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21-year-old frontrunner faces campaign finance questions

As Joshua Binda closed in on a Lynnwood City Council seat, his campaign made unusual changes to public…

Kevin Lewis listens to Abigail Ruggles' testimony during his trial on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Alleged target of Everett murder-for-hire testifies against ex

A trial is underway for Kevin Lewis, who is accused of trying to get his ex-wife killed. Instead,…

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Prosecutor declines to charge staff in Lynnwood jail death

Tirhas Tesfatsion died July 13. An inquiry found officers had not checked on her for almost three hours.

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Lynnwood mayor among Leadership Snohomish County honorees

Also receiving awards this year were a Snohomish Health District communicator and The Everett Clinic.

Top: Derek Daniels (left) and Maya Ojalehto. Bottom: Rashawn Smith (left) and David Chan.

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Taxes divide candidates in South County Fire race

Rashawn Smith said David Chan has “disparaged” his constituents. The firefighters’ union endorsed the newcomer.

Construction along 196th Street SW in Lynnwood on October 28, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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In close vote, Lynnwood council plans to end $40 car-tab fee

Members voted 4-3 to end fees that fund road work. With an election Tuesday, the matter might not…

City officials break ground for the Community Justice Center Wednesday afternoon with Elizabeth Lunsford laying in protest in Lynnwood on October 27, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Lynnwood breaks ground on a justice center shaped by protest

The building will include an 84-bed jail, misdemeanor court, police department — and behavioral health wing.

Harbor seal (PAWS)

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Jetty Island, a seal paradise, becomes new home for 2 pups

The harbor seals were emaciated when they arrived at PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood. They’re ready for the…

Residents move out of an apartment Wednesday afternoon in the Whispering Pines Complex in Lynnwood on August 25, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Housing authority traded $2,000 for Lynnwood tenants’ silence

Low-income tenants agreed not to sue or discuss a traumatic housing search, amid Whispering Pines’ impending demolition.

The parking lot of a Lynnwood apartment complex in the 19800 block of 50th Avenue West where a man was allegedly stabbed Friday night. (Lynnwood Police)

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Lynnwood man arrested for allegedly stabbing acquaintance

They were arguing at an apartment complex and began fighting.

Christine Frizzell (left) and Jim Smith.

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Crime, taxes are key questions in Lynnwood mayoral race

It’s Jim Smith’s sixth mayoral run. He’s up against first-time mayor candidate Christine Frizzell.

Top (L-R): Shirley Sutton, Nick Coelho, Naz Lashgari. Bottom (L-R): Patrick Decker, Joshua Binda, Lisa Utter.

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Housing affordability is top issue in Lynnwood council races

Only one incumbent is running in the races for three seats. Newcomers hope to bring diversity to the…

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Police: ‘Prolific’ Marysville thief stole from dozens of gym lockers

The suspect, 23, was arrested this week for investigation of more than 55 felonies.

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Everett nurse accused of being imposter for over a decade

Alieu Drammeh, 53, didn’t have a license to practice for years. Yet he was hired again and again…

Bikers ride along a segment of the Interurban Trail during a  Leafline Trail Coalition and Snohomish County Transportation Coalition hosted "policy" ride on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Mountlake Terrace, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Cyclists highlight Interurban Trail needs before light rail arrival

Leafline Trails Coalition, Snohomish County Transportation Coalition and others toured some trail gaps.

Bobby Nakihei (right) of Everett, shown with his wife, Diana, died of COVID-19 this month. In 2017 he received a heart and kidney from Justin Elzinga, a 20-year-old Kennewick college student who died unexpectedly. (Family photo) 20211013

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Organ donor gave Everett man a new life, until COVID hit

A 20-year-old man’s heart beat inside Bobby Nakihei, 62, of Bobby’s Hawaiian Restaurant in Lynnwood.

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Driver seriously injured in crash in Lynnwood

The 52-year-old was taken to Harborview Medical Center with serious — but not life-threatening — injuries.

The parking lot of a Lynnwood apartment complex in the 19800 block of 50th Avenue West where a man was allegedly stabbed Friday night. (Lynnwood Police)

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Man stabbed in Lynnwood is expected to survive

The 39-year-old was taken to a hospital after being stabbed at an apartment complex Friday night.

The aftermath of a car crash that occurred Wednesday at 44th Avenue between 164th and 168th Street. (Lynnwood Police)

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Man dies in Lynnwood car crash

The driver, 65, was pronounced dead at a hospital after the single-car crash.

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Police seeking public’s help to find Lynnwood bank robber

The robbery happened Friday afternoon at a Chase Bank on 184th Street Southwest. No one was hurt.