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

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Lynnwood establishes its first Youth Council

The council will give people ages 14 to 19 a chance to serve on an official city commission.…

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Escamilla, Boucsieguez, Owings, Binda move on to general in Lynnwood

Both incumbents advance despite a tight margin in the Position 3 race.

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell speaks during a city council meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood faces $10.7M budget shortfall by end of 2026

The mayor is considering staff cuts to address the shortfall, which is a result of lower-than-expected revenues.

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell speaks during a city council meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood faces ‘substantial budget shortfall,’ mayor says

The city ended 2024 with a $4.2 million deficit, and financial statements show a $5.2 million gap in…

From left to right, Lynnwood City Council Position 3 candidates Josh Binda, Tyler Hall and Bryce Owings.

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Position 3 candidates focus on affordability amid city’s growth

City Council Vice President Josh Binda is seeking a second term against challengers Tyler Hall and Bryce Owings.

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Lynnwood child, 4, accidentally shoots mother, father arrested

The child retrieved a loaded firearm from his father, who was asleep at the time, South County deputies…

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Position 1 candidates prioritize public safety, differ on tax increases

Derica Escamilla is looking to retain her seat against challengers Dio Boucsieguez and Brandon Kimmel.

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Rick Steves launches $1M match challenge for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

The $26.5 million Lynnwood Neighborhood Center will house several community spaces and partner with local nonprofits.

Red tape hangs in the front of the entrance to a burned down Center for Human Services building along 204th Street on Monday, July 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood fire destroys behavioral health nonprofit building

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The building housed an intensive mental health support program for…

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 City Council adopts unified development code

The consolidated code addresses recent state legislation and increases the number of housing units allowed on certain lots.

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Lynnwood Municipal Court administrator announces retirement

After more than 30 years in the state’s court system, Paulette Revoir will retire at the end of…

The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State budget, legislation could help vacant Lynnwood Crisis Care Center

The two-year operating budget allocates $15 million to crisis centers. Another bill would streamline Medicaid contract negotiations.

Snohomish County deputy prosecutor Robert Grant gestures during closing arguments in the retrial of Encarnacion Salas on Sept. 16, 2019, in Everett.

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Lynnwood appoints first municipal court commissioner

The City Council approved the new position last year to address the court’s rising caseload.

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

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County auditor dismisses challenge to Lynnwood Council VP’s residency

The auditor found a challenge to Josh Binda’s voter registration didn’t have enough evidence to prove he doesn’t…

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Lynnwood invites public to Community Open House

The May 6 event at Lynnwood Civic Campus will feature city department resources, refreshments and prizes.

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Lynnwood seeks planning commission applicants

Position No. 4 is vacant after the City Council appointed former commissioner Robert Leutwyler last month.

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 appoints last remaining candidate to council vacancy

Robert Leutwyler, a program manager at Amazon and US Army veteran, is set to be sworn in Monday.

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 City Council down to one candidate for its vacant seat

After two failed appointments and seven candidates withdrawing, the council will meet Wednesday to appoint a new member.

Flamingos fill the inside of Marty Vale’s art car. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood’s party car: Hot pink Corolla is 125,000-mile marvel

Marty Vale’s ’91 Toyota has 301 pink flamingos and a Barbie party on the roof.

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Lynnwood City Council eyes path forward at contentious meeting

The council discussed how to move forward in filling its vacancy after Jessica Roberts withdrew Thursday.