The Lynnwood City Council at its Feb. 6 work session is scheduled to discuss changes to the city’s waste management practices and a proposal to add a $25 traffic safety fee for all speeding violations. Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson is also scheduled to present an ordinance that would prohibit the use of dangerous drugs…
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City council approves plan for five new Lynnwood police officers
The Lynnwood City Council approved a plan during its Jan. 23 business meeitng to hire five police officers and finished edits on the city’s 2023 legislative priorities. The council also continued to hear from the public regarding an outpatient methadone clinic planned for 2322 196th St. S.W. Public testimony regarding the clinic – which will…
PDC says Councilmember Binda misused campaign funds, orders him to pay fine
Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda was found in violation of multiple RCW codes during a Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) meeting Thursday afternoon and will have to pay a $500 fine for those violations. During the meeting, the commission determined that Binda violated RCW codes 42.17A.235, .240 and .445 by using roughly $3,000 of his campaign…
Controversial Lynnwood methadone clinic receives license from Washington Department of Health
This story has been updated with a statement from Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced Thursday it has issued a behavioral health agency license to Acadia Healthcare for an opioid treatment program (OTP) to be located near Lynnwood’s Alderwood Boys and Girls Club. The methadone clinic, at 2322 196th…
Lynnwood council asks city ethics board to investigate Binda’s alleged misconduct
The Lynnwood City Council has asked the city’s board of ethics to investigate allegations that Councilmember Josh Binda violated city code when he used the council chambers to film a promotional video from which he benefited financially. Following a lengthy discussion about the matter during its Jan. 23 business meeting, the council voted 6-0 –…
David Parshall announces he’s running for Lynnwood City Council Position 7
Lynnwood resident David Parshall announced Wednesday he is a candidate for Lynnwood City Council Position 7. The Position 7 seat is now held by Shannon Sessions, who announced last month that she won’t be seeking reelection. The 49-year-old Parshall is a former teacher who taught at both Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace high schools. In a…
Edmonds Arts Commission issues call for youth, adult poetry submissions
The City of Edmonds Arts Commission (EAC) seeks submissions of short poems to be displayed in temporary poetry poster installations at various city locations. According to the city’s announcement: The goal is to surprise and delight the public with thoughtful short pieces of poetry that create a literary link connecting the reader to a sense…
State housing bills a battleground for local control vs. density
I’ve written it before, and it is still true: Nothing sparks more reaction in South Snohomish County than the phrase “single-family zoning.” What drives that reaction is equal parts growth, change, fear, the economy and history. The Washington State Legislature is again debating a bill that could change single-family zoning and housing statewide. That fuels…
City looking for photos of veterans, active military to display on Lynnwood utility boxes
The City of Lynnwood is asking residents to send photos of Lynnwood veterans and active military members for its new traffic signal box wrap. The project is aimed at honoring veterans and those in the military who either currently live in Lynnwood or have lived in the city at any time. The Lynnwood History &…
Lynnwood City Council Jan. 23 scheduled to consider policing grant
The Lynnwood City Council at its Jan. 23 business meeting is set to discuss legislative priorities, choose whether to accept a grant for the police department and make appointments to various boards and commissions. During their Jan. 17 work session, councilmembers were unable to make significant progress on legislative priorities for the 2023 session of…
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Lynnwood city councilmember brings ‘Love Conquers All’ tour to Edmonds-Woodway
Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda visited Edmonds-Woodway High School on Jan. 17 to talk with hundreds of students about love and empathy. The event — taking place the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day — was organized by the school’s Black Student Union. Binda asked the bleachers full of students to have a conversation…
As Lynnwood councilmembers consider future actions for methadone clinic, mayor denies allegations she didn’t disclose communications
During its Jan. 17 business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council debated legislative priorities for 2023, heard from the police department about plans for a recent grant and listened to Mayor Christine Frizzell answer allegations about a lack of transparency. The council also met with candidates for city boards and commissions. Frizzell denied accusations that she…
In letter to Department of Health, Lynnwood mayor expresses ‘serious concerns’ about methadone clinic
