Lynnwood Council Leadership adds three new candidates to interview for open seat after ‘input error’
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council Leadership Team added three additional candidates to interview to fill the Position 6 council vacancy due to “an input error,” the City’s released in a statement on January 15. The Lynnwood City Council will now be interviewing 11 candidates on January 20. At its January 12 Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City […]
A conversation with Dr Steve Woodard, new Mayor of Mountlake Terrace
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Dr Steve Woodard was unanimously voted, by the council, to serve as the Mayor of Mountlake Terrace – a privilege he said he is extremely “humbled” by. As such, his ultimate vision for the city, he added, is one shared by the council at large – a vision that has been a collaboration between […]
Everett Police Chief announces retirement after 31 years of service
EVERETT—After more than three decades in law enforcement, including two years as chief, Everett Police Chief John DeRousse announced Monday, December 8, that he will retire from the department at the end of 2025. Deputy Chief Goetz will be appointed as Chief of Police. “Chief DeRousse has given nearly three decades of steadfast service to […]
Lynnwood Food Bank holds annual fundraiser event, Food is Love, at Lynnwood Dave and Buster’s
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Food Bank held its annual Food is Love fundraiser event at Dave and Buster’s in Lynnwood on Sunday, October 19. The event ran from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and featured a “Grill and Chill” barbecue buffet, unlimited free play of games until closing, and a raffle/silent auction on baskets donated from local […]
Niko Battle Campaign rocked by allegations from ex-treasurer, PDC investigates
EVERETT—The Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has opened an investigation into embattled Everett City Council District 4 Candidate Niko Battle after Ministerial Treasurer to the Friends of Niko Battle campaign, Jacob Read, officially filed a complaint that alleges “severe and repeated campaign finance violations.” “Over the course of my tenure at Friends of Niko Battle […]
‘Hit me with your best shot!’ Isabel Mata launches campaign for Lynnwood City Council, aiming to foster safety, care, and inclusion
LYNNWOOD—Isabel Mata, a freelance writer and mindfulness meditation counselor who identifies as an openly queer member of the LGBTQ+ community, officially kicked off her campaign for Lynnwood City Council Position 2, on Friday, August 15, at Peace of Mind Brewing in Lynnwood. The Position 2 seat is currently held by Councilman Patrick Decker who is […]
Lynnwood Times encourages legislators to pass fair funding for news outlets bill by Liias
The Lynnwood Times celebrated its sixth year on April 3 and is now one of the leading news outlets in the region with millions of monthly online visits and an in-print circulation of thousands. We have been awarded 25 awards by the Washington Newspaper Publisher Association at its annual journalism conventions for stories such as: In […]
Binda breaks silence on Everett address discrepancies, says he was just ‘housesitting’
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Joshua Binda broke his silence surrounding allegations made that he has been living in Everett during council’s meeting Monday, February 10, claiming that he had simply been housesitting for his father while he was out of the country tending to his ailing mother in Liberia. Council Vice President Binda’s grandmother […]
Lynnwood Council VP Josh Binda is now allegedly ‘unlawfully’ holding public office
LYNNWOOD—Washington Secretary of State’s Office has confirmed Lynnwood Times’ reporting that Lynnwood City Council Vice President Joshua Binda is not an “active” registered voter in the City of Lynnwood. Binda is now alleged to be “unlawfully” holding public office. The Washington Secretary of State’s Voter Registration Database (VRDB) has officially been updated to confirm the […]
Judge denies Binda’s protection order against Lynnwood Times, a victory for freedom of the press
LYNNWOOD—A Snohomish County Superior Court Judge has denied Lynnwood City Council Vice President Josh Binda’s request for a protection order against Lynnwood Times’ owner and award-winning journalist Mario Lotmore, marking a huge victory for first amendment rights and freedom of the press for all journalists. In her decision on January 28, the presiding Judge wrote […]
