Pacific Chamber Ballet, a Lynnwood dance studio that’s been around for 27 years, is facing closure due to declining enrollment. Owner Judith Ross said she must close the non-profit school Oct. 1 because she didn’t have enough students to stay open. She needs at least 20 more students to continue operation. As a result, Ross was $1300 short on rent this month. But someone has stepped up... »
For the second time this month, Lynnwood police are looking for a missing person. 25-year-old Antonio Rosas was last seen about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16 when he left his Lynnwood home to run an errand. He hasn’t made contact with any family members since then. Rosas’ wife says this is very unusual behavior for him. Rosas is Hispanic, about 5’6” and 138 pounds. He was last seen wearing... »
[mappress] A Lynnwood mold-cleaning company faces $18,000 in fines for washing spray equipment into a storm drain. Residents reported seeing a whitish paint-like substance enter Hall Lake from a stormwater pipe in April 2010. Lynnwood staff traced the discharge to Environix, Inc. at 20728 56th Ave. W. “This incident is extremely disappointing to us,” said James Mallory, president of En... »
Last week the publishers of Lynnwood Today, My Edmonds News and MLTnews sponsored a political forum at Edmonds Community College. 21st Legislative District candidates Marko Liias and Elizabeth Scott, and 1st Legislative District candidate Derek Stanford took our questions on education funding, the state budget deficit, taxes and small business assistance. You can watch the forum below or download ... »
If you commute from Lynnwood to downtown Seattle weekday mornings, you need to budget about 52 minutes. That’s according to Sound Transit, which is asking for your input as it extends mass transit from Northgate to Lynnwood. The agency is launching a formal comment period for the North Corridor High Capacity Transit (HCT) project, which will add 8-9 miles of mass transit service and four new... »
The search for 35-year-old Cassandra “Casey” Lennon came to a tragic end today. Police say she was found deceased in her car at a rest stop in California. Foul play is not suspected. Casey went missing last week after her shift at the Lynnwood Barnes and Noble store. »
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, more than half of Washington drivers say red light cameras do change drivers’ behavior. According to a recent poll from PEMCO Insurance, 55 percent of drivers say the cameras make them think twice before pushing the limits of yellow lights. “It’s clear that drivers are lining up on difference sides of the issue,” said Jon Osterberg, PEMCO s... »
Do you have a question for the candidates in the 1st or 21st Legislative Districts? Now’s your chance to ask them. Tonight, Lynnwood Today, My Edmonds News and MLTnews are sponsoring a political forum with candidates Marko Liias and Elizabeth Scott (21st District), and Derek Stanford and Dennis Richter (1st District). The forum will be moderated by Edmonds City Councilman DJ Wilson and will ... »
Police arrested a 24-year-old Lynwood man last night after he stole a woman’s of her purse near 168th and Highway 99. The 37-year-old woman was walking home from her bus stop when the thief surprised her from behind and grabbed her purse off shoulder, then ran off. Lynnwood Today reader Daniel S. saw the whole thing go down. “I heard a female screeching repeatedly. Thinking it was just... »
Lynnwood police are trying to find a woman who went missing last week. 35-year-old Cassandra “Casey” Lennon disappeared Wednesday night, Sept. 15, after her shift at the Lynnwood Barnes and Noble. Detectives say Casey should now be considered endangered. Her husband Stephen says she has been diagnosed with depression. Casey, who has two young sons, hasn’t contacted family or friends, and she’... »
City officials are getting ready to cut the ribbon on the new 196th pedestrian bridge. A ceremony is planned for next week. The elevated walkway crosses the southbound I-5 off-ramp at 196th and will make it easier for pedestrians and bicyclists to connect to the Interurban Trail and Alderwood Mall Boulevard. Crews also widened the sidewalk on the north side of 196th and installed new lighting. The... »
The city of Lynnwood has started to accept applications for the vacant City Council position. The vacancy was created when Stephanie Wright was appointed to the Snohomish County Council last month. Applicants must fill out the application, submit a resume and answer series of questions, including: Why are you interested in serving as a Lynnwood City Council Member? What strengths would you bring t... »
The Lynnwood location of Five Guys Burgers opened Saturday morning near the corner of 164th and Alderwood Mall Parkway, and it’s already proving to be very popular. Lynnwood Today reader Ian G. sent us this account yesterday: We showed up at 11 am (just as doors were opening) and it was packed. I actually counted, that by 11:25 am (again this is Sunday morning), they were at order number 30!... »
An arson might be the cause of a fire that heavily damaged Canopy World just south of Lynnwood. Dozens of firefighters from Fire District 1, Lynnwood and Shoreline fire departments responded to the 21500 block of Highway 99 about 6:30 p.m. yesterday. The business was closed at the time. A witness told police about a man running from the scene and driving off. The witness gave police a vehicle and ... »
The Lynnwood Police Department is recruiting new members for its Citizens Patrol. This group of 70 men and women act as extra eyes and ears for officers. They look for DUIs, direct traffic at collisions scenes, write disabled parking tickets, help with vehicle lock-outs, patrol parks and shopping areas, and help with weather-related or crime scene emergencies. Members receive extensive training (u... »
Lynnwood Today, My Edmonds News and MLTnews are sponsoring a series of political forums before the November election. The public is welcome to attend. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, candidates for the 21st and 1st legislative districts will respond to questions from our panel and audience members. On Thursday, Oct. 8, Bill Gates, Sr. and Marilyn Watkins will lead a panel of proponents and opponents of I-... »
Today a pick-up truck crashed through a 7-11 at 212th Street SW and 52nd Avenue West, just on the other side of Lynnwood’s border with Mountlake Terrace. According to MLTnews.com, the truck was pulling in to a parking spot and the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes. The truck jumped the curb and crashed through the front windows. There was extensive damage to the building... »
The Edmonds Public Schools Foundation’s second annual Street Strut is set for Saturday, Oct. 9. This year’s fundraiser is dedicated to Vic Bennet, a Lynnwood High School cross country coach who passed away last year. Bennett was a life-long runner and ran almost daily until he lost his battle with leukemia in November. He also taught history in the Edmonds School District for almost 40... »
The Lynnwood City Council has replaced Ted Hikel as council president. At Monday night’s meeting, members elected Mark Smith as their new leader for the rest of the year. Kerri Lonergan was picked as the new vice president. She replaces Stephanie Wright, who was appointed last month to the Snohomish County Council. Hikel has been criticized by fellow councilmembers for supporting Mayor Don G... »
The Lynnwood City Council was split on an ordinance that would require citizens to remove graffiti on their property or be fined. The ordinance required a majority vote of the Council to pass. At last night’s meeting, three councilmembers voted yes and three voted no. The seventh vote would have come from Stephanie Wright, who left the City Council last month to serve on the Snohomish County... »
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