Seven south Snohomish County cities may team up to form one large fire department. Tonight the mayors and city councils of Lynnwood, Brier, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Mukilteo and Woodway will meet to discuss the possibility of forming a Regional Fire Authority. Under such a plan, the costs of running the fire department would transfer to the fire authority. Supporters say money would... »
A busy street near Lynnwood Elementary School will be getting sidewalks thanks to a state grant. The city was awarded the money from the state’s “Safe Routes to School” program. Crews are expected to start building sidewalks next summer (2012) on 48th Ave. W. between 180th and 183rd. Some of the grant money will also go toward education to encourage students to bike or walk to sc... »
Lynnwood police and other law enforcement agencies in Snohomish County will be out in force on Super Bowl Sunday looking for impaired drivers. “Nobody says you can’t enjoy the Super Bowl with friends and family,” said Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon. “Just don’t drink and drive.” During the past nine years, 12 people have been killed in drunk driving crashes on Super Bowl Sunday thr... »
[mappress mapid="42"] A fire that caused more than $30,000 damage at a condo north of Lynnwood this morning is being investigated as arson. The fire was reported at 3:30 a.m. by residents of a ground-floor unit in a two-story building at the Brio Condominiums in the 15400 block of 35th Ave. W. They both got out safely and called 9-1-1. “They told dispatchers their front door was on fire and ... »
Hundreds of brides-to-be will flock to Lynnwood this weekend. The annual Wedding Expo is being held at the Lynnwood Convention Center Saturday and Sunday. It’s expected to bring more than 700 brides. Brides will have the opportunity to visit with a variety of wedding professionals — everything from wedding venues to photographers and travel agencies. “Brides not only come to this... »
For those who miss McGrath’s Fish House at Alderwood Mall, another popular seafood restaurant will soon be moving in. Anthony’s Seafood Grill will be opening at the former McGrath’s building in October. It will be its first non-waterfront location. “We’re ready to venture off the water to realize the Anthony’s Seafood Grill concept,” said Budd Gould, Anthony’s president and owner. “It’... »
Five years ago today, 32-year-old Nicole Pietz disappeared from her Lynnwood home. She wouldn’t be heard from again. Her body was found Feb. 6, 2006 in a wooded area in Burien. Police say she had been strangled to death. Her 2003 Volkswagen Jetta was found in the University District about two weeks later. While police can’t give any specifics, the case is still being investigated by ... »
Lynnwood police are trying to track down a robber who attacked a woman at the James Village shopping center at 196th & Highway 99. The incident happened this past Friday at 5 p.m. An 86-year-old Lynnwood woman was shopping with her friend, a 31-year-old woman, when the elderly woman was knocked down from behind. A man then forcibly grabbed and stole her purse. The woman’s friend chased t... »
Some small business owners say Lynnwood’s increased employee tax is creating a hardship for them. This year the fee that businesses pay for each employee went from $15.50 to $85, an increase of almost 600 percent. The new revenue helped fill a $22 million budget hole. Some small business owners have been telling the City Council lately how the tax hike has been making things difficult for them. “I... »
Voters will decide this fall if Lynnwood should change its form of government. Monday night the City Council passed a resolution to place a measure on the Nov. 8 ballot that would ask voters if they want to change from a council-mayor to a council-city manager form of government. Under the current council-mayor form of government, the mayor is elected and can hire or fire department heads. Under a... »
Construction crews are making good progress at the new Meadowdale Middle School. The project is about two-thirds done. Inside the building, mechanical and electrical systems are being installed and drywall is going up in some areas. Outside, most of the windows have been installed and exterior siding and paneling are being done. The main and auxiliary gyms were completed last summer and the studen... »
A proposed vehicle registration fee would give transit agencies an opportunity to buy back service that was cut due to falling revenues. Yesterday Rep. Marko Liias introduced a bill that would allow transit agencies in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties to enact a “congestion reduction charge” of up to $30. It would require approval from the Board or a public vote. The fee would be co... »
The State Patrol has confirmed that Friday’s death of a 14-year-old boy on I-5 in Lynnwood was suicide. (Police were investigating the possibility that he accidentally fell or was pushed.) This update is from our news partners at the Seattle Times: A witness, who saw the teen clutching the overpass railing, tried to coax him not to jump, said Trooper Keith Leary. When the witness tried to en... »
1:20 p.m. Update: The robber entered the pharmacy at 11:05 a.m. wearing a mask and a hip-length dark coat over a gray hooded sweatshirt. He had the hood pulled up over his head. He gave the employee a note demanding drugs. Officers arrived immediately after the suspect had fled on foot. So far he has not been found. Edmonds police ask anyone with information about the robbery to call 425-771-021... »
[mappress mapid="41"] A fire at a home near Meadowdale High School early Saturday morning caused $120,000 in damage. More than two dozen firefighters responded to the 16400 block of 56th Ave. W. about 4:40 a.m. The fire started in the garage, which was full of items stacked to the ceiling. Flames then spread into the attic vent. The two residents escaped without injuries. Investigators are still l... »
Police Chief Steve Jensen is asking the City Council to adopt a new ordinance for inattentive drivers. In a memo to the Council, Jensen says officers are often forced to apply generic violations while investigating accidents — such as “following too closely” or “speed top fast for conditions” — when many times simple inattentiveness is the actual cause. Other ci... »
State Rep. Marko Liias, who represents the Lynnwood area, has introduced a bill that would ensure parents get time off work to attend teacher conferences. Under the bill, a parent would be entitled to four hours of unpaid leave each year. A similar measure was introduced last session and passed the House. Liias says he’s optimistic that it will pass this year. “Many of the jobs that folks ha... »
A man in his 30s was seriously hurt in a house fire on Sunday night. The fire was reported around 7 p.m. in the 300 block of 140th St. SW north of Martha Lake. “Firefighters responding to the call could see smoke from the fire from several blocks away. As they arrived, they could see large flames coming from the house located at the end of a long driveway,” said Leslie Hynes, spokesperson fo... »
At its meeting on Jan. 18, the Edmonds School Board celebrated the following teachers who have earned National Board Certification: Birgit Albiker-Osterhaug, Carolyn Althauser, Jamie Baggett, Cassandra Bauman, Catherine Feller, Anne Gregerson, Daniel Johnston, Nicole Jones, Tanya King, Stacey Kinnear, Joy Lohnes, Jennifer Martin, Keri McManus, Erica Morgan, Karen Rautenberg, Cathryn Roberts, Bob S... »
Snohomish County Fire District 1 commissioners have elected David Chan to serve as board chair and Millie Judge to serve as vice chair for 2011. Chan has served on the board for five years. A resident of the Lake Stickney area, he is a business consultant and certified public accountant. “Fire District 1 has a very clear vision of financial stability and working with neighboring entities to make t... »
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