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Familiar faces making their mark in City Council contests

In Lynnwood, a 21-year-old is winning, while in Edmonds only 81 votes separate three hopefuls.

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Incumbent Everett, Snohomish mayors seem headed for November

After early counting, Cassie Franklin and John Kartak appeared to be headed for the general election.

Whispering Pines Apartments complex which is slated to be demolished in October but must be vacated on August 31. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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New low-income apartments to replace Whispering Pines

On Monday, Lynnwood approved the housing authority’s plan for another affordable apartment complex.

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Man, 20, hit and killed in Lynnwood, another badly injured

They were part of a group riding bicycles, scooters and skateboards. They were hit by a pickup truck.

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Light rail work to close Lynnwood Transit Center HOV ramps

The overnight closures are set for Aug. 3 through 5, Aug. 9 through 11, and Aug. 13 through…

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Woman left alone for 3 hours at Lynnwood Jail killed herself

In her final hours, officers didn’t check on Tirhas Tesfatsion as required by policy, an investigation found.

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COVID-19 case reported at crowded Lynnwood council meeting

A person who attended the Monday meeting tested positive for the coronavirus just days later.

Hilary Lohman works to pack her home in the Whispering Pines Apartments complex which is slated to be demolished in October but must be vacated on August 31. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Whispering Pines residents ‘terrified’ as demolition looms

Facing a deadline to leave the low-income apartments in Lynnwood, dozens of tenants fear they’ll be homeless.

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State AG says it can’t investigate Lynnwood Jail death

Tirhas Tesfatsion’s family pushed Lynnwood leaders for an independent inquiry. Her death was ruled a suicide.

Family, friends and supporters gather in the quest for answers in the death of Tirhas Tesfatsion on July 13 during a protest rally Monday afternoon at the Lynnwood City Hall on July 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Lynnwood council agrees to ask AG to investigate jail death

At a rally Monday evening, Tirhas Tesfatsion’s family called for answers in her July 13 death.

Lisa Utter (left), Josh Binda (center) and James Rutherford.

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Fair taxation, affordable housing fuel debate in Position 3 race

Lisa Utter, Josh Binda and James Rutherford are seeking Position 3 on the Lynnwood City Council.

Naz Lashgari (left), Don Gough (center) and Patrick Decker.

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Council appointee faces former DEI chair and former mayor

Longtime Lynnwood residents are vying for Lynnwood City Council Position 2.

Shirley Sutton (left), Nick Coelho (center) and Christine Eck.

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Position 1 candidates share a similar vision for Lynnwood

Two political newcomers and a former City Council member are vying for an open seat

George Hurst (left), Christine Frizzell (center) and Jim Smith.

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Lynnwood council colleagues compete in mayoral primary election

Christine Frizzell, George Hurst, and Jim Smith are vying to fill current mayor Nicola Smith’s position.

Shots were fired in the underground parking garage at the AMC theater at Alderwood Mall on Monday night. (Lynnwood Police Department)

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Shots fired at Lynnwood movie theater parking garage

There were no reports of injuries or suspects, but an unoccupied vehicle was hit twice.

Brian Read

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Eviction lawyer booked into jail weeks after his disbarment

Brian Read, 45, of Freeland, pleaded guilty Monday to vehicular assault while under the influence.

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New deal: Edmonds teachers will now earn $68,965 to $124,658

The one-year contract extension was approved by the district’s Board of Directors on Tuesday.

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Gunshots hit vehicle, cause short closure of I-5 in Lynnwood

A vehicle was struck by gunfire in the northbound lanes near 44th Avenue West, according to troopers.

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Woman dies at Lynnwood Jail

The 47-year-old was found unresponsive at about 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Arturo Salinas, 16, left, Ed Newsom, 63, and Johnryan Newsom, 16 were all together when Ed Newsom was pulled under a log while floating the Green River in Auburn where Arturo Salinas and Johnryan performed life saving measures to revive Ed Newsom. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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River rescue: A breath away from being a drowning fatality

Ed Newsom was saved by his son and a friend, both 16, after he was swept underwater while…