Allegations of discrimination against The District Director and Board Chair
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 21, 2023—Citizen Action Defense Fund has launched an investigation into alleged discrimination of Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD) board member Vivian Dong by Board Chair Mike Miller and Executive Director Janet Pope for their latest treatment of the newly appointed board member during Lynnwood Luau on August 19. “I felt shocked, frustrated, […]
Cole Langdon sworn in as next Police Chief for Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 9, 2023—Cole Langdon was sworn in as Chief of the Lynnwood Police Department by Mayor Christine Frizzell on Tuesday, August 8, at City Hall. “I absolutely love this department,” Police Chief Langdon said. “A lot of what has made this such a fulfilling career, first of all it is a great community, […]
A mother’s plea for her son’s safe return
Editor’s Note: [8 am, July 29, 2023] Missing 15-year-old Ivan Alexis Ramirez has been found and is now reunited with his family. The family thanks the community and law enforcement for their efforts leading to his safe return and asks for some privacy. LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 28, 2023—On Saturday, July 22, Alondra Ramirez drove her […]
The Public Facilities District a NO SHOW for public inspection of books
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 28, 2023—The Lynnwood Times ongoing investigation into the Public Facilities District Board’s alleged unlawful attempt to remove fellow Board member Vivian Dong and allegations of discrimination. The Lynnwood Times notified the PFD Board on Sunday that it will be exercising its right to inspect the Books and Records of the District in […]
Early morning drive-by shooting in Lynnwood sends three teens to hospital
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 27, 2023—An early morning drive-by shooting in West Lynnwood sent three teens to the hospital and a bullet blasting through a nearby neighbor’s window Thursday morning, July 27. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle and the victims were transported to nearby hospitals for aid — two at Providence Medical Center […]
Lynnwood family in search of missing teen last seen on Saturday
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2023—The parents of Ivan Alexis Ramirez, 15, are seeking the public’s help in finding their son who was last seen at the Mountlake Terrace Fair on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was expected to return home on Saturday but has not been seen or heard from since. His family members are […]
Letter-to-Editor: Soft bigotry and racism against the Asian community
As a long-term resident of Lynnwood, I have always taken pride in my community’s economic, artistic, and park development, creating a stark contrast to Seattle’s current state. However, recent events have unveiled a disheartening disparity between these developments and the underlying attitudes of some of Lynnwood’s public leadership. The United States has seen a surge […]
Who is Lynnwood’s next Chief of Police, Cole Langdon?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 25, 2023—Mayor Christine Frizzell has selected Deputy Chief Cole Langdon to serve as Lynnwood’s next Chief of Police after the retirement of Chief Jim Nelson at the end of this month. On Monday, July 24, Mayor Frizzell brought her formal appointment for City Council’s final confirmation with resounding approval. “Cole Langdon leads […]
Council appoints new Police Chief, allegations of discrimination of PFD Board
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 25, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council confirmed Deputy Chief Cole Langdon as the next Police Chief for the Lynnwood Police Department during their business meeting on July 24. “I live here. I’m raising my family here. I shop here. I’ve been here my whole life — my whole adult life. And so, I’m […]
Lynnwood holds fifth Let’s Talk About Safety panel discussion
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2023—Local leaders and community members gathered at Lynnwood Library on Thursday, July 20, to discuss public safety in an open forum setting for its fifth Let’s Talk About Safety event. In addition to asking questions verbally during the forum, attendees were also invited to list their top three concerns about safety […]
