Lynnwood PFD holds impromptu Special Meeting providing no remote access
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 9, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD renamed the District) held an impromptu Special Meeting Thursday, October 26, to discuss its By-Laws and Charter changes. For the first time in years the District did not include a zoom link to this meeting limiting public access. The notice of a Special Meeting was […]
Two board members out at disgraced Lynnwood Public Facilities District
LYNNWOOD, Wash, October 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council rejected reappointing Vivian Dong and Mike Miller to the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD) board in a 4-2 vote during their October 9 business meeting. The PFD, a public entity that receives over $1 million of taxpayer monies annually, oversees the operations of the Lynnwood Event Center. […]
196th Street improvements paves way to Lynnwood’s ongoing renaissance
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 15, 2023—After years of planning and actual years in the making, motorists commuting through and to Lynnwood can now breathe a sigh of relief: major construction on 196th Street has finally come to a close. In addition to the nearby future Sound Transit Lynnwood Transit Center just south of 196th Street, construction […]
Council approves ARPA funds for eight projects focused on youth and families
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved eight community projects utilizing $668,130 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at its Business Meeting on August 14. The council will further discuss and allocate the remaining $144,177 of ARPA funds at its September 5 meeting — the council is in summer recess until September. […]
Cole Langdon sworn in as next Police Chief for Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 9, 2023—Cole Langdon was sworn in as Chief of the Lynnwood Police Department by Mayor Christine Frizzell on Tuesday, August 8, at City Hall. “I absolutely love this department,” Police Chief Langdon said. “A lot of what has made this such a fulfilling career, first of all it is a great community, […]
Lynnwood holds fifth Let’s Talk About Safety panel discussion
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2023—Local leaders and community members gathered at Lynnwood Library on Thursday, July 20, to discuss public safety in an open forum setting for its fifth Let’s Talk About Safety event. In addition to asking questions verbally during the forum, attendees were also invited to list their top three concerns about safety […]
NAACP investigation targets Sessions and media in Binda discrimination case
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2023—The Snohomish County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) released their initial findings of its ongoing investigation of alleged discrimination toward Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda on Thursday, July 20, in front of Lynnwood City Hall. In its findings, the organization alleged that fellow Lynnwood City Council President […]
Lynnwood Councilman tells PDC he doesn’t know how to write checks to pay fines
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 9, 2023—During a Brief Adjudicative Proceeding on Thursday, July 6, with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC), Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda was found in violation of failing to file his Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) timely and fined $300 that will be suspended with the condition that he pays $1,250 (and […]
Four exceptional youths awarded college book grants by SCBHC
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 28, 2023—Four graduating high school students were awarded “Budding Youth” award grants at the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s (SCBHC) Red and White Banquet on April 29 for the first time ever. In addition to an adornment, each student received a college book grant, as part of that award, that will […]
Superior Court Judge accepts Binda recall effort, decision now falls on voters
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 27, 2023—Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Marybeth Dingledy found sufficient reason to recall Lynnwood City Councilman Josh Binda for misfeasance, malfeasance, and violation of oath of office at a 9:30 a.m. hearing on Tuesday morning, June 27. The court accepted four of five charges brought forth by the Recall Binda Committee — […]
