It’s a busy weekend for Ashley Aven. As you might remember, Ashley is the 18-year-old Meadowdale High School student and softball player waging a brave battle against acute myeloid leukemia, a rare but terminal cancer. We wrote about her last month, and the Everett Herald and Seattle Times recently did in-depth stories. When former Mariner Jay Buhner read about Ashley’s story he got in touch with... »
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Lynnwood today for allegedly posting a threat against Kamiak High School on Facebook. The high school and Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo went into lock down after officials learned of the posting, part of which read “I’m pulling a Virgina Tech on Kamiak,” an apparent reference to the 2007 shooting incident at the college. Police arrested the... »
Near the turn of the last century, when Lynnwood was known as Alderwood Manor, electric trains brought passengers from Seattle and Everett. This weekend, Lynnwood will pay tribute to the historic Interurban Railway. Interurban Car 55, one of six rail cars on the line, is fixture at Heritage Park. That’s where a 100th anniversary celebration will be held Sunday, May 2 from 11 a.m. – 3 p... »
On average, someone in Lynnwood is the victim of domestic abuse once every 17 hours, but a local car dealership is quietly helping to break the cycle. Acura of Lynnwood is loaning a brand new 2010 Acura MDX to the Lynnwood Police Department. LPD’s Megan Sweeney says it will be a very valuable tool in their arsenal against domestic violence. “It will be used to transport victims to court or t... »
The state cut back school funding this past legislative session, so the Edmonds School District might ask voters to make up the difference. The district is considering putting a four-year supplemental levy proposal on the August ballot. It would raise about $6.4 million the first year (the same amount the district is trying to cut from the budget.) “At this point the sense is that the state offere... »
The demolition is complete and construction has already started on the new Lynnwood Rec Center on 44th Avenue West. As you’ve probably noticed, a lot has happened on the $25 million project in the past several weeks. “Site utilities, locker room and pool plumbing is complete and we’ve hauled off nearly 150 truckloads of dirt and about 128 truckloads of debris during the last four months,R... »
I always drive by this unique looking house on 164th Street SW between Highway 99 and I-5 on the north end of Lynnwood. It’s a beautiful old home that appears to have been abandoned for awhile. Today I noticed some land use signs in the front. Avalon Communities, which owns the adjacent Avalon Brandemoor, plans to build a five-building apartment complex on the lot. Snohomish County is review... »
The Lynnwood City Council was expected to vote last night on the creation of a Transportation Benefit District, which would levy a new $20 tax on vehicle registrations within the city. However, the previous public hearing regarding a Hall Lake housing development went long. Council member Stephanie Wright told me it looks like the TBD vote will be rescheduled for May 24. »
UPDATE: the store will remain open for the next few weeks until the inventory and fixtures are gone. Everything is discounted 20 – 70 percent. They will vacate their space in H-Mart Plaza (formerly Mervyn’s Plaza) by June 30. In a news release, owner Jennifer Barnhart said Lasting Memories was Washington’s first scrapbook store. “Originally our business plan for Lasting Mem... »
Some closures of I-5 through Lynnwood are scheduled tonight and tomorrow as part of the pedestrian overpass project under construction along 196th Street SW: Up to three lanes of southbound I-5 at 196th will be closed from 8 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. Tuesday. Up to three lanes of northbound I-5 at 196th will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday. During the closures, crews will take surve... »
Tonight the Lynnwood City Council will take public comments on two significant items: Transportation Benefit District – Should the city add a $20 fee to vehicle registrations to fund transportation improvements? Council members are expected to vote on the matter following public comments. Council President Ted Hikel believes it will pass. (Read the earlier story we did.) Halls Lake East Subd... »
A decision by the Snohomish County Council next week could clear the way for much taller buildings near Lynnwood. On May 5 the Council is expected to approve new design standards for urban centers that would allow buildings up to 18-stories high in parts of unincorporated Snohomish County – including 44th Avenue SW on the Mountlake Terrace/Lynnwood border, Highway 99 and 156th Street SW, and I-5 a... »
The annual spring cleanup drop-off event, originally planned for Saturday, May 8, has been canceled due to budget cuts. However, Lynnwood residents still can have extra household garbage picked up at no additional charge. During the week of May 3 – 7, you can place up to three extra garbage bags/cans plus three extra yard waster containers curbside on your regular pickup day. Major applianc... »
A new kids clothing store just opened at Alderwood Mall. Naartjie Kids (pronounced nar-chee) is located near Sears and the play area. According to its website: “The Naartjie Brand, like its name, has a flavor and style all its own. From its very conception Naartjie was about KIDS…playful, vibrant, active, colorful, natural, always changing. The Naartjie brand can be described as a synthesis ... »
More parking is coming to Alderwood Mall, but it could be tough to find a spot until it gets here. You might have noticed that the parking garage and surrounding area near JC Penney, the food court and the movie theater are fenced off. That’s because crews are adding a fourth level to the existing three-level structure. The new level will add 306 parking spaces to the south garage for a tota... »
In the year 2059, Mr. Rubin’s 5th and 6th graders from Lynnwood Elementary will be about 61 years old. Yesterday, they dedicated the time capsule they helped decorate and vowed to be there when it’s opened in 49 years. The capsule contains street pole birthday banners, Lynnwood at 50 book, birthday merchandise, predictions about the future of Lynnwood, a 50th birthday Barbie, a Mariners bobblehead... »
KING 5 News is reporting that the city is investigating a Lynnwood company for illegal dumping. Environix, a mold remediation company, was accused of dumping paint into storm drains that lead to Hall Lake between Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. According to KING 5, the city does not expect to levy any fines because they found the company had corrected the problem and are cooperating with the conti... »
A group opposed to red light traffic cameras is planning a protest tomorrow in Lynnwood and other local cities. The group known as BanCams plans to hold signs at the corner of 196th Street SW & 44th Avenue West at 1 p.m. Saturday. Similar protests are planned in Fife, Lacey, Renton and Bremerton. As them name implies, BanCams’ mission is a statewide ban of red light cameras. According to its w... »
Today through June 3, the Lynnwood Library Gallery is presenting a series of photographs titled Hallowed Halls. Hallowed Halls features photos of vacant school buildings throughout Louisiana, where artist Lauren Quincy Greathouse spent several years. The images of stacked desks, dusty equipment and dirty halls serve to contradict the memories that many of us of our school years. The Lynnwood Libra... »
Earlier this week the Lynnwood City Council approved new utility taxes to help ward off a budget shortfall of up to $4.8 million. Now it appears council members also will approve a new vehicle registration tax. Monday night the City Council will take public comment on the creation of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) that would add a $20 fee to vehicle registrations. The Council would then v... »
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