Lynnwood Neighborhood Center actualizes 30-year vision with ribbon cutting: An investment for ‘generational twinkles’

LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), travel writer guru Rick Steves, multiple stakeholders and investors, and community supporters finally cut the ribbon on Lynnwood’s brand-new, highly anticipated, Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LNC) near Trinity Lutheran Church and Schools on Friday, January 9. “The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is a long-awaited dream and it’s about to open its […]
A Year of ‘Recovery and Renewal’: George Hurst on Lynnwood’s future under new leadership

LYNNWOOD—Longtime Lynnwood City Councilman, and community servant, George Hurst was promoted to Mayor by voters in that last General Election under the platform of housing affordability, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter sat down with Hurst to hear how this vision will work in practice, over the next four years, and what […]
Wally Webster II named Lynnwood Times Person of the Year for 2025

LYNNWOOD—It with absolute pleasure that the Lynnwood Times editorial board has named Wally Webster II, Founder of the ACCESS Project, as Person of the Year for 2025, for his tireless commitment to community service, social justice, and commitment to tackling youth violence and, ultimately, paving the road for our next generation of leaders. Webster (nicknamed […]
Lynnwood Council greenlights a new $600 million vision for the Lynnwood Event Center

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council on Monday, October 13, greenlit a series of pivotal motions spearheaded by Councilman David Parshall propelling the Lynnwood Public Facilities District’s (LPFD) ambitious $600 million Master Phasing Plan forward. The Council also approved changes to the Lynnwood Municipal Code. Councilman Patrick Decker did not attend Monday’s council meeting. “The Development Agreement […]
ACCESS Project’s Youth and Cops basketball comes to a close, more events planned through summer

LYNNWOOD—The ACCESS Project’s weekly Youth vs Cops basketball character building events came to a close on Tuesday, June 17, but its founder Wally Webster II says similar sporting events are planned through the summer – including volleyball, soccer, and flag football. The ACCESS Project was started in 2022 as a collaborate movement bringing together government […]
Fun and laughter at Access Project Youth vs Cops Basketball event

LYNNWOOD—The inaugural Cops versus Youth basketball event hosted by The ACCESS Project “tipped-off” on Tuesday, March 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church Gym. The event was conceived by the nonprofit’s Founder and Executive Director, Wally Webster II. “Our goal is to bring youth and police officers together so that they can get to know each other […]
Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee recognizes ‘Black men in Action’

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee held its first ever breakfast event entitled Black men in Action at the Washington State University Everett Campus on Wednesday, February 26. The purpose of the event was to bring men together to explore ways how Black men can mentor Black youth, while recognizing Black men who have spent […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on February 4

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District, now called “The District,” will conduct a hybrid meeting on February 4 to take place at the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Conference Room located at 3815 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025. Meeting date and time: […]
Nominations for Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board now open

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council is seeking nominations of persons from interested organizations for Position No. 2 of the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors. The Lynnwood Public Facilities District is the governing body that oversees the operation and management of the Lynnwood Event Center and the surrounding thirteen-acre property. The PFD, doing business as […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on February 6

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District, now called “The District,” will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Conference Room located at 3815 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2024. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – […]