2:55 p.m. Update: The driver of the 1996 Nissan 300 ZX was a 55-year-old Lynnwood man. He was trying to sell his sports car to the passenger, a man from Missoula, Montana. The two men were out on a test drive when the crash happened. The driver/owner was speeding when he lost control of the car in a curve, went into a ditch and then collided with a tree. He died at the scene. The passenger was ta... »
Heavy rain soaked most of western Washington today and Lynnwood was no exception. About a half-inch had fallen as of 3 p.m. and even more is expected tonight. Some city streets had standing water as a result, including the corner of 44th Avenue West & 196th Street SW. It’s a good reminder to clear leaves from your storm drains so your street doesn’t get flooded. Rain is in the fore... »
[mappress mapid="28"] A 12-year-old boy from Lynnwood was hurt today when his bike collided with a police car in Edmonds. The Edmonds officer was on patrol near 210th Street SW and 76th Avenue West just after 2:30 p.m. He was stopped at a stop sign and as he began to turn right, the boy riding on the sidewalk tried to stop. He slid into the roadway where his bike collided with the right front tire... »
Whole Foods Market is planning to open a location in Lynnwood. The popular supermarket, which specializes in natural and organic foods, will be located in the former Circuit City building at 196th Street SW and 28th Avenue West (next to Lowe’s and across from Babies ‘R’ Us.) “Lynnwood is a community that we have been looking to join for a number of years now,” Marketi... »
1 p.m. Update: We’re learning more about this morning’s chase. Mill Creek police first pursued the stolen car but terminated the pursuit. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office got involved near 148th St. SE and Seattle Hill Road (just east of Mill Creek) when a deputy spotted the Subaru and tried to stop it. The pursuit went along 128th St. SW and later 164th St. SW in the Lynnwood are... »
While crews remodel the inside of the Lynnwood Recreation Center, two new elements have been added to the exterior. A reflexology path has been installed, one of several wellness activities that will be available at the renovated facility. It’s a cobblestone path with stones of many different sizes and shapes. Walking a reflexology path has been part of many Asian cultures for thousands of ... »
[mappress mapid="27"] A fire at a home east of Lynnwood this afternoon is being blamed on a child playing with a lighter. The fire in the 2400 block of 199th Place SW caused more than $60,000 in damage and displaced a family of four. A woman and her 7-year-old son were home when it started. Both got out safely. Smoke and flames were visible from an upper story bedroom when crews arrived. Firefight... »
The City Council is considering an ordinance that would protect certain mobile home parks from being redeveloped by the landowners. The measure would create a new zone specifically for mobile home parks. Snohomish County passed a similar ordinance last year for unincorporated parts of the county. Supporters say the move is necessary to protect affordable housing, especially for the elderly. “... »
La Niña conditions are expected to bring more snow, rain and freezing temperatures than usual this winter, and crews in Lynnwood are getting ready for it. Despite the $21 million shortfall, the city is budgeting an additional $50,ooo for snow and ice response over the next two years. “We consider snow and ice response part of our critical services and have budgeted for them at similar levels... »
5:15 p.m.: All lanes have reopened to traffic. 4:20 p.m.: Traffic is now getting through in the right lane. The following photos are courtesy of KIRO 7. 4:04 p.m.: The Washington State Patrol reports the collision involves an airport shuttle bus, a rolled over pick-up truck and a couple of other vehicles. So far no serious injuries are reported. Tow trucks are en route. 3:56 p.m.: Some traffic is ... »
The Washington State Department of Transportation just produced this video about the project on southbound I-5 near 196th Street SW. It gives you a better idea of how the new “braided ramp” is expected to ease congestion at this busy interchange. »
[mappress mapid="26"] A candle started a fire last night that caused more than $35,000 damage to a duplex just south of the Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace border. A neighbor called 9-1-1 around 8:45 p.m. to report the fire in the 21200 block of 58th Ave. W. The neighbor then pounded on the doors of both duplex units. No one was home in the unit that was on fire, but the knocking woke a couple and a yo... »
Only a month after going family friendly, the coffee stand at the corner 212th Street SW and 44th Avenue W. (on the border with Mountlake Terrace) now has a large sign that says “BIKINI HUT.” According to our news partners at MLTnews: The coffee stand was sold in July and about a month ago had a new green paint job done on the place,was renamed to ‘Headrush’ and had the barista uniform changed up.... »
A new high-end car dealership is expected to open later this month in Lynnwood. The future Kuni Westside Infiniti is on Highway 99 at 173rd Street SW, not far from the new Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood. It’s in the former Saturn of Lynnwood building. A new luxury dealership is good news for Lynnwood’s coffers, which rely heavily on sales tax revenue. Kuni Auto owns 11 dealerships in four s... »
A new Mexican restaurant chain is coming to the U.S., and the first one in the country has opened in Lynnwood. Mucho Burrito is located at 148th Street SW and Highway 99 in north Lynnwood. It’s the first of 50 planned for Washington state. Its only other locations are in Canada. “Our ability to provide concise and straightforward menu options, complete with gourmet Mexican flavors unli... »
Voters could decide if Lynnwood should switch to a council-city manager form of government. Under the current council-strong mayor form of government, the mayor is elected and can hire or fire department heads (although the City Council removed that power in August.) Last night, Councilman Jim Smith made a motion to direct the city attorney to draft an ordinance for the Council to review then plac... »
The owner of J & R Auto Body in Lynnwood has been sentenced to three months in jail for not paying sales tax. 30-year-old José R. Guevara pleaded guilty to altering another business’s reseller permit so he could buy parts without paying sales tax. He was charged with a gross misdemeanor. This is the first prosecution of a business owner since reseller permits were introduced in January. They w... »
You can travel back in time this weekend to see one of the most popular movies of all time on the big screen. For one time only, Back to the Future will be shown Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at AMC Loews Alderwood Mall 16. It’s the 25th anniversary of the film, so AMC is bringing it back to 75 theaters around the country. Tickets can be purchased at Fandango. According to the AMC website: We hear... »
The Snohomish County Council is considering terminating its contract with PAWS next year to house stray animals from unincorporated parts of the county. Lynnwood-based PAWS is concerned about the effect the move will have on animals in the community. If the county ends the contract, people will have to take stray or unwanted animals to the Everett Animal Shelter, which PAWS says is already overbur... »
Firefighters from Fire District 1 will be going door-to-door in five neighborhoods this Saturday to install free smoke alarms and batteries. It’s part of a countywide Smoke Alarm Saturday campaign. “We know smoke alarms save lives by providing the early warning you need to escape a fire. We want to spread the word and make sure everyone has access to this lifesaving technology,” said Deputy ... »
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