Sports Highlights of 2025: From UFC Records to FIFA World Cup 2026 Prep
From undefeated MMA star Bilal Hasan chasing UFC dreams, record-shattering UFC Seattle, and exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 prep with murals, countdown clocks, and fan zones—2025 was an epic year for sports in Snohomish County and the Seattle area! Below is Lynnwood Times sports coverage from 2025. Undefeated Everett fighter Bilal Hasan has mighty UFC ambitions […]
Republicans are in panic mode as initiative deadline approaches
The deadline to turn in three statewide initiatives is January 2, 2026, has left Republican organizers and officials scrambling to get the word out to residents to turn in signature sheets “NOW! Don’t wait! Get them in ASAP!” Let’s Go Washington, the primary sponsor for initiatives’ IL26-001, aimed at strengthening communication between parents and schools, […]
Undefeated Everett fighter Bilal Hasan has mighty UFC ambitions
In many ways, the mixed martial arts story of undefeated flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan can be viewed through lenses of legacy. As a Hawaii-born fighter, Hasan has Max Holloway to look up to. A future Hall of Famer known for his fighting spirit and one of the biggest draws in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), […]
Residents show their respect for those lost to substance abuse under first-ever Mourning Tree
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 11, 2023—Dozens of residents and community members gathered on a dark, cold, and rainy December 9 evening to show their respects to families who have lost loved ones to substance abuse. They met in front of the 44th Recovery House, located on 44th Avenue West in Lynnwood, where a Christmas Tree – […]
Lynnwood philanthropist seeks individuals who lost loved ones to addiction for Christmas Tree memorial
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 19, 2023—Each year Patrick Crosby, who is Chairman of the Northwest Chapter of six-time UFC Champion Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation, displays a Christmas Tree memorial on his front lawn adorned with photos of veterans who have given their lives to serve their country. This year, for the first time ever, […]
Xtreme Couture Motorcycle Poker Run Veteran fundraiser is June 25
The NW G.I Foundation is excited to announce the NW G.I Foundation’s 2nd Xtreme Couture Motorcycle Poker Run is scheduled for June 25. Pre-registration is now open. Special guest is Randy Couture which will be leading the ride and spending time with riders at the after party. Pre-Registration http://poker-run-2022.nwgifoundation.org Come ride for a cause, show […]
Local three-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture raises money for veterans
By Mario Lotmore publisher@lynnwoodtimes.com On June 15, the Northwest G. I. Foundation chapter of the Xtreme Couture Foundation hosted a charity poker run in honor of U.S. veterans at Heritage Park. The event organizer and founder of the northwest chapter, Patrick Crosby, husband of Lynnwood City Council candidate Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, was pleased with the turnout […]
