2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
Lynnwood council wrestles to approve 2.7% COLA increase for non-union staff
LYNNWOOD—Facing a structural budget deficit that is still short approximately $3.1 million, Lynnwood City Council members are wrestling with whether to grant non-represented (GSO) city employees the same 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) the City is being asked to approve for its unionized AFSCME employees. Human Resources Director Annie Vandenkooy urged the City Council on Monday, […]
Lynnwood Council Confronts $10M Budget Gap, Eyes Tax Hikes, New Farmers Market Initiative
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council tackled some of the city’s pressing financial and operational issues at its Work Session Monday, November 3, in addition to discussing a new farmers-market initiative at the Lynnwood City Center, and the city’s contract for prosecutorial services. Budget Review and Tax Outlook The bulk of Monday’s Work Session centered on the […]
Eight former Lynnwood leaders slam Frizzell’s failures, endorse George Hurst for Mayor
As former leaders and long-time public servants of the City of Lynnwood, we urge you to vote for George Hurst for Mayor. The city and community cannot afford another 4 years of Christine Frizzell as Mayor. We have witnessed firsthand the incumbent’s incompetence and the damage she has done during her one term as Mayor. […]
Everett mayoral showdown: Franklin defends record as Murphy pushes for fiscal overhaul
LYNNWOOD—In the race for Everett’s next mayor, incumbent Cassie Franklin and challenger Scott Murphy squared off in an exclusive Lynnwood Times interview, led by Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe, ahead of the November 4 general election. With Everett grappling with rapid growth, a $7.9 million budget deficit through 2026, surging homelessness, and rising youth […]
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, […]
Lynnwood Times election interview with Mayoral candidate George Hurst
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 Mayoral candidate George Hurst to hear where he stands on certain topics the city is currently facing. The Lynnwood Times also reached out to current Mayor, […]
‘Hit me with your best shot!’ Isabel Mata launches campaign for Lynnwood City Council, aiming to foster safety, care, and inclusion
LYNNWOOD—Isabel Mata, a freelance writer and mindfulness meditation counselor who identifies as an openly queer member of the LGBTQ+ community, officially kicked off her campaign for Lynnwood City Council Position 2, on Friday, August 15, at Peace of Mind Brewing in Lynnwood. The Position 2 seat is currently held by Councilman Patrick Decker who is […]
Snohomish County facing $23.6 million biennium budget deficit
EVERETT—It was revealed at Tuesday’s Finance Committee meeting, that Snohomish County is projecting at least a $23.6 million deficit for the 2025-2026 biennium, in addition to a $14 million year-over-year structural deficit extending through December of 2030. “So, it’s a doubling of our structural deficit,” Mead said during Tuesday’s meeting. “So, our hair is on […]
Mukilteo residents: Vote this fall on boosting our EMS levy to keep fire & medical services strong!
The citizens of Mukilteo will have the opportunity to vote on increasing the city’s emergency medical services (EMS) levy this fall. The projected cost of providing EMS and fire services in Mukilteo in 2026 is $6.4 million. There are two primary sources of funding for these services. Fire protection is funded through general property and […]
