A Lynnwood woman was killed in a car accident in St. Helens, Oregon. Here are the details from KOIN-TV in Portland. A fatal accident on Highway 30 near St. Helens claimed the life a 44-year-old Lynnwood resident Thursday afternoon. The accident occured when a Freightliner truck pulling two empty tankers collided head-on with Julie Lynn Deangelo, who was driving a Pontiac Grand Am. The driver of th... »
A Lynnwood Police K-9 helped track down a suspected car thief last night in Mountlake Terrace. Here’s the info from MLTnews.com: Last night around 11pm a Mountlake Terrace police officer attempted a traffic stop near 220th/I-5. The vehicle accelerated and due to traffic conditions, the officer did not pursue. SNOCOM dispatch notified the officer the the vehicle was stolen. A short time later... »
The 2nd annual “Par 4 Kids” golf tournament will be held Friday, July 30 at the Lynnwood Golf Course. More than 60 people participated last year, raising more than $4,000 for the Recreation Benefit Fund, which pays for children in low-income families to participate in recreational activities. The money raised last year was enough to send 30 kids to a week of summer camp. To play in th... »
The South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop on how businesses can use social media to their advantage. Social Media – Twitter and Facebook Unwrapped Do you have a plan, and are you utilizing social media best practices? Learn the importance of Fan Page management, how to develop content and Tweets that keep people coming back, utilizing the reporting functions to tra... »
You’ve probably seen them around town in their familiar yellow or blue jackets — volunteers for the Lynnwood Police Department donating their time and talents. Last year those volunteers logged nearly 21,000 hours — an increase of 19 percent over 2008, according to a new report. That’s the equivalent of 10 full-time employees, an especially valuable contribution in this tim... »
Lynnwood-based Clothes for Kids helped a record number of children in Snohomish County this year. The charity provided over 5,200 wardrobes to needy kids during the 2009 – 2010 school year. Just two years ago they provided 3,500 wardrobes. “We have seen the need increase each year, and thankfully, due to our volunteers as well as the support in the community from individuals, businesse... »
Graduating seniors in the Edmonds School District will be receiving their diplomas this week. And as it turns out, the graduation rates are climbing. In 2005, the combined graduation rate for the Edmonds School District was 67.4 percent. For 2008 (the most recent data available) it soared to 80.5 percent. Here’s the breakdown by school for 2008: Lynnwood High – 80.4 percent Meadowdale High ... »
The state Department of Transportation hopes to alleviate congestion problems in one of Lynnwood’s most problematic traffic areas. Crews will begin construction in July of a “braided ramp” – a new on-ramp from I-405 and SR 525 elevated above a new off-ramp to 196th Street Southwest. The new ramps will eliminate lane-weaving and will help reduce the risk of rear-end and sideswipe collisions. When ... »
Today is Flag Day, and Lynnwood-based Cub Scout Pack 363 will be participating in a flag burning ceremony tonight. It will take place at the Edmonds City Park (500 3rd Ave. S.) in downtown Edmonds starting at 8 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. A flag burning ceremony is considered a traditional and dignified way to retire an American flag that is too tattered to serve as a symbol of the Unite... »
Just a few weeks after the Lynnwood City Council found ways to plug a projected $5.3 million budget hole, the process is about to get under way again. Monday night will be the first of four budget hearings that are scheduled on the city’s 2011 – 2012 biennial budget. This early budget hearing is to accept public testimony on ideas and recommendations for city leaders to consider when d... »
Tomorrow will be the first Sunday that Community Transit buses won’t be running. The agency suspended all Sunday and holiday service to save $16 million over two years as it tries to recover from lower sales tax revenue brought on by the recession. “This is a service suspension and we are working hard to get additional funding to restore that service as soon as possible,” said Community Transit CE... »
The new law that makes driving while talking on a cell phone a primary violation took effect yesterday, and Lynnwood police are already looking for violators. “The Lynnwood Police Department will not have a grace period for the new hands-free law that has been highly publicized for months now. This law has been a secondary violation for sometime and now it is a primary stop violation,”... »
Snohomish County is hosting a series of meetings next week, including one at Lynnwood High School, to discuss plans for a new regional trail. North Creek Trail will eventually connect the Regional Sammamish River Trail/Burke–Gilman Trail in King County with Snohomish County’s Regional Interurban Trail at McCollum Park in Everett. Snohomish County’s portion of the trail is in the early design... »
Lynnwood is full of great sports bars and restaurants to watch the World Cup this weekend.USA plays its first game, against England, Saturday at 11:30 a.m. (Click here for the full schedule.) Ellersick Brewery 5030 – 208th Street SW “We plan on showing the 10:30 a.m. games Monday through Saturday. We usually don’t open until 1 p.m. but are going to open for the games and stay ope... »
A car crashed into a house today in south Lynnwood. It happened about 11:30 a.m. in the 4600 block of 212th Street SW, on the border with Mountlake Terrace. I spoke to the renter named Nick when I dropped by this afternoon. He, his wife and young daughter were home when they heard a loud thud that shook the whole house. Fortunately their 5-year-old son wasn’t home at the time. His bedroom i... »
Schools around the state are trying to deal with a reduction state education spending. We’re no different here in Lynnwood. At Lynndale Elementary, the basic supply budget — which pays for things like school supplies, art products, first aid items and printer cartridges — was slashed by 65 percent. “We are trying to do 100 percent of the work with 35 percent of the funds,&#... »
More than two months after the former treasurer of the Terrace-Brier Soccer Club allegedly drained about $76,000 from its account, the club’s president says they are back on solid ground. “We have worked through a majority of the financial issues and are now back in a positive and stable position. We are currently working with the local soccer associations in planning the fall soccer ... »
Editor’s note: Lynnwood has two school zone cameras. One is in front of Lynnwood Elementary on 44th Ave. W. The other one is in front of the school zone on 168th St. SW that covers Meadowdale High, Middle and Elementary schools, as well as Beverly Elementary. **** Fines for red light and school zone cameras could be reduced, at least if one Lynnwood city councilman has anything to say about ... »
Both of these pets are two of the many animals that are ready for adoption at the Lynnwood PAWS shelter. Ally Meet Ally, a sweet, lovable 3-year-old hound! She is a playful and energetic gal who enjoys walks on the leash. She understands basic commands and has had crate training. She would prefer a cat-free home with children twelve years and older. Come visit Ally at PAWS in Lynnwood. Her adoptio... »
For the second time in less than three months, a Lynnwood city official has resigned. Eric Frimodt has decided to step down as city attorney. “I am currently in the process of putting together, with the mayor and council, a transition plan,” Frimodt told The Enterprise newspaper. The resignation comes after a May 24 city council meeting in which the city’s legal department came under scrutiny for ... »
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