Brandy’s Law brings some peace to victim of fatal dog attack
LYNNWOOD—After weeks of deliberation, the Lynnwood City Council passed an ordinance (3405) at its Business Meeting Monday, December 8, recodifying the Lynnwood Municipal Code regarding animal control and what constitutes as a “dangerous animal.” In what the Lynnwood Times is calling Brandy’s Law, the ordinance takes effect on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The City of […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Lynnwood Council VP Binda appears to have falsely claimed college degree in official voter pamphlet
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Council Vice President Joshua Binda appears to have falsely claimed in the Snohomish County Voter’s Pamphlet (p. 73) that he graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Further, no enrollment records for Joshua Binda were found to confirm that he ever attended the University of Washington as […]
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 […]
Binda under new PDC investigation for unreported monies and expenses
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Council Vice President Joshua Binda under investigation by the Washington Disclosure Commision (PDC) for alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and RCW 42.17A.240 for failure to timely and accurately report campaign contributions and campaign expenditures, and WAC 390-16-043 for failing to timely provide inspection of his campaign books in the 2025 Primary Election. According to […]
Lynnwood Council creates Youth Council, discusses $255,000 increase in Public Defender Service costs
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council created its first-ever Youth Council, discussed a 25% increase to Public Defender Service costs, signed a proclamation recognizing Labor Day, and reappointed Wally Webster to the Public Facilities District Board at its Business Meeting Monday, August 11. Youth Council The newly formed Youth Council Committee aims to give youth a voice […]
Binda and Escamilla clashed with council on proposed Youth Council ordinance
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved city staff to draft an ordinance which, if approved, would establish a Youth Commission with the purpose of giving youth a voice in government, decision-making, developing skills through mentorship and service, building connections, and making an impact on their own future. The motion to approve the ordinance was originally […]
