Forecasters are predicting an especially cold and wet winter this year due to La Nina. This week the City Council approved the use of two local churches to serve as cold weather shelters for the homeless. Trinity Lutheran Church and Good Shepherd Baptist Church will once again open their doors when the weather turns freezing. The City Council had to waive the fire sprinkler system requirement for ... »
In September, 100 volunteers spent several hours cleaning up what will eventually become Lake Stickney Community Park. They’ll be back at it again this Saturday. Last time, the group made a big dent on the infestation of blackberries and several trees that were covered in ivy. They also removed 96 tires, several piles of garbage, recyclable metal, and even a car frame. Everyone was surprise... »
Here’s a fun daytime activity for the kids on Halloween. Alderwood Mall is having a Fall Festival and Halloween Spooktacular. It starts at 1 p.m. in the play area. There will be arts and crafts, face painting and balloon sculptures. Get a pear from USA Pears or a free trick-or-treat bag while supplies last. Radio Disney Team dancers will perform from 1:30 – 3 p.m., then your children can tak... »
After nearly three weeks of delays, the Haunted House sponsored by KISS 106.1 opened Wednesday night. The spooky attraction near the corner of 196th& Highway 99 was scheduled to open Oct. 7, but the company that built it ran into some problems with the permitting process. It’s being housed in the former Lynnwood 4 Theater. “Building and fire codes adopted by the state last year, wh... »
As we reported last week, the city-run Kids Klub preschool program is on the chopping block as Lynnwood officials look for ways to plug an estimated $21 million budget gap. A group of parents has protested the proposed cut because they say it would be difficult to find a new preschool in the middle of the year. Now it appears city officials are looking for ways to possibly save the program. Parent... »
Extra officers will be on the watch for impaired drivers on local roads this Halloween. “Halloween is fast approaching and police will be working to make sure everyone’s holiday is a safe one,” said Tracy McMillan, Snohomish County’s DUI and Target Zero Task Force manager. “Surround the Sound” patrols have been conducted on Halloween for more than 10 years. Halloween can be a particularly da... »
Students from the Lynnwood High School horticulture program and Mountlake Terrace High Latino Club are partnering with the Everett Housing Authority to build a community garden. The goal is to provide needy families with fresh food during the summer. It’s the brainchild of Yin Yu, a graduate of Edmonds-Woodway. While volunteering at the Everett Housing Authority she realized the children have lunc... »
[mappress] Several deputies swarmed an area of unicorporated Lynnwood this afternoon, looking for a suspected burglar. At about 2 p.m., the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary in progress at a home in the 17700 block of 14th Place West. That’s just east of I-5. Officers set up containment and searched the area, but no one was caught. So far a suspect descr... »
Operation Warm and Ready will be hosting a Halloween party on Thursday for less fortunate kids in the area. It’s being sponsored by Lynnwood Rotary, The Family Center of South Snohomish County, Housing Authority of Snohomish County and Whispering Pines. There will be games, treats and glow sticks. Free children’s winter coats, hats, bike helments, dental exams and toothbrushes will be ... »
A state audit released this week is criticizing Lynnwood officials for spending millions of dollars in reserves and leaving the city in bad financial shape. Our news partners at the Seattle Times have the full story. The report by the office of state Auditor Brian Sonntag found that Lynnwood officials blew through a $6.1 million general-fund balance in 2008 to end with a negative $115,733 balance ... »
Today’s strong winds blew down a tall tree across 188th Street SW near 44th Avenue West. No injuries or serious damage was reported. The street was blocked for a few hours this afternoon while city crews cleared the mess. Community Transit routes 115, 116 and 119 were detoured during the closure. More strong winds are expected tomorrow, with gusts between 20 – 30 mph. »
Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 354 calls the week of Oct. 14-20, including these calls near Lynnwood. October 14 COLLISION. At 3:45 p.m., firefighters transported one patient to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett after responding to a three-car collision on Highway 99 at Lincoln Way north of Lynnwood. October 17 CAR FIRE. At 2:46 a.m., firefighters extinguished a car fire o... »
A popular city-run preschool program is on the chopping block as Lynnwood officials look for ways to plug a $21 million budget gap. But one group of concerned parents is not letting it go without a fight. Like all city departments, Parks and Recreation is looking for ways to trim its budget. Department managers have been told to cut $1.9 million. The Kids Klub preschool is on the list of proposed ... »
More students will be able to start a career in construction thanks to Rotary Club of Lynnwood. The Rotary Club, along with the Lynnwood Rotary Community Foundation, is expanding the scholarships it offers to recent Lynnwood High School students in the Tech Prep Construction Program. Up to $7,000 in construction scholarships will be available each year for five years. Students must attend Edmonds ... »
Last night the Lynnwood City Council appointed Ed dos Remedios to fill the seat left vacant when Stephanie Wright was appointed to the Snohomish County Council. The vote was five to one. Dos Remedios served on the City Council in 2006 and 2007 and he has lived in Lynnwood for 25 years. He is retired but spent his career in accounting, finance and administration, as well as serving in the Army. He ... »
There’s been some news coverage lately of a Lynnwood driver whose automated school zone speeding ticket was dismissed after he appealed to Snohomish County Superior Court. The driver, Paul Cesmat, claimed the signage was improper. The sign instructed drivers to slow down when the lights were flashing, but the lights were on another sign down the road. (Watch the KING 5 story here.) Lynnwood ... »
While many domestic violence incidents aren’t even reported, in 2009 the Lynnwood Police Department responded to 860 domestic violence related calls. That means officers responded to domestic violence calls every 10 hours. Through September of this year, the department has already responded to 640 calls. In an effort to increase awareness of domestic violence in our community, several south Snohom... »
The Lynnwood City Council has selected its top three choices to fill Stephanie Wright’s former seat. They are Ed dos Remedios, who served on the Council in 2006 – 2007 and worked in finance; Brad Scott, the owner of a general contracting business; and Bob Young, a Lynnwood police reserve officer and owner of an aviation instruments business. The Council is expected to vote on its choic... »
By Teresa Wippel, My Edmonds News A voter-approved plan in 2008 to expand Sound Transit’s light rail system north from downtown Seattle to Lynnwood may not end up involving light rail at all. That was one possibility discussed during a North Corridor transit planning meeting sponsored by Sound Transit at the Shoreline Conference Center Thursday night. It was the third in a series of Sound Transit ... »
Pacific Chamber Ballet, a Lynnwood dance studio that’s on the verge of closure, is hosting a fund raising benefit tonight. It will start at 8 p.m. at 6925 – 216th Street SW. Tonight’s soiree will feature members of Seattle Dance Project, Sony Masterworks & Steinway Artist Andrew T. Miller (pianist/composer), trumpet player Rudy Harper and dancer Lauren Matthew. Wine and desse... »
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