Dead with Art, Memories, and Community
LYNNWOOD [Marines Scaramazza]—The spirit of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead for English speakers, once again filled the Lynnwood Library with color and meaning on Saturday, November 1, during a celebration that brought together families, artists, and community members from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Organized by the WAGRO Foundation in collaboration with […]
Lynnwood Times election interview: Candidate Bryce Owings
LYNNWOOD—With ballots beginning to mail out, and the November 4 General Elections just a little over two weeks away, Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe sat down with Lynnwood City Council candidate Bryce Owings to hear where he stands on certain topics the city is currently facing. Bryce Owings, is a foreman, certified journeyman carpenter, […]
Op-Ed: Bryce Owings issues statement in response to recent coverage from certain news outlets
I want to speak directly to the people of Lynnwood about my past, the lessons I’ve learned, and what they mean for the person I am today. More than five years ago, my wife and I were in a very difficult and painful period of our lives. We were both struggling with addiction and unhealthy […]
CAP at Edmonds College gives workers an upper hand in the job market, at no cost
EVERETT—At the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP), Edmonds College students can undertake intensive training with hands-on experience, granting them an upper hand in the job market, at absolutely no cost to them. The CAP is an eight-week, 300-hour tuition-free intensive program held at the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) at Paine Field. CAP is intentionally designed […]
Lynnwood Police Guild endorses Cho and Mata for City Council
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Guild, the union representing the men and women of the Lynnwood Police Department, has endorsed both Lynnwood City Council candidates for Position 2 — Ki Seung Cho and Isabel Mata. Last week, The Guild endorsed Dio Boucsieguez for Position 1, Bryce Owings for Position 3, and newly appointed councilman Robert Leutwyler for Position 5. Current council members Derica […]
Lynnwood Police Guild endorses Boucsieguez, Owings, and Leutwyler for City Council
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Guild, the union representing the men and women of the Lynnwood Police Department, has endorsed for Lynnwood City Council newcomers Dio Boucsieguez for Position 1 and Bryce Owings for Position 3, and newly appointed councilman Robert Leutwyler for Position 5. Current council members Derica Escamilla, Position 1, and Josh Binda, Position 3, […]
