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Edmonds College students Celestine Ottong, left, tries to catch a salmon while Kade Williams, right, watches while the class gets ready to transport the fish for release in Lake Ballinger on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds College students release salmon into Lake Ballinger

Friday’s release of about 80 coho salmon is part of a larger effort to help the salmon population…

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, left, speaks with Habitat for Humanity Snohomish County executive director Steven Li on Thursday, April 2 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Habitat for Humanity to build affordable cottages in Lynnwood

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, visited the organization Thursday to hear about the new plans for Willow Path Cottages.

GeekFest showrunner, Nathan Mumm, outside of the Lynnwood Event Center where the event will be held this July on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GeekFest to be held in Lynnwood this year

After two years in Everett, the gaming convention moves to a new home starting in July.

Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst speaks during his State of City address at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood mayor talks budget, housing, community in annual address

In his first State of the City speech, Mayor George Hurst provided updates on city initiatives and plans…

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station in August 2024 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sno-Isle Libraries event will celebrate new light rail extension

To celebrate the complete opening of Sound Transit’s 2 Line, the library system will bring books and activities…

The Alderwood Water and Wastewater District building on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Alderwood water district owes Lynnwood $360K in missed tax payments

The total covers five out of 15 years of delinquent utility tax payments that date back to when…

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

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Lynnwood passes resolution in response to ICE activity

The resolution asks city staff to provide resources to the community and outlines city policies, including limits on…

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UPDATED: Detectives arrest 15-year-old in connection with Meadowdale Park shooting

The shooting stemmed from a confrontation between two groups of students who arranged to meet for a fight,…

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.

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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.