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Lynnwood council reviews cuts, layoffs amid budget deficit
On Sept. 10, the city sent layoff notices to nine employees. The mayor directed each city department to…
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Lynnwood Crisis Care Center finds provider
Sea Mar Community Health Centers will operate the facility, set to open in 2026. Last year, a provider…
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Edmonds to host town halls for levy ballot measure
In November, Edmonds residents will vote on a $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift to help address…
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South County commemorates 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Community members gathered at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park in downtown Edmonds.
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Stanwood pauses Flock cameras amid public records lawsuits
A public records request for Flock camera footage has raised questions about what data is exempt under state…
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Lynnwood adopts ordinance to clarify residency requirements
Council members must provide an affidavit each year declaring they live in Lynnwood and have active voter registration.
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Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th coming this Saturday
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the city will close a portion of 44th Avenue for its annual…
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South County Fire restores paramedic to Mill Creek station
Station 76 will have five personnel, including one medic. The board of commissioners approved the change by a…
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‘A hometown person’: Friends and family remember Larry Hanson
The former publisher worked at The Herald for 45 years and volunteered throughout Snohomish County for decades. He…
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Mill Creek residents protest removal of Station 76 paramedics
South County Fire’s redeployment plan removed two medics from the station, raising concerns about response times and transparency.
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‘It’s like the Super Bowl’: Everett celebrates first day of school
Students at Monroe Elementary were excited to kick off the school year Wednesday along with other students across…
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Lynnwood advocates launch campaign for higher minimum wage
The group is looking to raise the city’s minimum wage from $16.66 per hour to $20.24 per hour…
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Ferguson, Larsen talk food assistance cuts during lunch at Lynnwood school
The governor and U.S. representative served lunch to students at Lynnwood Elementary on Thursday and heard from local…
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South County Fire commissioner says board violated public meetings act
The board privately discussed staffing changes to Mill Creek’s fire station, he said. The board chair says it…
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Edmonds names acting city administrator
Todd Tatum previously served as the city’s director of community, culture and economic development.
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The costly, controversial journey of Lynnwood’s newest jail
After one year of operation, city officials say the jail has reduced recidivism and expanded medical services available…
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Edmonds approves public safety sales tax
The council unanimously approved the 0.1% increase, which will go into effect next year.
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Community members tour Lynnwood Neighborhood Center project
The $26.5 million, 40,000-square-foot center is scheduled to open in early January 2026.
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Mill Creek raises concerns over South County Fire deployment plan
While the department-wide model removes two paramedics from the city’s station, South County Fire says services will improve.
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Lynnwood holds special budget meeting during summer recess
Council members discussed the city’s $10.7 million shortfall. Next month, the council will hear proposals for department-specific cuts.