In Honor of Jim Smith: A Dedicated Servant to Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—It is with great sadness we report that former Lynnwood Councilman Jim Smith, 75, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 15, his wife, Sherry informed the Lynnwood Times. “Tonight, Jim Smith is flying our plane to heaven. It was very peaceful. I will miss him deeply as I know all of you will. Rest […]
Lynnwood Council Leadership adds three new candidates to interview for open seat after ‘input error’
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council Leadership Team added three additional candidates to interview to fill the Position 6 council vacancy due to “an input error,” the City’s released in a statement on January 15. The Lynnwood City Council will now be interviewing 11 candidates on January 20. At its January 12 Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City […]
WAGRO Foundation provides chicken dinners to 300 families
DOS CAMINOS, Guerrero, Mexico—For the third consecutive year, the WAGRO Foundation provided chicken dinners to families in Guerrero, during Christmas holiday, continuing its commitment to addressing food insecurity in vulnerable rural communities. This year’s distribution took place in Dos Caminos, a community of approximately 2,000 residents, where 300 families received prepared chicken dinners. The event […]
Lynnwood Neighborhood Center actualizes 30-year vision with ribbon cutting: An investment for ‘generational twinkles’
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), travel writer guru Rick Steves, multiple stakeholders and investors, and community supporters finally cut the ribbon on Lynnwood’s brand-new, highly anticipated, Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LNC) near Trinity Lutheran Church and Schools on Friday, January 9. “The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is a long-awaited dream and it’s about to open its […]
2025 Washington Politics: Elections, Scandals, Immigration, and Budget Deficits
In 2025, Washington state and Snohomish County politics were defined by high-stakes decisions, legal battles, fiscal pressures and budget deficits, and of course political scandals. Below are the highlights of our state, and local, politics coverage for 2025. Brandy’s Law brings some peace to victim of fatal dog attack in Lynnwood The Lynnwood City Council […]
2025 Lifestyles Recap: Community Resilience, Cultural Celebration, and Compassion
In 2025, local organizations and individuals throughout Snohomish County demonstrated remarkable community spirit through food security, education, and remembrance efforts. Below are some of the highlights of our coverage for 2025. Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen holds 5th annual Christmas on the Farm Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen in Lynnwood hosted its 5th annual Christmas […]
RISNW and Lynnwood Food Bank distribute 150 free Thanksgiving meals
EVERETT—Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW) teamed up with Lynnwood Food Bank and the Everett Police Department Thursday, November 20, to distribute 150 free Thanksgiving meals to refugee and immigrant families. The distribution took place in the parking lot of Everett Community College/Washington State University Everett by ticket only. Meal tickets were sent out to […]
Lynnwood Celebrates Day of the Dead with Art, Memories, and Community
LYNNWOOD [Marines Scaramazza]—The spirit of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead for English speakers, once again filled the Lynnwood Library with color and meaning on Saturday, November 1, during a celebration that brought together families, artists, and community members from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Organized by the WAGRO Foundation in collaboration with […]
Lynnwood Food Bank holds annual fundraiser event, Food is Love, at Lynnwood Dave and Buster’s
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Food Bank held its annual Food is Love fundraiser event at Dave and Buster’s in Lynnwood on Sunday, October 19. The event ran from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and featured a “Grill and Chill” barbecue buffet, unlimited free play of games until closing, and a raffle/silent auction on baskets donated from local […]
Alleged wage theft at Lynnwood’s ENSO Project, workers cheated, City censors union’s warnings
LYNNWOOD—When Julio secured a job laying drywall for Lynnwood’s upcoming multi-family development ENSO, in the city’s bustling downtown core known as City Center, he was ecstatic to have the opportunity and be a part of something bigger for Lynnwood’s vision. But when he received his first paycheck, a little over three months ago, he immediately […]
