The Lynnwood City Council is scheduled to receive a briefing at its June 1 work session from city staff regarding the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The council has been receiving weekly updates from staff regarding the effects of the pandemic and its effects in Snohomish County and Lynnwood. To read the latest statistics…
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City, chamber launch Lynnwood Business Impact survey
The City of Lynnwood and the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce are coordinating a local effort to assess the economic impacts that COVID-19 has had on local businesses and non-profit organizations. The information will inform strategies to speed recovery and may lead to emergency relief programs and support. You can complete the survey here:
Lynnwood residents have one more chance to sign up for free rain or vegetable garden installation
This is the last week for Lynnwood residents to sign up to request a free rain or vegetable garden installation in their yard front. In partnership with the Snohomish Conservation District, the City of Lynnwood offers residents free rain or vegetable garden installations in residential neighborhoods. Labor and materials are provided by installation crews and…
City Council May 26 to vote on funding affordable housing ordinance, eliminating city utility tax
This story was updated with background information about the upcoming May 26 meeting. The Lynnwood City Council will vote on an ordinance at its May 26 business meeting that would use state sales tax revenue for affordable housing initiatives. The meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday in observance of Memorial Day. Last year, the Washington…
Construction alert: Expect road closures, detours for 36th Avenue West improvement project
The east leg of 172nd Street Southwest will be closed May 30 to construct the roundabout as part of the 36th Avenue West Project. Drivers are advised that only north and south bound traffic will be allowed at the 36th Avenue West and 172nd Street Southwest intersection while the roundabout is being constructed. Also starting…
Community asked to give feedback through June 15 on Lynnwood’s Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan
The City of Lynnwood is hosting an online open house through June 15 to review and provide comments on the city’s updated Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan 2020. The open house launched May 15. To view highlights of the plan and also the full plan in PDF form, click here. Community members are encouraged to…
City Council May 18 to receive COVID-19 updates from city staff, discuss affordable housing tax credit
The Lynnwood City Council will receive updates from City of Lynnwood staff at at its May 18 work session regarding the effects the coronavirus has had across city departments. In addition to its regular COVID-19 city update, the council will receive briefings from the Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources staff members on department operations…
Construction alert: Expect traffic delays week of May 18 for 36th Ave W project
The City of Lynnwood warned of traffic impacts during the week of May 18 due to 36th Avenue West project construction. Expect traffic to be delayed between 179th Street Southwest and 165th Place Southwest while crews: Form and place concrete for traffic islands Place truck apron concrete at the 172nd Street Southwest roundabout Place splitter…
City of Lynnwood to offer discounts, payment plans for those who can’t pay utility bills
To aid those impacted by the coronavirus, the City of Lynnwood announced in March residents unable to pay their utility bills will not have their utilities shut off. Instead, the city will offer a variety of discounts, rebates and payment plans. Residents who live inside the city limits will receive a bi-monthly for their utilities…
Learn about rain gardens during free city webinar
The City of Lynnwood and the Snohomish Conservation District are sponsoring a free Rain Garden and Urban Gardening webinar. Attendees will learn: -What a rain garden is the benefits they provide -Site selection and feasibility -Construction of rain gardens -Rain garden maintenance -About urban gardening -Methods for transforming a lawn to an edible garden -Raised…
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Construction planned for 36th Ave. W. improvements project in May
The City of Lynnwood reminds drivers that construction for 36th Avenue West improvements project will be underway in the first part of May and advised drivers be aware of detours in the area. During the week of May 11, improvements between 179th Street Southwest and 165th Place Southwest include: Forming and placing concrete for traffic…
Celebrate Bike Month in Lynnwood with Bike BINGO
May is Bike Month, and the City of Lynnwood invites you to celebrate from a distance. Play Bike2Health BINGO and get ideas and resources. If you get a bike bingo (five in a row, vertical, across or diagonal) you can be entered to win a bike. To download your BINGO card and learn more, visit…
City of Lynnwood announces it’s canceling upcoming community events due to COVID-19
Due to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the City of Lynnwood announced Wednesday the cancellation of many favorite community events this summer. “Although these decisions were difficult, the long-term health and safety of our community members and our city staff are a top priority,” the city said. The cancellations are in addition to Tuesday’s announcement…
