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Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from the City of Lynnwood.

General City Media Questions: For all City related media inquiries, please contact Manager of Communications & Public Affairs Nathan MacDonald at communications@Lynnwoodwa.gov, office phone 425-670-5003, or cell phone 425-758-3742.

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City of Lynnwood's Response to Monday Night's Public Comment Incident

Published on November 30, 2023

On Monday, the public comment period of our City Council meeting was disrupted by hate-filled speech.

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Lynnwood Receives EPA Penalty for Wastewater Treatment Plant Violation

Published on November 14, 2023

Last night, the Lynnwood City Council took action authorizing Mayor Christine Frizzell to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that requires the shutdown of the City's sewage sludge incinerator (SSI) at its wastewater treatment plant no later than May 31st, 2024, and imposes a penalty of $550,259 per EPA's policy for settlements.

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Final Three Snow Plow Names Announced. Vote now!

Published on November 02, 2023

Last month, the City of Lynnwood asked the community to help us name our third snow plow to join the ranks of Snowbi Wan Kenobi and Plowy McPlowface. We waded through the 556 responses and took the most suggested names to our Public Works crew members for their help in selecting the finalists.

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Lynnwood receives $1.3 million grant to revitalize urban forests

Published on November 01, 2023

This fall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service awarded more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change and improve access to nature. The City of Lynnwood is pleased to be receiving $1,308,198 of this grant funding for its South Lynnwood Urban Forestry & Stewardship Program.

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City Unveils Lifesaving SaveStation at Meadowdale Playfields

Published on October 09, 2023

On Friday, October 6, the Truax Family, Nick of Time Foundation, DP Foundation, City of Lynnwood, Edmonds School District, and South County Fire gathered to celebrate the addition of an AED SaveStation at Meadowdale Playfields. A SaveStation is far more than an AED cabinet; it's a public awareness program that provides critical education about CPR and how to use an AED.

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Help Lynnwood name its third snow plow!

Published on October 03, 2023

Our Public Works Department will be taking snow plow name suggestions from through Friday, October 13th. Once all submissions have been received and reviewed, the top names will be shared on social media for a final vote.

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Open for Business: Lynnwood Celebrates the Completion of 196th St SW

Published on August 17, 2023

On Tuesday, August 15th, community members, elected officials, City employees and contractors braved the summer weather to celebrate the completion of the 196th St. SW Improvement Project. The event was an opportunity to recognize those who worked on the project, the leaders who championed it, and the community members and businesses impacted by the construction.

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Cole Langdon Selected as Next Lynnwood Chief of Police

Published on July 25, 2023

Mayor Christine Frizzell has selected Deputy Chief Cole Langdon to serve as Lynnwood's next Chief of Police after the retirement of Chief Jim Nelson at the end of this month. On Monday, July 24, Mayor Frizzell brought her formal appointment for City Council's final confirmation with resounding approval.

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Chief Jim Nelson retires after 30 years of service

Published on June 15, 2023

Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson has announced that he is retiring after 30 years of serving the community. His last day is scheduled for July 31.

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City of Lynnwood Selects New Human Resources Director

Published on May 23, 2023

On Monday, May 22, the Lynnwood City Council confirmed Mayor Christine Frizzell’s hiring of Annie Vandenkooy to serve as the City’s next Human Resources Director.

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News & Media

City of Lynnwood's Response to Monday Night's Public Comment Incident

Lynnwood Receives EPA Penalty for Wastewater Treatment Plant Violation

Final Three Snow Plow Names Announced. Vote now!

Lynnwood receives $1.3 million grant to revitalize urban forests

City Unveils Lifesaving SaveStation at Meadowdale Playfields

Help Lynnwood name its third snow plow!

Open for Business: Lynnwood Celebrates the Completion of 196th St SW

Cole Langdon Selected as Next Lynnwood Chief of Police

Chief Jim Nelson retires after 30 years of service

City of Lynnwood Selects New Human Resources Director

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