Merry ‘Tax’-mas: Lynnwood approves millions of dollars in new taxes and fees
LYNNWOOD—New single-family home construction will jump at least $9,652 (minimum of $72,114 for multi-family dwellings) for one-time water and sewer connection fees for a homeowner or developer in Lynnwood, along with a 15% property tax rate increase and a 67% utility tax increase for existing residents following approvals by the Lynnwood City Council at its […]
Step right up: American Crown Circus ignites Lynnwood with rare Big-Top magic!
LYNNWOOD—Hold onto your hats, Lynnwood—because when a world-class circus rolls into town, it’s the event of the season, and this one won’t wait around! The American Crown Circus, proudly powered by the legendary Circo Osorio, explodes onto the scene with its dazzling Big Top rising in the parking lot of Lynnwood Shopping Center at 19800 […]
No plans for additional parking to Lynnwood light rail following Mariner’s playoff parking surge
LYNNWOOD—In the wake of a Mariner’s playoff-induced parking surge at Lynnwood’s City center light rail station earlier this month, Sound Transit has no plans to add additional parking to the station citing that evening’s abnormal parking volume, Lynnwood’s current zoning codes, and available alternative parking options as the reason. The transportation authority, instead, recommends commuters […]
Scores of vehicles towed from private lot near Lynnwood Light Rail Station after Mariners game
LYNNWOOD— As first reported by KING 5, more than 40 drivers faced unexpected fees exceeding $400 each after their vehicles were towed from a seemingly vacant lot adjacent to the new Lynnwood City Center light rail station following Wednesday’s Seattle Mariners game. The Seattle Mariners loss to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-13 in Game 3 […]
Lynnwood Council approves retail cannabis within city limits
LYNNWOOD—In a 5-2 vote, the Lynnwood City Council during it Monday, September 22 Business meeting, approve an ordinance permitting retail cannabis businesses in specific zones within city limits. The ordinance establishes regulations for up to four retail cannabis businesses, with priority given to existing title certificate holders issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis […]
Current and upcoming economic development in Lynnwood
By Luke Putvin THE RESERVE SENIOR APARTMENTS AT SCRIBER LAKE Independent seniors struggling with soaring rents in Puget Sound now have a modern and affordable option in Lynnwood. The Reserve at Lynnwood recently opened, offering 295 new apartments with studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units at 19815 Scriber Lake Road, just three blocks southwest of Scriber […]
A new glimpse at Northline Village, Lynnwood’s future urban hub
Video renderings reveal an active, walkable, light-rail-adjacent mid-rise office campus and mixed-use neighborhood that will transform the northern suburb Merlone Geier Partners press release from Jennifer Rash LYNNWOOD, WA – As Lynnwood prepares to welcome mass transit, an older strip mall will transform into a bustling urban gateway called Northline Village. New video renderings released today by […]
Kinect@Lynnwood Housing Development agreement approved
by Luke Putvin At its February 10 business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously to approve the development agreement for the Kinect@Lynnwood Housing Development. Additionally, the council presented a proclamation for Black History Month and appointed former council president Benjamin Goodwin to the Ethics Board. The incoming development will utilize the Multiple-Unit Housing Tax […]
Developer considers Lynnwood Square site for future Northline Village
by Luke Putvin luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Community members attended the Northline Village Developer Open House at the Lynnwood Library on Tuesday, June 18. Individuals who have been working on the project, including architects, engineers and employees from Merlone Geier Partners, were also in attendance to answer questions. “It’s a shame it’ll take so long to build, but […]
