Allied Waste strike possibly averted
Allied Waste has reached a tentative deal with its trash haulers, according to the Seattle Times. There is no deal yet for Waste Management workers. »
Archives March 2010 / Lynnwood Today
Garbage strike update: Should you put out your cans tomorrow?
Will my trash be picked up Thursday? That’s the question many of you are asking as a possible garbage strike gets closer. Hundreds of trash collectors in Snohomish and King counties could walk off the job at midnight if they don’t reach a new contract with Waste Management and Allied Waste. Disagreements continue over salary and health benefits. Both companies, which serve different parts of Lynnw... »
Talking trash: Will your garabge get picked up if there’s a strike?
A strike by trash collectors in King and Snohomish counties, including Lynnwood, could begin as soon as Thursday. Waste Management and Allied Waste still have not come to an agreement with its unionized sanitation workers. Hundreds of them say they’ll walk off the job if they don’t resolve their dispute by midnight Wednesday, when their current contract expires. Salary and health benefits are the ... »
Sláinte! Irish pub opening in Lynnwood
How about some crawfish with your Guinness? An Irish pub/Cajun café is taking over the space formerly occupied by Hooters in Lynnwood. The signs have gone up for Celtic Bayou, and workers are making renovations to the interior of the building on 196th Street SW near 44th Avenue West (across from Fred Meyer.) »
Feds called in to investigate theft at Lynnwood Gun and Ammo
Agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are now investigating the theft of 100 handguns from Lynnwood Gun and Ammunition last week. A spokeswoman told the Everett Herald, “serial numbers from the stolen firearms will be entered into a federal database, and the guns will be flagged if they’re recovered or sold to a pawn shop.” She said it’s more likely the guns will... »
Clean out your closet while helping Lynnwood kids
As spring cleaning kicks into high gear, a local charity hopes you’ll keep them in mind. Clothes for Kids is in need of new or gently used clothing of all types and sizes, but especially boys sizes 4 – 16. Clothes for Kids is a Lynnwood-based non-profit that serves low-income children in Snohomish County, primarily in Lynnwood and Edmonds. They rely on donations and don’t receive... »
A new indoor flea market is coming to Lynnwood
Bargain hunters will have a new place to shop when an indoor flea market opens in Lynnwood next month. City Marketplace will be located at the former home of Cycle Barn next to Value Village on Highway 99 and 172nd Street SW. Vendors can now apply for a space at its Web site. The grand opening is set for Saturday and Sunday, April 10 & 11. A vendor open house will be held April 1 (no fooling). »
Terrace-Brier Soccer Club struggling to keep going after theft
Will the summer soccer camps happen this year for the Terrace-Brier Soccer Club? So far the answer is yes. The club is trying to figure out how to pay for its popular programs after the ex-treasurer allegedly stole $76,000. The club serves 700 kids in Lynnwood, Brier, Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds. “The club does have insurance which may cover a portion of the theft and the former treasurer ... »
Former Brier-Terrace Soccer Club treasurer accused of embezzeling $76,000
A 40-year-old Lynnwood woman is suspected of stealing $76,000 from a local soccer club. The woman, whose name hasn’t been released, worked from home as the Terrace-Brier Soccer Club’s treasurer for three years. She was arrested the day after the the club’s president reported the theft to Lynnwood Police. She has been cooperating with investigators. »
UPDATE: Lynnwood Gun and Ammo hit by major theft
More than 100 handguns were stolen from Lynnwood Gun and Ammunition sometime between late Thursday night and early Friday morning. The owner discovered the theft when he got to work around noon. The store is located at 208th and Highway 99. Police say there’s evidence of forced entry but won’t say how the thieves got in, although they may have tunneled up from underneath. There’s... »
Big theft at Lynnwood Gun and Ammo
Lynnwood Police are investigating a burglary at Lynnwood Gun and Ammo. The owner is checking his inventory but he says about 100 handguns were taken from displays inside the store in the 20800 block of Highway 99. »
New Mercedes dealership on Highway 99 in Lynnwood taking shape
If you’ve driven past the site of the new Mercedes-Benz dealership at 178th and Highway 99 in Lynnwood, you’ve probably noticed the rapid pace of construction. Ground was broken last Sepetember and already the frame of the new building is in place, complete with its unique, circular roof. When the 40,000 square foot dealership opens this summer it will feature a 26 bay service center, ... »
A Lynnwood teenager is fighting against cancer
Ashley Aven is about to celebrate her 18th birthday with family and close friends. It’s a celebration the Lynnwood teenager richly deserves, considering the battle she’s been fighting for the past several months. Last spring Ashley was a typical teenager who played varsity softball at Meadowdale High School. She started feeling tired one day, and everyone thought she was just exhausted from the lo... »
Easter fun next week in Lynnwood
Plenty of Easter events in Lynnwood will keep your kids busy next week. First is the Flashlight Egg Hunt at Wilcox Park (5215 196th St SW) on Thursday, April 1. Thousands of candy-filled eggs will be placed around the park. At 8 p.m. each kid will grab a flashlight and begin the hunt. There are also games, inflatable toys and face painting beginning at 6:30 p.m. »
Victim in drive-by shooting in Lynnwood is improving
The victim in Wednesday morning’s drive-by shooting on 200th Street SW remains hospitalized but has been upgraded to serious condition, according to the Everett Herald. Lynnwood Police are still searching for the suspect but so far the victims have been unable to provide a good description of the shooter. Detectives don’t believe the shooting was random. »
Wednesday’s sunshine in Lynnwood broke 42-year-old weather record
If it felt warmer than usual today, you’re right. Unofficially, Wednesday’s high of 69 degrees broke the record of 67 degrees set in 1968 (according to Weather.com). Did you have fun in the sun today? Send your weather pics to lynnwoodtoday@gmail.com and we’ll post them on this blog. We hope you enjoyed the sun while it lasted. The forecast calls for rain with a high of 53 tomorr... »
Snohomish County’s free Early Childhood Education program taking applications
If you’re a low income household with a preschool age child you might be eligible for Snohomish County’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. The ECEAP is now taking applications at 21 locations throughout Snohomish County. »
Alderwood Middle School student expelled for bringing gun to school
A student at Alderwood Middle School in Lynnwood has been expelled after he brought a gun to school. According to the Seattle Times, the student showed the gun to other students on the bus on Thursday. One of them told his parents, who notified school officials, who in turn called police. »
Overnight drive-by shooting on 200th St SW in Lynnwood; no suspects in custody
10:15 a.m. Update: Lynnwood Police are still searching for the suspect and the motive behind this morning’s drive-by shooting. The man who was not injured, a 30-year-old man from Auburn, did not provide a suspect description to detectives. “At this point the events leading up to this shooting are unclear, but it does appear to be an isolated incident,” Shannon Sessions with Lynnw... »
Update on Monday’s stabbing in Lynnwood
The Everett Herald has an update on Monday’s stabbing in Lynnwood. The 26-year-old woman who was arrested claims she stabbed the 55-year-old man with forks and kitchen knives after he tried to sexually assault her. It happened in an apartment in the 3600 block of 156th Street SW, where the pair was reportedly drinking and smoking marijuana. »
