As the City of Lynnwood continues to grapple with the budget deficit in the current biennium, assistant city administrator Monisha Harrell and interim finance director Sandra Fujioka laid out the plan for the 2027 to 2028 budget process for the city council. The budget process will also include updates on new procedures that will increase […]
The city’s accepting of a $2.5 million public safety grant had originally been attached as a consent agenda item, but quickly became a point of contention during Lynnwood City Council’s Monday meeting. Concerns over a new drone program, funding for the new social worker and custody officer positions, and any future ongoing cost to the […]
Ellensburg is moving forward with a periodic update to its land use plan that will encourage the redevelopment of underutilized plots in the downtown area. The main goal is to increase density so that the growth that is coming to the city won’t sprawl out and ensure that the new residents have to generate more […]
During their July 6th work session, the Lynnwood City Council received an update from ACCESS Project president Wally Webster and Marie MacCoy on how it is addressing the growing youth violence problem in the city. The council members also received an update on the dispute between Everett and Alderwood Water over a rate increase and […]
The Pursuit Church, located in downtown Snohomish, is known for its bold billboards located near one of the main entrances into town. Strategically placed near Harvey Airfield on Airport Way, north of the train tracks, the billboard stands prominently, featuring messages ostensibly to attract church service attendance. Their quirky, often antagonistic billboard statements show a […]
During the Lynnwood City Council’s June 9th business meeting the council members received a briefing on the Economic Development Infrastructure Fund (EDIF). This fund is essentially a savings account that allows the city to stash money when there are spikes in sales tax revenue that can be used for infrastructure and/or economic development projects. Reinstating […]
With council members Tawny Szumals and Eric Fejeran absent (CM Trevor Vance attended remotely), the Pullman City Council voted to pass the two bedroom exemption to its short-term rental regulations. The city also received an update on the restoration to the iconic arched Pine Street Plaza Pedestrian Bridge after it was damaged due to flooding […]
