Snohomish County’s Giant Menorah Lighting celebration for December 29

LYNNWOOD—It is important to highlight and celebrate light and freedom in a world so often plagued with tragedy and hate. Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County therefore invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the 13th annual Giant Menorah Lighting & Celebration, celebrating the light and joy of our shared freedoms and the immeasurable value […]

Binda implies Lynnwood city attorney ignorant of the law

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s meeting got heated Monday, December 9, regarding Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s recent election win as a Snohomish County PUD Commissioner and whether holding both seats could be a potential conflict of interest Councilman Josh Binda alleges. During the meeting’s new business segment Councilman Joshua Binda made a motion that the city […]

Lynnwood adopts city budget with a 52% property tax increase

Last week, by a vote of 4-3, the Lynnwood City Council passed a City property tax increase of 52%. That large of an increase is something I could not vote for and as City Council President, I am concerned about the impact on residents with such a tremendous tax increase. Please, I want to be […]

Franklin hosts mayoral re-election kickoff at Eight Ball Cafe

EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin held a kickoff event for her re-election campaign on Thursday, November 21, at the Eight Ball Cafe in Everett. Notable attendees included Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, State Senator Mark Mullet, State Representative Julio Cortes, and Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby. “It was an honor to attend the […]

Hundreds attend 7th annual Day of the Dead event

LYNNWOOD—Hundreds attended the seventh annual Day of the Dead event at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Saturday, an important Mexican holiday on November 1st and 2nd each year to honor and celebrate ancestors who passed away. “I see the community of Lynnwood gathering together. I see Mexicans and Latinos as well as Americans and other […]

City Council votes not to confirm mayor’s Parks Director pick

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council voted not to move forward with Interim Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Director Joel Faber for the Director position during its Business Meeting on Monday, October 28, following a contentious council discussion. The vote came with four no’s, with Councilman David Parshall as the sole in favor vote. Council members Joshua […]

Council approved increases to permit fees, removes PE requirement for Public Works directorship

LYNNWOOD—The council began hearing 2025-26 biennium budget presentations and approved a 7.6 percent increase to permit fees and the mayor’s request to remove the professional engineering licensure requirement for the Public Works Director position, at its Monday, October 14, city council meeting. The department presentations commenced on Monday with Executive, Legal, City Council, and Finance. PRCA, […]

Lynnwood budget presentations begin, mayor pushes reduced hiring standards citing equity

LYNNWOOD—The council will begin hearing 2025-26 biennium budget presentations, vote on a 7.6 percent increase to permits and fees, and consider the mayor’s request to remove the professional engineering licensure requirement for the Public Works Director position, at its Monday, October 14, city council meeting. The Lynnwood City Council Regular Meeting will be held in-person […]

Lynnwood Council presented with a 23 percent city budget increase

LYNNWOOD—Questions surrounding deficits, property tax increases, and senior city leadership salaries led the $156 million preliminary 2025-26 biennium general fund budget discussion presented to council members during Monday’s Public Hearing. “So, our two-year revenue is estimated to be $152 million, our two-year expenditure is estimated to be $156 million; so, if I am reading that […]

Public invited to Youth Crime and Gun Violence forum

With latest tragedy of gun violence taking the life of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson on July 3, Lynnwood City Council leadership and Lynnwood Police are hosting a community conversation on youth crime in the city. Community members are encouraged to attend and join the discussion on August 22, at 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th […]