The city’s Parks and Recreation staff are getting a lot of calls lately from residents asking about Lynnwood Lights. The annual celebration is usually held the first week of December. It was decided earlier this year to cancel this year’s event due to budget cuts. It’s unclear how much the move will save, but a budget memo presented to the City Council in 2008 showed that year... »
Update: The City Council also approved a series of new and increased taxes last night, including a higher property tax, new business tax and an increase in utility taxes. Councilman Jim Smith was disappointed in the results. “I passionately requested that the Council not raise these taxes and voted ‘no’ on each one of them. Many people are hurting right now, and these new taxes, ... »
State Rep. Mike Hope, who represents the Mill Creek, Snohomish and Lake Stevens area, plans to run for Snohomish County Executive. He made the announcement on his Facebook page: Today I have decided to unite Snohomish County to work toward reducing our unemployment rate and bringing integrity back to the office. I have filed for Snohomish County Executive. I will continue to serve as a State Repre... »
[mappress mapid="33"] A fire that destroyed an abandoned home at 155th Street SW and 48thAve. W. on Thanksgiving has been ruled an arson. When firefighters from Lynnwood and Fire District 1 arrived at 10:19 p.m. they found the house engulfed in flames. The house was already so heavily damaged that it was unsafe to go inside so they attacked the flames from outside. It was under control in about 30... »
Tonight the Lynnwood City Council will consider raising a series of taxes to help fill a nearly $22 million budget shortfall. Mayor Don Gough has proposed a two percent increase in the utility tax (water, sewer and electricity). He said that would raise about $2 million and bring Lynnwood in line with neighboring cities such as Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds. Council members will also decide on a ... »
There were nearly 1,500 runners and a Lynnwood man came out on top in the Seattle Marathon today. 29-year-old Teshome Kokebe finished first in the 26.2 mile race with a winning time of 2:30:57 , more than a minute ahead of the second place finisher. Kokebe also won the Generva Marathon in Switzerland this past May. »
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Lynnwood High School is hosting an event called “Vendor Splendor” today until 4 p.m. A variety of crafters will be there including soap, jewelry, wire art, flower arrangements, birdhouses, ornaments, etched glass, dog collars and soy candles. There will also be consultants from Lia Sophia, Scentsy, Miche Bags, Tupperware, Usborne Books, Cookie Lee, Mary Kay, Part Lite, Pampered Chef an... »
Update: Fortunately, no one died in the carbon monoxide poisoning incident. In addition to the four people who were taken to Swedish Edmonds, 10 more people were taken to Providence in Everett. A 3-year-old boy was the most seriously injured. The other patients ranged in age from 8 to 34-years-old. All were sent for observation only and there were no severe injuries. One patient refused help and a... »
By midday on Thanksgiving, shoppers had already started to camp outside the Best Buy store in Lynnwood. It’s a scene that’s repeated every year. People stake out their spots in line outside popular stores, hoping to snag a Black Friday deal. Best Buy, which opens at 5 a.m., is offering a 32″ LCD TV and a Nintendo Wii package for $399, and a Toshiba laptop for $189 (among others.)... »
[mappress mapid="31"] A fire did more than $250,000 damage to a home north of Lynnwood this afternoon and displaced a family of six. It was first reported at 12:16 p.m. at a single-story home with a daylight basement in the 14700 block of Manor Way. “Three of the residents were in the basement when they heard a smoke alarm sounding upstairs. One of them went to investigate and discovered the kitch... »
The slick roads could be to blame for at least one injury collision Monday night. A 16-year-old boy was hit by a passing car around 7:30 p.m. while on his skateboard. The boy, who is in stable condition with unknown injuries, was transported to Harborview Medical Center by Lynnwood medics. Lynnwood police and fire crews were inundated with several motor vehicle collisions late into the night. As o... »
The snow and ice has prompted city officials to take the following action: 1. A limited EOC activation was put into effect at 4:30 p.m. today. This means the command staff and section chiefs for the EOC will continue to meet and plan for potential weather hazards and emergencies including blowing accumulations of snow and fallen trees throughout the night. 2. All non-essential personnel were rel... »
[mappress mapid="30"] A fire broke out at 3:30 p.m. today at Mark 2 Collision Repair Shop at 18205 Highway 99. It started in the repair bay area of the business. Lynnwood firefighters put it out quickly and are currently ventilating and doing overhaul. The cause of the fire is unknown and investigators are on scene. As of 5:30 p.m., 52nd Avenue West where it meets up with Highway 99 is closed,... »
When the snow starting fall this morning, the city says it was prepared for it. Public Works Director Bill Franz says they applied chemical de-icer on Saturday over most of the trouble spots including hills and bridge decks. “That has helped those spots not get as much snow accumulation,” he said. “We seem to be keeping up with it well.” Four sander trucks have been out all... »
Snow is creating traffic headaches in many parts of Lynnwood. Police have closed 188th Street SW between 40th and 36th due to multiple spin-out collisions. Earlier this morning there were several accidents on the off-ramp from northbound I-5 to 44th Avenue West and on Ash Way. The city’s highest priority for snow and ice response is to plow and sand major arterials so emergency responders are able... »
With freezing temperatures and possible snow in the forecast this weekend, the city of Lynnwood is activating its emergency shelter network. They will be open Saturday, Nov. 20 through Monday, Nov. 22 for anyone needing overnight shelter. The shelters will be open to families, women and men. Evening and morning meals will be provided. To use this service, meet at Lynnwood City Hall (19100 44th Ave... »
Now that the Christmas shopping season is almost here, Community Transit is asking consumers to “Buy Local for Transit.” The agency says encouraging people to shop in their communities will strengthen local businesses and increase sales tax revenues, which supports public transportation. Community Transit is funded primarily through a portion of retail sales taxes generated in its service district... »
The staff at Alderwood Middle School got a nice surprise this afternoon. Boeing awarded the school with the eighth annual John D. Warner Award for Excellence in Education during a staff meeting. The award comes with a $25,000 unrestricted grant. Boeing says it selected the school because of its excellent example of strong school leadership, engaging the entire school community to improve education... »
As we reported earlier this month, Snoshomish County was considering ending its contract with PAWS due to a budget shortfall. It would have meant that stray animals from unincorporated parts of the county would be sent to the Everett Animal Shelter. Now, it looks like that won’t happen. County Councilman Dave Gossett released a budget proposal earlier this week that would restore funding for... »
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