Geek Fest first appearance at Lynnwood Event Center a resounding success with record-breaking attendance
LYNNWOOD—Geek Fest West – a community-driven pop culture, gaming, and fandom expo – kicked off its first ever year at its new Lynnwood Event Center home, from Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19, breaking all-time attendance records at more than 6,000. “I’m excited Geek Fest West is here in Lynnwood. We talk about All […]
Lynnwood City Council seeks nominations for PFD Board of Directors
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council is seeking nominations of an individual from interested organizations or businesses for Position No. 2 of the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors. The Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors is the governing body that oversees the operation and management of the Lynnwood Event Center and the surrounding thirteen-acre […]
Lynnwood Chamber Annual Meeting 2026: New Events Map Launches for FIFA World Cup and Record Membership Growth
LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting May 20 at Fogo de Chão in Alderwood, featuring a review of the organization’s 2025 accomplishments and remarks from Washington Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). Chamber CEO Frank Percival opened the evening with several announcements, including the upcoming launch of the Lynnwood Events and Experiences […]
Registration now open for North Puget Sound Contracting Conference through May 15
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce early bird registration for the North Puget Sound Contracting Conference (NPSCC) is now open. The North Puget Sound Contracting Conference is the region’s premier business-to-government contracting event, attracting over 550 primes, agencies and businesses from across Washington and the U.S. over two days. The conference features […]
Tax Tips, Contracts and Alternative Financing: 2026 Business Builder Expo Delivered
LYNNWOOD—Hundreds attended this year’s Business Builder Expo Resource Fair hosted by the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, featuring over 60 business resource organizations and service providers at the Lynnwood Event Center. The full-day event on Tuesday ran from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., bringing together entrepreneurs, lenders, advisors, and industry experts for activities focused on […]
Lynnwood roundtable ignites debate on boys in girls’ sports after Edmonds venue cancellation
LYNNWOOD — A roundtable discussion on whether boys should be allowed to compete in girls’ sports drew about 60 attendees to the Lynnwood Event Center on March 14 after the Edmonds Waterfront Center canceled the event just weeks before the scheduled date during International Women’s Month. Jess Grant, co-founder of Title IX Edmonds, expressed appreciation […]
Unlock Small Business Success at Business Builder Expo
LYNNWOOD—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will host the Business Builder Expo, the premier event in the North Puget Sound for entrepreneurs looking to kickstart, scale, or grow their businesses. Presented by the City of Lynnwood, and in partnership with The District – Lynnwood, US Bank, […]
Snohomish County Sports Tourism Generates $42 Million in Economic Impact for 2025
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Sports Commission had a stellar year in 2025, supporting more than 150 sports tournaments and welcoming over 230,000 visitors to the area. These events generated approximately $42 million with nearly 43,000 room nights booked, and there were a record number of 37 different sports played throughout 12 communities. This was also […]
A Year of ‘Recovery and Renewal’: George Hurst on Lynnwood’s future under new leadership
LYNNWOOD—Longtime Lynnwood City Councilman, and community servant, George Hurst was promoted to Mayor by voters in that last General Election under the platform of housing affordability, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter sat down with Hurst to hear how this vision will work in practice, over the next four years, and what […]
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 […]
