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Lynnwood judge appoints Robert K. Grant as first municipal court commissioner

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The City of Lynnwood appointed Robert K. Grant as its inaugural Municipal Court Commissioner, addressing a significant increase in court caseloads. His appointment follows a private swearing-in ceremony led by retired Judge Kenneth Cowsert. Presiding Judge Valerie Bouffiou praised Grant's qualifications, emphasizing his dual expertise in addiction medicine and criminal law. Grant's legal career includes roles as a deputy prosecutor and assistant attorney general, where he managed serious felony cases.

He has served as a judge pro tempore since 2016 across multiple courts in the region. In 2024, Lynnwood Municipal Court faced a staggering 66,939 cases, with over 18,000 hearings conducted. The new commissioner will manage a variety of court matters and be available 24/7 for urgent law enforcement requests. Councilmembers are set to formally meet Grant in a public work session on May 19.

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Election 2025 Dio Boucsieguez, candidate for Lynnwood City Council Position 1

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One year later, memory of Jayda Woods-Johnson still guides a grieving community to action

Community members gathered at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park to honor 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who died in a shooting at Alderwood Mall last year. Attendees, many wearing red in her memory, shared stories and called for action on "Jayda's Law," aimed at stricter penalties for juvenile offenders. The trial for the suspect, Samuel Gizaw, is set to begin on July 18.