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Children from the Bideww Choir sing and dance during the grand opening of the Washington West African Center on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Washington West African Center to host community health fair

The center, along with local health departments, will provide health insurance enrollment assistance, free vaccines and other health services.

 

Rick Steves speaks to community members gathered at the 
Jean Kim Foundation Hygiene Center after announcing he purchased the current property so the center will not have to close on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

South SnoCo’s only hygiene center secures support to stay open

Travel writer Rick Steves announced Wednesday he is buying the Lynnwood property and allowing the Jean Kim Foundation to continue using it rent-free.

 

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Lynnwood to close City Hall lobby next week

Residents who need to visit City Hall should contact city staff ahead of time to schedule an appointment.

 

Diane Grossenbacher, an office manger at Lynndale Elementary School, rallys outside of the Edmonds School District building before a meeting to push for the district for a contract on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds office professionals reach three months with no contract

The district hasn’t agreed to the union’s top demands, including more office secretary time and a wage increase consistent with inflation.

Diane Grossenbacher, an office manger at Lynndale Elementary School, rallys outside of the Edmonds School District building before a meeting to push for the district for a contract on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lynnwood City Council seeks applicants to fill vacancy

Council member George Hurst will begin his mayoral term Jan. 1, leaving Position 6 vacant. Applications are due Jan. 2.

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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 approves fee increases for permit services, business licenses

A 14.7% permit services fee increase will go into effect Jan. 1, and a 33% rise in business license fees will begin March 1.

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

Lynnwood raises property, utility taxes amid budget shortfall

The council approved a 24% property tax increase, lower than the 53% it was allowed to enact without voter approval.

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 hygiene center requires community support to remain open

The Jean Kim Foundation needs to raise $500,000 by the end of the year. The center provides showers to people experiencing homelessness.

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A person walks past Laura Haddad’s “Cloud” sculpture before boarding a Link car on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 in SeaTac, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sound Transit to test more frequent trains before 2 Line opens

Commuters traveling between Lynnwood and downtown Seattle will see extra trains starting next week as the agency prepares to double its peak frequency.

A person walks past Laura Haddad’s “Cloud” sculpture before boarding a Link car on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 in SeaTac, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Executive Director of the West African Center Pa Ousman Joof on Nov. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘It hurts my heart’: WA West African center scales back amid fiscal shortfall

Decreases and delays in grant funding are affecting food distribution, housing services and other programs at the Lynnwood-based center.

Executive Director of the West African Center Pa Ousman Joof on Nov. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Community Transit bus drives underneath the Lynnwood Light Rail station on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood could see farmers market at transit center by spring

Sound Transit would allow the city to use the light rail station for the market at no charge in exchange for sponsorship recognition.

A Community Transit bus drives underneath the Lynnwood Light Rail station on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hurst wins Lynnwood mayoral race

Council member George Hurst had the lead over incumbent Christine Frizzell with 51.2% of the vote after Monday’s ballot drop.

Escamilla, Mata, Owings, Leutwyler elected in Lynnwood

Derica Escamilla, Bryce Owings and Robert Leutwyler maintained leads Monday. The margin grew between Isabel Mata and Ki Seung Cho.

Garrard to retain Edmonds school board seat

Incumbent Thomas Garrard led with 69.9% of the vote Thursday. Challenger Jason Moore trailed with 29.9% of the vote.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds, Northshore place school levies on February ballot

Voters in the Edmonds School District will vote on one levy. Northshore voters will see two levies and one capital bond.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds school board candidates differ on budget, resource officers

Recent appointee Thomas Garrard is facing first-time candidate Jason Moore for the Position 4 seat.

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.