Lynnwood Council Member Jessica Roberts withdraws from appointment
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Candidate Jessica Ann Roberts has withdrawn today to be appointed to the Lynnwood City Council, according to the City of Lynnwood. Roberts was appointed to the City Council by a unanimous decision on Monday, March 10. In a statement to the Everett Herald as to why she withdrew, Roberts wrote: “My personal […]
Cannibalism, sexual assault, and murder: The alleged fantasies of newly appointed council member
LYNNWOOD—Newly appointed Lynnwood City Council member Jessica Roberts’ now deleted alleged Reddit profile, Other_Ardvark_6105, dabbles in some dark fantasies including, but not limited to, sexually assaulting women, cannibalizing them, and murder. Many of these posts are found in a subreddit for vorarephilia, which is the fetish of drawing sexual gratification from consuming, or being consumed […]
Lynnwood City Council calls Special Meeting to reconsider appointment
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council announced today it is calling a Special Business Meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, to consider rescinding the appointment of Jessica Ann Roberts to the council. Roberts was appointed to the council on Monday, March 10, to fill the Position 5 vacancy left by Julieta Altamirano-Crosby. The notice from […]
George Hurst announces his 2025 Campaign for Lynnwood Mayor
Lynnwood City Council member, and former Council President, George Hurst is challenging the incumbent to be the next mayor of Lynnwood. “When I was elected to my third term on the City Council in 2023, I did not think I would be running for Mayor,” Councilman Hurst says, “But during the past two years, I […]
Binda breaks silence on Everett address discrepancies, says he was just ‘housesitting’
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Joshua Binda broke his silence surrounding allegations made that he has been living in Everett during council’s meeting Monday, February 10, claiming that he had simply been housesitting for his father while he was out of the country tending to his ailing mother in Liberia. Council Vice President Binda’s grandmother […]
Leadership Snohomish County unveils 2025 Board of Directors, Step Up registration now open
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) is proud to announce its 2025 Board of Directors, a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to advancing leadership, equity, and civic engagement throughout Snohomish County. The Board will guide LSC’s continued efforts to develop and connect leaders through innovative programs and professional development opportunities. With a network of more than 1,100 […]
Sound Transit’s link light rail extension to Lynnwood named 2025 Mega Project of the Year
The Lynnwood Times is recognizing Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link light rail extension as the Mega Project of the Year for bringing light rail across county lines for the first time in state history and paving the way toward a more robust transportation network for years to come. In addition to offering commuters a more affordable, […]
Automatic License Plate Recognition cameras coming to Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—For almost 20 years, photo enforcement cameras have been used to improve traffic safety in Lynnwood; now, Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras will be added to the city’s arsenal to combat rising motor vehicle thefts. At its Monday Business Meeting, the City Council approved the Lynnwood Police Department to enter into a two-year agreement […]
Game of Thrones: Lynnwood Council Leadership Shake-up
LYNNWOOD—The young bucks on the Lynnwood City Council outplayed more seasoned Councilmembers to snatch the top leadership positions at Monday’s Business meeting with Nick Coelho, 38, being elected as President and Josh Binda, 25, as Vice President for the 2025 Legislative Session. Both Councilmen voted last November to pass a 52% property tax increase on […]
She did it her way, second Lynnwood councilwoman resigns in less than a year
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby has officially resigned from her council duties effective January 6, one day prior to her taking the oath to be sworn in as the new District 2 Snohomish County PUD Commissioner. Lynnwood City Council Vice President Altamirano-Crosby won a seat as Snohomish County PUD Commissioner last General Election […]
