Lynnwood

Candidates focus on budget, youth violence, affordable housing

More than half of Lynnwood’s City Council seats are up for election, with four races appearing on the Nov. 4 ballot.

 

Mayor candidates focus on budget, public safety, housing

As Christine Frizzell seeks a second term, she faces City Council member George Hurst in the November election.

 

Edmonds College Art Gallery to display new exhibit

“Origin / Identity / Belonging II” by Michael Wewer features portraits of Edmonds College community members from around the world.

 

New neighborhood emergency department opens in Lynnwood

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and MultiCare Health System launched operations of the 11,000-square-foot facility Monday.

Records reveal Lynnwood candidate’s history of domestic violence, drug use

Bryce Owings has been convicted of 10 crimes in the last 20 years. He and his wife say he has reformed and those crimes are in his past.

Hangar 420 is pictured on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in unincorporated Snohomish County, Washington, less than half a mile away from the Lynnwood border. On Monday, the Lynnwood voted to lift its 10-year ban on retail cannabis. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lynnwood nips city cannabis ban in the bud

The City Council lifted the city’s 10-year retail cannabis ban Monday, allowing up to four stores near Highway 99 and Alderwood Mall.

Hangar 420 is pictured on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in unincorporated Snohomish County, Washington, less than half a mile away from the Lynnwood border. On Monday, the Lynnwood voted to lift its 10-year ban on retail cannabis. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood Crisis Care Center finds provider

Sea Mar Community Health Centers will operate the facility, set to open in 2026. Last year, a provider withdrew due to statewide funding challenges.

The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation by Finance Director Michelle Meyer during a city council meeting on on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 cut 10% of its budget.

The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation by Finance Director Michelle Meyer during a city council meeting on on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Construction to close parking spots at Lynnwood Link station

Fifty-seven parking spots out of the nearly 1,700 on-site will be closed for about two months.

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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.

Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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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 community health block party.

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Totalled car that resulted from a DUI collision that damaged four cars on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Lynnwood Police Department)

Three days of DUIs: 1 fatality, 1 injured and six damaged cars

The string of DUI crashes happened in Lynnwood, Edmonds and Everett

Totalled car that resulted from a DUI collision that damaged four cars on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Lynnwood Police Department)
People gather for a Fair Pay Lynnwood rally while Lynnwood City Council Vice President Josh Binda speaks on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 beginning July 1, 2026.

People gather for a Fair Pay Lynnwood rally while Lynnwood City Council Vice President Josh Binda speaks on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Damage from a kitchen fire at Scriber Creek Apartments in Lynnwood on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (South County Fire)

Lynnwood apartment fire displaces six residents on Monday

First responders said the fire began in the kitchen at Scriber Creek Apartments.

Damage from a kitchen fire at Scriber Creek Apartments in Lynnwood on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (South County Fire)
Gov. Bob Ferguson talks with kids at Lynnwood Elementary School during their lunch time on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 stakeholders.

Gov. Bob Ferguson talks with kids at Lynnwood Elementary School during their lunch time on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of the Lynnwood Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 to inmates.

Outside of the Lynnwood Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Community members tour Lynnwood Neighborhood Center project

The $26.5 million, 40,000-square-foot center is scheduled to open in early January 2026.

Lynnwood police: DoorDash ends with a crash, driver then sets his car on fire

A Lynnwood police K-9 tracked the driver, allegedly high on methamphetamine, to where he was hiding under a nearby car.

Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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.

Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood councilor Joshua Binda speaks during a Lynnwood City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood establishes its first Youth Council

The council will give people ages 14 to 19 a chance to serve on an official city commission. Meetings are expected to begin in 2026.

Lynnwood councilor Joshua Binda speaks during a Lynnwood City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)