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Lake Stevens City Councilman, Marcus Tageant, passes away unexpectedly

1 week ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Kienan Briscoe

LAKE STEVENS—Lake Stevens City Councilman and U.S. Marine Corps vet Marcus Tageant passed away on Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day. He was 52. Tageant grew up in Lake Stevens and graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1990. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after high school where he fought in the Persian Gulf War. Upon being successfully discharged, Tageant attended college at Washington State University before moving back to Lake Stevens.
Port of Everett Memorial Day ceremony honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice

1 week ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Kienan Briscoe

EVERETT—Approximately 150 attended the second annual Port of Everett Memorial Day Ceremony at Pacific Rim Plaza to honor the brave men and women who died in war. The event was opened, and emceed, by Lt. Colonel Dan Mathews, Retired Air Force veteran before Robin Hilt performed the National Anthem. Chaplain Lt. Kurtis Matheny, U.S. Navy, then read the invocation and benediction.
Sound Transit announces sponsorship of American Heart Association “Hard Hats with Heart” program

1 week ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Mario Lotmore

Sound Transit has entered into an agreement with the American Heart Association to become an official sponsor of the Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart program. Hard Hats with Heart aims to reduce heart disease and stroke in the construction industry by educating craftworkers about cardiovascular disease risk and prevention.
Parkgate: Christian group claims Seattle Parks denied venue near Pike Place, approved Cal Anderson Park

1 week ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Mario Lotmore

SEATTLE—What started as a peaceful rally by the Christian grassroots movement DontMessWithOurKids at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025, quickly turned into hours of violent clashes testing the faith of churchgoers, and the resolve of Seattle police, counter protesters, and elected officials.
Lynnwood starts year millions of dollars less than anticipated, now in negative territory for Reserve Requirement

1 week ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Mario Lotmore

LYNNWOOD— Mayor Christine Frizzell, in an email to the Lynnwood City Council earlier this month, wrote that the city started 2025 with millions of dollars less in anticipated revenues than expected and that she is working with “Department Directors on potential cost saving measures” to identify opportunities in “delay[ing] spending” or provide “an alternative delivery method” to close the funding gap.
100 Union Carpenters, Elks, Scouts, and volunteers place flags in honor of Memorial Day

1 week ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Mario Lotmore

EVERETT—Approximately 100 residents—Union Carpenters of Local 425, Everett Elks Lodge 479, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Mayor Cassie Franklin, and local volunteers—spent Saturday morning at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery placing American flags next to the headstones of fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day. “Thank you so much for giving willingly of your Saturday morning to come out here and plant the flags on the veterans’ graves,” Mayor Franklin said to the volunteers.
Lynnwood woman killed in Saturday motorcycle accident

1 week ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Mario Lotmore

LYNNWOOD—Washington State Patrol is reporting the death of Marjorie S Thomas, 47, of Lynnwood who was driving her motorcycle at the time of the incident. Thomas was driving her motorcycle eastbound on SR-20 at mile point 99 in Skagit County when it failed to “negotiate the curve, went down an embankment” and then striking a tree. Thomas was pronounced deceased at the scene by Skagit Fire District 10. She was wearing her helmet. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Lynnwood City Council to consider a $24 million bond for Tax Increment Area

2 weeks ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Mario Lotmore

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council will host a B at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, to possibly vote on establishing a Tax Increment Area to fund $24 million in public improvements, authorizes funding the WAORCA Diversion Program, and discuss updates to housing in the area. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). To view the agenda in its entirety, click here.
George Hurst pledges a return to fiscal stability at mayoral campaign kickoff

2 weeks ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Mario Lotmore

LYNNWOOD—Current Lynnwood City Council member, and Lynnwood Mayoral candidate, George Hurst, held his official campaign kickoff event at the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday, May 22. Hurst has served on the Lynnwood City Council since 2015, serving as its President three times. He has lived in the City of Lynnwood for 32 years with his wife Pam and four children.
Jack-in-the-Bot becomes first Mill Creek high school robotics team to secure World Champ title

2 weeks ago | lynnwoodtimes.com | Kienan Briscoe

MILL CREEK—Jack-in-the-Bot, Henry M Jackson High School’s robotics team, made Washington proud last month by becoming the first Mill Creek team ever to secure a World Championship title with their robot ‘Spectre.’ Henry M Jackson High School, located at 1508 136th St SE, Mill Creek, is part of the Everett Public Schools.