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A car drives along 76th Avenue West past the City of Lynnwood’s water reclamation facility on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds neighbors push back against Lynnwood sewage plant upgrades

The project, located in an Edmonds residential neighborhood, has some residents concerned about transparency and adverse environmental impacts.

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Lynnwood to host State of the City event on March 26

Mayor George Hurst will give an address, and city staff will provide information about resources and upcoming events.

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County to host transition resource fair in Lynnwood

The free event offers information for individuals ages 12 and older with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Olivia Vanni / The Herald The Verdant Health Commission holds a meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood.

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Verdant Health Commission appoints new superintendent

Alison Poulsen has more than 20 years of nonprofit experience in Washington and most recently led Better Health…

People gather at the Jean Kim Foundation Hygiene Center on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood hygiene center neighbors discuss community impact, solutions

Rick Steves laid out his vision for capital improvements of the center after buying the property last year.

Quinn Van Order speaks to the Lynnwood City Council in opposition of the current Flock cameras before the council votes on their current contract with Flock on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood becomes one of the 1st in the state to terminate Flock contract

The City Council unanimously voted to end the agreement Monday in response to privacy concerns from the community.

The Lynnwood City Council meets in their chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood reconsiders Flock, discusses immigration resolution

Police Chief Cole Langdon said the department is “extremely limited” in its ability to intervene during federal immigration…

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Lynnwood opens applications for first-ever Youth Council

Teens ages 14 to 18 living within the Edmonds School District boundary are eligible to apply. Applications are…

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State awards $2M in affordable housing grants to Lynnwood

The grant program provides funding for cities to offset infrastructure costs for developers of affordable housing.

A car idles at a stop light at the intersection of 196th Street and Poplar Way where the City of Lynnwood will be building a bridge over I-5 to connect Poplar Way to Alderwood Mall Boulevard on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood approves construction contract for Poplar Way Bridge

The $58 million bridge, largely paid for by state and federal grants, will be the sixth in the…

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Lynnwood City Council appoints new member

Chelsea Wright is the chair of the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion commission. She will be sworn in…

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Lynnwood organizations launch citywide food drive for culturally relevant foods

Throughout the month of February, businesses around Lynnwood will collect shelf-stable food donations.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire chief announces retirement

The Board of Commissioners has named Assistant Chief Shaughn Maxwell to replace Chief Bob Eastman in February.

Makena Simonen, 21, outside of her family home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Family sues Edmonds schools for hindering access to transition services

Makena Simonsen, 21, graduated without meeting state standards, the suit alleges. With a diploma, she can’t receive free…

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Lynnwood approves public safety sales tax

The 0.1% tax is set to go into effect in April. The revenue will go toward restoring police…

Inside the “piazza” of the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘A stable resource’: Community leaders cut ribbon on Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

The center will serve as a social services hub for south Snohomish County, housing several nonprofits and community…

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds, Northshore, Everett to hold levy info sessions

Northshore School District voters see three ballot measures in the Feb. 10 election. Edmonds voters will decide on…

The newly elected Mayor of Lynnwood George Hurst outside of Lynnwood City Hall on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Lynnwood mayor talks his vision for the next four years

George Hurst will be tasked with leading the city out of its financial crisis. He also says he’ll…

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Lynnwood to host collection event for Styrofoam, e-waste

Those with Styrofoam or e-waste to dispose of can bring it to the city’s operations and maintenance center…

Children from the Bideww Choir sing and dance during the grand opening of the Washington West African Center on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Washington West African Center to host community health fair

The center, along with local health departments, will provide health insurance enrollment assistance, free vaccines and other health…