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 […]
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against city of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 15, 2023—The family of Tirhas Berhand Tesfatsion, a 47-year-old woman was found dead at the Lynnwood Jail on July 13, 2021, filed suit against the City of Lynnwood and five staff members on Wednesday, July 12, in United States District Court in Seattle alleging that jail staff negligence contributed to her suicide. […]
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 […]
The District accuses fellow board member of planning spa protest
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 12, 2023—In a shocking decision, the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (otherwise known as The District) unanimously approved a vote of no confidence, Tuesday morning, of its newest, and only Asian American member, Vivian Dong, for her support of Olympus Spa — a District business currently entangled in a legal battle regarding a […]
Manhunt for three suspects involved in Lynnwood shooting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 7, 2023—An eighteen-year-old suspect is in custody for a shooting incident that took place outside a Lynnwood 7-eleven, Friday morning, that left one man injured. Three other suspects are still at large, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said, and were last seen in the South Everett area. The shooting incident took place […]
Lynnwood Police deploy GPS-based pursuit technology, a first in Snohomish County
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 28, 2023—The Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) started using a new GPS-based pursuit technology called StarChase in April of 2023, to address the countless vehicles that frequently flee from officers. Lynnwood Patrol Officers are often restricted from pursuing because of the crime, circumstances, or because a pursuit may create too much danger for […]
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 […]
Four suspects arrested after shoot out in Alderwood Mall parking lot
ARTICLE UPDATE 9:53 a.m., June 19, 2023: In the Monday morning update on the Sunday night Alderwood Mall shoot out, the Lynnwood Police spokeswoman shared that the motive for the incident was the attempted robbery of a cellphone and that only one suspect fired a gun — there was no gunfire exchange as originally reported […]
