21st LD Democrat Vice Chair resigns to run as Republican
MUKILTEO—Former Mukilteo City Councilman and Vice Chair of the 21st Legislative District Democrats, Riaz Khan, officially resigned from the Democratic party three days ago, on May 5, and is now running for the 21st Legislative District State Representative position as a Republican against Democrat incumbent Strom Peterson. The Mukilteo resident officially filed for candidacy to […]
Beloved Lynnwood Councilwoman Shirley Sutton resigns
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst shared with fellow colleagues on Tuesday, May 7, that beloved Councilwoman Shirley Sutton resigned from the council, effective immediately. “It is with great sadness, but with also great understanding, that I want to let you know that effective immediately Shirley Sutton has resigned her position on the Lynnwood City […]
President Joe Biden to visit Washington state on May 10
SEATTLE—President Joe Biden (D) will be coming to Seattle, Washington, on Friday to participate in campaign receptions on May 10 and May 11 according to a White House travel advisory. Friday’s event will be a fundraising reception for the Biden Victory Fund. The exact time and location of the event have yet to be announced […]
Lynnwood Council rejects 100-story apartments, approves more speed cameras
LYNNWOOD—Approximately 40 history students of Cedar Park Christian School on Friday, May 3, completed a field trip to Lynnwood City Hall where they took to the dais and directly participated in the democratic process with a mock student-led city council meeting. “I think it is great learning experience for them to actually sit in the […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman files for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Dr. Julieta Altamirano Crosby proudly announces her candidacy for District 2 Commissioner of the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD), marking a pivotal moment in the region’s pursuit of progressive leadership and unwavering commitment to community welfare. With a resolute dedication to accountability, sustainability, and inclusive governance, Dr. Altamirano Crosby emerges as the beacon […]
Trump leads 5-way presidential poll for Washington state
A presidential election poll conducted April 16 through 23 by The Bullfinch Group, has the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald J Trump, winning Washington state in a 5-way race with current presidential contenders Joe Biden (D), Robert F Kennedy Jr (I), Jill Stein (G), and Cornel West (I). According to the poll, which is sponsored by […]
Lynnwood redacts Parks Director applications in wake of transparency concerns
LYNNWOOD—In following up with some City of Lynnwood staff members’, and former staff members’, concerns over the city’s lack of transparency related to executive leadership position appointments, the Lynnwood Times requested to see all applications of those applying, and interviewing, for the vacant Parks Director position left when former Director Lynn Sordel’s retired; however, all […]
Washington in top 3 states where likely to get car stolen
A new study has revealed the states where you’re most likely to get your car stolen, with Colorado topping the list. The study, conducted by personal injury and maritime law firm Scott Vicknair, analyzed data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2012 to 2022. The ranking was then determined by the states with the […]
Missing Person Alert: 11-year-old Sha’niece Watson
LYNNWOOD—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of 11-year-old Sha’niece Watson who left her Lynnwood residence on foot, Saturday, April 27. Sha’niece has left home in the past and was most recently located in Island County. She was last wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans, white shoes and a dark colored backpack. She […]
Sound Transit announces temporary road closures in Lynnwood
PUGET SOUND—In preparation for the upcoming August 30 opening of the much-anticipated Lynnwood Link Extension, Sound Transit announces several road closures in Lynnwood. Lynnwood Road Closures: 48th Avenue West As early as Monday, May 6, Sound Transit’s contractor will finish storm drain, signal, and lighting conduit installations on 200th St SW. This will require the full […]
