Community invited to celebrate the Day of the Dead at Lynnwood Library

LYNNWOOD—The WAGRO Foundation, in collaboration with the Lynnwood Library, the City of Lynnwood, Verdant Health Commission, Community Foundation of Snohomish County, and The Fat Brush: Art Workshop, invites the public to join a free Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the […]
How one man’s spiritual journey uncovered the holes in how the region addresses homelessness

LYNNWOOD—In the last two years, Lynnwood man Joe Wankelman has conducted nearly 600 interviews with homeless individuals throughout King and Snohomish counties, compiling evidence, and evaluating treatment and service center’s approaches. The purpose of his work is to get to the bottom of why, despite Washington State allocating $5.3 billion into the homelessness issue over […]
‘Protect what matters, Build what’s next!’ Cho launches historic Lynnwood City Council bid

LYNNWOOD—Scores of residents gathered at Master Cho’s Black Belt Academy to celebrate the historic campaign launch of Lynnwood City Council Position 2 Candidate Ki Seung Cho—a 9th degree Taekwondo black belt (Grand Master), 30-year local businessmen, and 34-year Lynnwood resident—who, if elected, would be the first Korean American (and first member of the Asian diaspora) […]
Ferguson and Larsen hear how SNAP cuts could worsen food insecurity in Washington state

LYNNWOOD—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson and Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-D02) handed out free lunches to kids at Lynnwood Elementary Thursday, August 21, before hearing, firsthand — from Edmonds School District staff, parents and community leaders — how President Donald J Trump’s spending bill could impact food insecurity in Snohomish County. When the Congress passed the […]
Snohomish County Leaders and Builders Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis

MUKILTEO—Dozens of elected officials hobnobbed with developers, architects, remodelers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales and marketing professionals at Snohomish County Elected Officials Reception, hosted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) on Tuesday, June 17, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. MBAKS is a longstanding organization—established in 1909—that represents builders who are […]
City of Lynnwood cuts the ribbon on its brand-new Scriber Lake Boardwalk Trail

LYNNWOOD—For the last 40-years Lynnwood’s Scriber Lake Boardwalk Trail floated through peatlands, providing access to nature for generations but over time its infrastructure began to deteriorate and fail. At that time the City of Lynnwood was presented with a difficult decision: Either close the trail permanently or completely replace it. Choosing the latter, the City’s […]
Who was Emi Muñoz? A mourning father remembers the son he tragically lost

EVERETT—Emiliano “Emi” Muñoz, 13, tragically passed away on Monday, May 5, from injuries related to riding an electric bike through a braided metal cable in the Casino Road neighborhood of South Everett. “I’m absolutely heartbroken about this tragic loss,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. “Please keep this child’s loved ones and his Explorer Middle School community […]
Edmonds Mexican restaurant owners of Casa Oaxaca celebrate eight years

EDMONDS—Casa Oaxaca has been serving authentic Oaxacan dishes since opening eight years ago on Cinco de Mayo. Owner Martin Luis Cristobal told the Lynnwood Times his restaurant made a name for itself serving authentic food using recipes passed down through generations of this family. “The recipes are from my wife’s (Sylvia) grandmother and my grandmothers,” […]
Snohomish County Council recognizes Cinco de Mayo as a day of celebration over oppression

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-014, recognizing May 5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, at its General Legislative Session, Wednesday, April 30. Speaking, on behalf of the resolution, were Snohomish County PUD Commissioner Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Miguel Gonzales founder of Avocados Mexican Restaurant, Don Felipe Hernandez founder of Los Gavilanes Mexican Store, Mario Pimienta founder […]
Marysville-Pilchuck HS RAP program continues to be a model for student-labor pipelines

MARYSVILLE—Community members, elected officials, and labor industry leaders toured Marysville-Pilchuck High School’s Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) program Tuesday, April 29, to see, firsthand, how these students’ newfound technical skills have been put to the test in preparation of paving the next generation of trade workers. The RAP Program is a state-certified pre-apprenticeship program training the […]