Lynnwood needs accountable Leadership: Why George Hurst is the Right Choice
Lynnwood is at a crossroads. With major budget challenges, a troubling pattern of leadership failures at City Hall, and scandals making Lynnwood the laughingstock of the state, voters deserve a mayor who will restore accountability, transparency, and trust. That leader is George Hurst. Under Christine Frizzell’s leadership, Lynnwood’s budget has veered off course now 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, […]
Lynnwood Times election interview: Candidate Dio Boucsieguez
LYNNWOOD—With just over two weeks left until the November 4 General Elections, the Lynnwood Times invited Lynnwood CC candidate Dio Boucsieguez back for another interview with a new set of questions on his platform and policies. The first time the Lynnwood Times interviewed Boucsieguez was just before the Primaries. The Times also reached out to […]
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, […]
Brother of Lynnwood Councilwoman faces theft charge in alleged porch piracy amid conflict-of-interest concerns
LYNNWOOD—In the early hours of August 14, 2025, Joshua De La Cruz, the 37-year-old brother of Lynnwood lawmaker City Councilwoman Derica Escamilla, was arrested on a charge of third-degree theft following an alleged incident involving stolen packages and mail from a residential porch. The case, handled by the Lynnwood Police Department, has raised questions about […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denies the evidence, says her dog never ‘bit a human’
LYNNWOOD—During Council Comments at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denied that her 109-pound, 2-year-old male Dogo Argentino/Boxer mix named Sumo has ever bitten anyone. She also denied that the dog has ever attacked a human. “Just clarify,” Escamilla said, “My dog has not bit a human for […]
Campaign Update: Regional Leaders Endorse Cassie Franklin for Everett’s Future
EVERETT—As Everett moves toward an important election, leaders across the region are standing firmly behind Mayor Cassie Franklin and her proven, forward-thinking leadership. Fourteen current mayors and three former mayors have endorsed Franklin’s re-election, a strong show of confidence from peers who understand firsthand the challenges and responsibilities of leading a city. “City and County Councilmembers make rules […]
Councilwoman’s Dog Sparks Outrage: Deadly Dog Attack, Alleged Cover-Up, and a City’s Failure to Act
LYNNWOOD—Multiple Lynnwood residents shared their concerns with the Lynnwood Times of a dog in their neighborhood that, after multiple attacks, has yet to be classified as a Dangerous Animal. The dog has bitten two people, leaving one unable to work, and has bitten at least three dogs, contributing to the death of one—all in less […]
Housing Hope and ESD break ground on new affordable housing unit, Scriber Place
LYNNWOOD—Housing Hope and the Edmonds School District (ESD) broke groundon its upcoming Scriber Place, a 52-unit multi-family affordable housing development that will serve McKinney-Vento homeless families primarily located in the Edmonds School District. The new community is a collaboration between Edmonds School District (who will be leasing the 2.2 acres site) and Housing Hope. Currently, […]
Lynnwood City Council balances downtown innovation with budget shortfall
LYNNWOOD—At a three-hour work session Monday, September 15, Lynnwood’s City Council walked a cautious tightrope between innovating its City Center, through the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFC) Master Plan, while balancing short-term financing strategies to tackle the city’s looming $10.7 million budget deficit. Reimagining “The District” One third of Monday’s meeting revolved around the LPFD […]
