In light of recent discussions on councilmember residency, the Lynnwood City Council is set to decide Monday whether it wants to start the process of amending the city code to…
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Save the date: 2025 Lynnwood State of City Feb. 26
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell will be delivering her 2025 State of the City address from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Lynnwood Event Center. This year’s theme is “A…
Lynnwood may need to ‘play defense’ against potential federal funding cuts, lobbyist says
Next week, the Lynnwood City Council is set to decide if it wants to reevaluate how curbside waste management is handled in the city. At Monday’s city council work session,…
Lynnwood considers reversal of 2022 investigation to end state trash hauling contract
This article has been edited to change an incorrect statement about discounts for solid waste hauling. Over the past few years, Lynnwood has gone back and forth over how it…
STEP housing: Lynnwood, Edmonds move to comply with ‘very’ low-income requirements
As of this week, Lynnwood is now required to allow what the state calls “very” low-income housing in all residential zones; including emergency and transitional housing for individuals who are…
Lynnwood council adopts Comprehensive Plan, STEP housing requirements
This article has been edited to delete an incorrect paragraph regarding the council’s discussion about Josh Binda’s residency that was mistakenly left in after other edits were made. Major changes…
Lynnwood council set to make major decision Monday on the future of city’s housing
The Lynnwood City Council is set to make decisions crucial to the city’s future at its meeting Monday, potentially changing what housing will look like in Lynnwood for years to…
Lynnwood’s first-ever Youth Board is in the works
Lynnwood could soon have its first-ever Youth Board, as city councilmembers are in the process of finalizing the details to tentatively establish the board by late fall. This was one…
Lynnwood council meeting to be held on Tuesday due to MLK Jr. Day
The Lynnwood City Council is moving its regular Monday meeting to Tuesday this week in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s what’s on the council agenda this week:…
Applications due Jan. 31 for Lynnwood City Council vacancy
Following the Jan. 6 resignation of Lynnwood City Councilmember Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, the City of Lynnwood is accepting applications for the vacant Position 5 Lynnwood City Council seat. Here are the…
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Marathon Lynnwood Council meeting focuses on housing, new councilmembers, license plate camera approvals
Between choosing a new council president, hearings on housing code changes and talks about filling a newly vacated council seat, there was no shortage of important decisions to be made…
Volunteers sought for South Lynnwood Park restoration work Jan. 18
City of Lynnwood Parks welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to the restoration and conservation of parks in the South Lynnwood neighborhood. The goal of each event…
Lynnwood council wants your ideas on the city’s future Jan. 13
The time has come for residents to weigh in on decisions crucial to Lynnwood’s future. There are two public hearings scheduled for the Jan. 13 Lynnwood City Council meeting: The…
Lynnwood police seek council’s approval to purchase and place 25 license plate cameras citywide
The Jan. 6 Lynnwood City Council work session started with a whirlwind, as Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby announced her resignation from the council. The council had a full agenda…
Julieta Altamirano-Crosby resigns from Lynnwood City Council
Updated Jan. 7 with additional details. Stating her decision “is what is best for the voters,” Councilmember Julieta Altamirano-Crosby resigned from her position on the Lynnwood City Council at a…
Edmonds council to review development code updates, host reception for legislators Jan. 7
A review of development code updates and potential action on interim ordinances for neighborhood centers and hubs that were created as part of Edmonds’ 2024 Comprehensive Plan update are among…
Jan. 6 council meeting to further explore issue of councilmember’s dual offices
Among the items on the Lynnwood City Council work session agenda for Monday, Jan. 6 is followup discussion on investigating whether Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby can hold two elected…
Reminder: City of Lynnwood sponsoring e-waste and styrofoam collection event Jan. 4
Do you have styrofoam or electronic waste you need to dispose of? Bring it to the City of Lynnwood collection event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 4. Styrofoam…
Northwest Civic Circle finalizes list of roundtable participants for 2025 Legislative Preview Jan. 8
The Northwest Civic Circle has finalized roundtable participants for its 2025 Legislative Preview, scheduled for noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in the Angel…
Volunteers sought for South Lynnwood Park restoration work Dec. 21
City of Lynnwood Parks welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to the restoration and conservation of parks in the South Lynnwood neighborhood. The goal of each event…
Council votes to investigate whether councilmember may hold dual elected offices
After a heated discussion, the Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Dec. 9 business meeting voted 5-2 to authorize an investigation into whether Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby can hold…
Northwest Civic Circle sponsoring 2025 Legislative Preview Jan. 8 in Everett
The Northwest Civic Circle is hosting a 2025 Legislative Preview from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in the Angel of the Winds Arena,…
Lynnwood looking for parks and recreation board member
The City of Lynnwood is looking for a community member to join its parks and recreation board. The board serves as an advisory body and its duties include advising and…
Council Dec. 9 set to approve final 2025-26 biennial budget amendments
The Lynnwood City Council will take one last look at the amendments to the 2025-26 biennial budget with Lynnwood Finance Director Michelle Meyer at its next business meeting Dec. 9….
Council hears challenges of new Lynnwood Crisis Care Center
The new Lynnwood Crisis Care Center building – formerly known as the Community Recovery Center – is completed, but it won’t be open for patient care until mid-2025 because of…