Lynnwood sees increase in rapes cases
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 23, 2021 – There have been 112 crimes and violations reported by Lynnwood Police Department during the second week of July. During this week, the city saw an increase in attempted rapes with three reported cases, one including a minor. Lynnwood police did not divulge more information as investigations are still ongoing. […]
Lynnwood council discusses uses for its $10.9M ARPA funds
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 22, 2021 – The Lynnwood City Council discussed possible uses for federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, during their first in person work session on July 19 after months of Zoom meetings. The City of Lynnwood has been allocated $10.9 million from ARPA and has already received […]
Islamic Community celebrates Eid al-Adha
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2021 – Hundreds gathered at the Lynnwood Convention Center on July 20th to celebrate the first day of the Islamic celebration of Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice. As attendees ushered in, dressed in their finest, masks equipped, paper prayer mats were distributed to those who did not bring their own. […]
Special Session likely due to State’s transportation needs
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 20, 2021 – Senator Steve Hobbs reintroduced his Forward Washington transportation package at a public hearing on April 12. On May 18, a transportation biennium budget proposal was enacted with a partial veto by Gov. Jay Inslee that included funding and certain sections that were in conflict with other statutes, past vetoes, […]
Snohomish County residents reflect on the state re-opening
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 19, 2021 – Governor Jay Inslee reopened Washington state June 30, under the Washington Ready plan, just in time for a beautiful Fourth of July weekend. For many Lynnwood residents it was the first time they could socialize with friends and family in over year. “I definitely missed the concerts. That was […]
Lynnwood crime down yet murders skyrocket across the state
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 18, 2021 – In its 2020 Crime in Washington Annual Report by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, overall Lynnwood saw a 3.9 percent reduction in crime; however, Washington state experienced a 46.6 percent increase in murders (302 compared to 206) and a 100% increase in manslaughter for 2020. Due […]
FESD receives $111,800 grant to serve families in need
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 15, 2021 – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has received a grant of $111,800 from the WhiteHorse Foundation to help support its Whole Families, Whole Communities program benefiting low-income families in the Edmonds School District. The WhiteHorse Foundation is a leading advocate and funder of organizations that […]
Several deaths in Lynnwood during Fourth of July week
The Lynnwood Police reported 113 crimes for the week ending the month of June and beginning the month of July. Theft and burglary remain on top this week also, but this week’s reports have seen an increase in death cases. About 32 cases of theft and felony happened in Lynnwood the week June 28th– to […]
Snohomish County to open new behavioral health facility
EVERETT, Wash., July 14, 2021 – Today, Snohomish County, along with its partners, announced the completion of the North Sound Behavioral Health facility at the Denney Juvenile Justice Center in Everett. The facility will help the county address the local, regional and statewide challenges related to the opioid epidemic. The facility will have two units […]
47 year-old woman found dead in Lynnwood jail
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 14, 2021 – Yesterday, at about 3:00 p.m., a custody officer performing an inmate check discovered a 47 year-old female inmate unresponsive near the shower of the female detention area of the Lynnwood Jail. Officers began life-saving efforts, which were continued by arriving medical personnel, but these efforts were unsuccessful. There were no […]