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell on Tuesday released a copy of a letter she sent Jan. 12 to Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Umair Shah, noting her “serious concerns” about the department’s process for licensing a proposed methadone clinic in Lynnwood. The mayor also requested that DOH not grant approval for the clinic…
City council Jan. 17 to discuss draft letter regarding Lynnwood methadone clinic
Following up on community concerns about a proposed methadone treatment center, the Lynnwood City Council at its Jan. 17 meeting is scheduled to discuss a draft letter it plans to send to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) regarding the facility. The council also is set to interview applicants for vacancies on three boards…
Demonstrators rally Saturday against proposed Lynnwood methadone clinic
Shouting “kids before profit” and “we demand transparency,” about 100 people came together Saturday afternoon to protest a proposed methadone clinic adjacent to the Lynnwood Alderwood Boys and Girls Club. The protest included speeches from Lynnwood City Councilmembers Shirley Sutton, Jim Smith, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby and Patrick Decker. Councilmember George Hurst was unable to attend but…
Lynnwood Arts Commission invites artists to exhibit in upcoming show
Local artists looking to display their works or even have them purchased by the city are invited to participate in an open exhibition show. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, Jan 15. The show welcomes applicants of all ages and skill levels. The exhibit will be judged by the arts commission and one “People’s…
Lynnwood mayor issues challenge to Edmonds School District students
The Edmonds School District and the City of Lynnwood are challenging local students to propose solutions to some of the community’s most pressing issues. Fourth to twelfth grade students in Edmonds School District are being asked to create projects that address rainwater pollution, freezing roads, habitat restoration and more. The students willing to take on…
Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda launches ‘Love Conquers All Tour’
Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda is visiting 13 Puget Sound-area schools as part of his Love Conquers All Tour, including Edmonds-Woodway High School Jan. 17 and Lynnwood High School Feb. 3. During his presentations, Binda said he will talk with students about compassion for one another and the power of love. “I will be highlighting…
Reminder: Volunteers sought for MLK Day of Service at Scriber Lake Park Jan. 16
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 16, Lynnwood residents are invited to volunteer for a Day of Service at Scriber Lake Park. Volunteers are meeting from 9 a.m. to noon that day to clear invasive species from the area and help beautify it. Those looking to have a productive morning with the…
City council hears more concerns about Lynnwood opioid clinic, elects new leadership
A proposed opioid treatment center near the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club took center stage once again when the Lynnwood City Council met Monday night. After holding an executive session closed to the public, councilmembers announced they are considering possible litigation related to the treatment center. Meanwhile, city officials advised concerned residents to contact the Washington…
City council Jan. 9 set to continue debate over opioid treatment center, elect council leadership.
After a four-hour meeting last week that focused on an opioid treatment center, the Lynnwood City Council is scheduled to hold a special work session Monday, Jan. 9 to cover the items that were rescheduled. The meeting – starting at 6 p.m. – will focus on the city’s priorities for the upcoming session of the Washington…
Protest against opioid treatment facility dominates city council agenda
Dozens of concerned parents armed with signs and many questions formed a line in front of Lynnwood City Hall to protest a planned opioid treatment center that was under discussion at the Jan. 3 city council meeting. Key issues under scrutiny during the Jan. 3 meeting were the location’s proximity to the Alderwood Boys and…
Reminder: City of Lynnwood hosting Styrofoam, e-waste collection drive Jan. 7
The City of Lynnwood is holding a Styrofoam and e-waste collection drive on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. All Styrofoam must be clean and all stickers or tape must be removed from its surfaces before being recycled. Click here for a full list of electronic items that are accepted by the city’s recycling program. Broken monitors…
City council Jan. 2 to consider 2023 legislative priorities, discuss proposed Lynnwood opioid treatment center
During its first meeting of 2023, the Lynnwood City Council is scheduled Jan. 2 to determine the city’s priorities for the upcoming session of the Washington State Legislature and discuss an opioid treatment center proposed in the city. The council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 2 because its usual Monday meeting day falls on the…
Residents, city officials express concerns about proposed opioid treatment center in Lynnwood
Concerns about location, lack of transparency and children’s safety were the main topics at Thursday night’s public hearing regarding a proposal to locate a Comprehensive Opioid Treatment Center in Lynnwood. The center, which is currently in Bothell, is set to be relocated to 2322 196th St. S.W. in Lynnwood – just a few blocks from…