ARPA, OTPs, and Zip to be discussed at Lynnwood City Council Work Session
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 6, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Work Session at 6 p.m., Monday, August 7, to discuss ARPA funds, an outpatient substance abuse facilities ordinance, the ParksLove Project, and Lynnwood Zip. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). Community Transit Briefing Community Transit […]
Evergreen Recovery Centers celebrates 50 years of service
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2023—Evergreen Recovery Centers is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a different celebratory event at each of its clinics. Lynnwood’s Detox and Health Services Clinic hosted a celebratory barbecue on July 13 and an upcoming celebration will be held at Evergreen’s Outpatient Clinic, located at 4230 198th St SW […]
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 […]
Lynnwood Alano Club recovery center forced to relocate when needed most
LYNNWOOD, Was., July 13, 2023—For 26 years the Lynnwood Alano Club has offered a safe space for those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction but now they’re being forced to move in a time the city needs their services the most. Glen Cunningham, President of the Lynnwood Alano Club, informed the Lynnwood Times he was […]
Lynnwood to address drug enforcement measures on July 24
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 11, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will act on drug enforcement measures during their next business meeting on July 24, according to Council President Shannon Sessions. During the council’s July 7 business meeting, Sessions gave an update on the council’s plans regarding the Blake decision and the city’s drug ordinance passed back in […]
Thousands of fentanyl pills, meth, and weapons seized in Lynnwood arrest
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 3, 2023—Deon Dwayne Coates, 46, was arrested in Lynnwood on multiple counts of manufacturing and delivery with intent to sell illegal drugs and the unlawful possession of a firearm at approximately 4:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, Seattle Police Narcotics detectives, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, on June 29, arrived in Lynnwood […]
Lynnwood holds roundtable on homelessness and drug addiction
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 23, 2023—The City of Lynnwood held a roundtable discussion on homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction Wednesday, June 22, featuring the Lynnwood City Council, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, and behavioral and treatment specialists working with the Lynnwood Police Department, South County Fire, Verdant Health, Compass Health, Volunteers of America, and several city […]
Moratorium on accepting substance abuse facilities application holds, for now
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023–The Lynnwood City Council held a public hearing for the moratorium on accepting applications for substance abuse clinics during their business meeting on June 12. The emergency ordinance, passed back in April, was the city council’s response to being largely blindsided by the opening of Acadia Healthcare’s Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center and its proximity to the Alderwood Boys & […]
Public Hearings, Gun Buyback Program tops upcoming council meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 10, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, June 12, to hold two Public Hearings—Moratorium on the Acceptance of Substance Abuse Clinic Applications and 2023 Comprehensive Plan— and discuss/vote on a Gun Buyback Program and to rename a local street. The mayor is also expected to be given […]
Council expected to finalize applicants for The District vacancy on March 27
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 27, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, March 27, to discuss/vote on finalist to interview for appointment to fill a Public Facilities District, now called The District, vacancy. The Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). Business Meeting […]
