Multiple teenagers in Lynnwood have tragically lost their lives as a result of gun violence within the last few years alone. In the past, Lynnwood police have said some of…
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Lynnwood unveils three public EV charging stations at City Hall
City staff cut the ribbon Monday for three public Charge Point electric vehicle charging stations located outside Lynnwood City Hall. The city received almost $800,000 in federal and state grants…
Lynnwood judge appoints Robert K. Grant as first municipal court commissioner
The City of Lynnwood on Sunday announced the appointment of Robert K. Grant as the city’s first Municipal Court Commissioner. He was appointed by Presiding Judge Valerie Bouffiou and sworn…
Lynnwood council May 19 to reevaluate public defense services amid statewide restructuring of caseload standards
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, May 19 work session is set to discuss the city’s public defense services, tax increment financing and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, among other…
City of Lynnwood publishes Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts 2023-24 biennium report
The City of Lynnwood released the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s 2023/2024 Biennium Report. The report includes projects that are completed or in the works, such as the Scriber…
Lynnwood City Attorney, councilmembers question Decker’s proposed policy on residency requirements
The Lynnwood City Council had another lengthy debate over proposed changes to residency requirements at its meeting Monday, along with three proclamations for the month of May and a brief…
Lynnwood council May 12 to discuss proposed policy clarifying elected official residency requirements
The Lynnwood City Council is set to rehash its debate on councilmember residency requirements, after a discussion at last week’s meeting was postponed. Councilmember Patrick Decker requested the discussion, in…
Lynnwood City Hall welcomes over 200 people for open house
Lynnwood City Hall opened its doors to residents of all ages Tuesday for a night of community, fun, networking and learning how the city operates behind the scenes. Over 200…
State Legislature allocates $1.5M for Lynnwood projects during 2025 session
During the 2025 Washington State legislative session, lawmakers proposed around $1.5 million be set aside in the state’s budget for projects in Lynnwood, the city’s lobbyists said during a council…
Lynnwood council to revisit retail cannabis, residency requirements for elected officials May 5
The Lynnwood City Council is scheduled to revisit conversations on retail cannabis sales and residency requirements at its work session Monday, withboth topics having sparked past debate among the council…
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Reminder: Lynnwood City Hall hosting open house May 6
Residents interested in how Lynnwood works behind the scenes can attend the city’s Community Open House at city hall from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 for a night of activities,…
Tentative council vote to reverse Lynnwood’s retail cannabis ban scheduled for September
The Lynnwood City Council decided at its Monday meeting to extend its conversation on whether to lift the ban of retail cannabis sales in Lynnwood. The council April 28 voted…
Lynnwood council to talk cannabis, public service and Day of Prayer at April 28 meeting
The discussion on whether Lynnwood should repeal its ban on retail cannabis sales is scheduled for Monday’s city council meeting. The council is also set to confirm an applicant to…
Council revisits idea of lifting ban on cannabis sales in Lynnwood
At its work session Monday, the Lynnwood City Council revisited the idea of lifting the city’s ban on cannabis retail sales within city limits – a conversation that’s been ongoing…
County auditor dismisses challenge of Councilmember Binda’s residency, voter registration
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell dismissed a Lynnwood resident’s challenge of City Councilmember Josh Binda’s voter registration after Binda provided documents certifying his Lynnwood address. In February, Lynnwood resident Diodato…
Encouraging growth, cracking down on retail crime: Lynnwood mayor and police chief speak at Lynnwood Chamber luncheon
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell and Police Chief Cole Langdon were keynote speakers at the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon Wednesday at the Embassy Suites hotel. The pair touched on…
City of Lynnwood invites residents to take community survey
The City of Lynnwood announced a resident survey to receive input on government services and measure the quality of life in the community. The city said in a news release…
Rep. Rick Larsen hosts roundtable meeting about transportation funding, visits Scriber Creek Trail
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met with officials from Snohomish County, Edmonds, Lynnwood and other cities Wednesday for a roundtable discussion about current surface transportation projects and priorities and the Bipartisan…
Lynnwood council advances plan to annex old Alderwood Middle site; recognizes Arbor Day
The Lynnwood City Council voted at its business meeting Monday night to move forward with annexation of the old Alderwood Middle School property as Edmonds School District plans to build…
Learn about Lynnwood’s new development codes at online open house April 29
The City of Lynnwood is in the midst of creating a Unified Development Code (UDC). It’s a massive restructuring of its development codes to streamline city processes and comply with…
Lynnwood Council set to vote April 14 on annexation of former Alderwood Middle property
The Lynnwood City Council is scheduled to vote at its April 14 business meeting whether to move forward with annexation of the former Alderwood Middle School property. The Edmonds School…
Lynnwood council considers tax increment financing for city projects
As the dust settled from the tumultuous appointment process of a new councilmember, the Lynnwood City Council resumed business as usual at its April 7 work session. With major decisions…
Lynnwood mayor, police chief to speak at chamber of commerce meeting April 16
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell and Police Chief Cole Langdon will speak about City of Lynnwood crime prevention and enforcement efforts during the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon starting at 11:30…
Annexation, property taxes and labor agreements topics scheduled for April 7 Lynnwood council meeting
The Lynnwood City Council is set to have some key discussions on development at its Monday meeting, including whether to collect property taxes in certain areas of the city to…
Residents dive into Lynnwood’s history at annual Heritage Park spring cleaning
A group of over 20 Lynnwood residents and city employees rolled up their sleeves Wednesday morning, working to preserve the city’s history by beautifying Lynnwood’s Heritage Park at the city’s…