City of Lynnwood cancels this year’s Fair on 44th block party
The City of Lynnwood said Tuesday it has made “the difficult decision” to cancel this year’s Fair on 44th Community Health and Safety Block Party, which had been set for September. The cancellation was due to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the city said, adding that “the long-term health and safety of our community members…
After 14 years of service, Lynnwood City Council Executive Assistant Beth Morris is retiring
When Beth Morris enrolled in the Lynnwood University Pilot Program, she did not know it would lead to a career in public service. Now after 14 years, she is retiring from her position as executive assistant to the Lynnwood City Council. Under the direction of the city council president, the executive assistant provides administrative support…
In letter to governor, Snohomish County mayors request timeline for re-opening
A group of 17 Snohomish County mayors have sent a letter to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, asking the governor for “more detail and a more concrete understanding of a timeline, even if provisional,” for re-opening the state. The letter, sent April 24, thanked the governor for his leadership “during this unprecedented time in our state’s history,” and for his “early,…
City council April 27 to receive COVID-19 update, honor retiring executive assistant
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, April 27 business meeting is scheduled to receive an update from city staff regarding the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Councilmembers will be holding the meeting remotely via Zoom, and the meeting is scheduled to be streamed live online. Fore more information about the council’s video streaming service,…
In an open letter, Mayor Smith, other Snohomish County mayors address public amid COVID-19 concenrs
City of Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith was among 17 mayors of Snohomish County cities who issued a joint letter Friday updating the community on their response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Smith joined 16 other mayors in acknowledging the concerns citizens are facing amid Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order and how they are…
Hall Lake neighbors release salmon from local hatchery
With school closures in effect through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, students have not been able to assist the City of Lynnwood Fish Hatchery and Environmental Education Center release baby salmon into the wild. April is usually the time of year when Lynnwood students take field trips to the salmon hatchery and environmental education…
Lynnwood City Council April 20 to receive update regarding city’s response to COVID-19
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, April 20 work session is scheduled to receive an update from city staff regarding the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Councilmembers will be holding the meeting remotely via Zoom. The council’s work sessions are not usually recorded. However, city spokesperson Julie Moore said the council intends to…
Free Lynnwood hotline aimed at helping residents stay socially connected during self-isolation
In an effort to keep Lynnwood residents socially connected during Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, the City of Lynnwood has launched a free hotline. The Lynnwood Connects Check-In program is a weekly phone call to see how residents are doing and share a friendly conversation. The calls are intended to provide an…
City focusing on park maintenance, repairs amid COVID-19 concerns
With clear skies driving more people out of their homes, the City of Lynnwood is reprioritizing city park maintenance to keep the public safe and curb the spread of COVID-19. When Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order took effect last month, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department staff decided to postpone scheduled work…
Council agrees to early allocation of sales taxes to offset Convention Center revenue loss
The Lynnwood City Council unanimously voted Monday night to authorize early distribution of Snohomish County sales tax dollars to offset revenue lost by the Lynnwood Convention Center due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Meeting remotely via the video conferencing service Zoom, the council voted 7-0 at its April 13 business meeting to amend the interlocal agreement…
Lynnwood City Council April 13 to receive COVID-19 briefing, discuss convention center revenue loss
The Lynnwood City Council is scheduled to receive a briefing at its April 13 business meeting from city staff regarding the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Councilmembers will be holding the meeting remotely via Zoom. The council’s work sessions are not usually recorded. However, city spokesperson Julie Moore said the council intends to stream…
Suspect in Wednesday pedestrian hit-and-run identified as City of Lynnwood employee
The suspect in a hit-and-run collision that left a female pedestrian with “life-threatening” injuries Wednesday evening has been identified as an off-duty City of Lynnwood employee. Lynnwood officials were notified Thursday morning that a 34-year-old man accused of driving under the influence and striking a female jogger in the 3100 block of Larch Way in…