(Editor’s note: We earlier reported that Detroit Auto Works was being foreclosed on. We’ve just learned from the bank that it’s actually in receivership, which is different than foreclosure. Neither the bank nor Detoroit Auto Works have any control over whether the fireworks stand would be allowed to operate. The story [...]
Entries from June 30th, 2011
Non-profit displaced from fundraising fireworks stand
June 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Community
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Second person assaulted in Edmonds CC restroom
June 28th, 2011 · No Comments · Crime
UPDATE: Police says it appears the latest incident at Alderwood Hall is unrelated to a stabbing in the same restroom on May 31.
Officers arrested a 20-year-old man, who is also a student at the college, after he hit a 40-year-old Community Transit driver. He was not injured. It happened after the pair had some sort [...]
Police union files grievance over low officer staffing levels
June 28th, 2011 · 11 Comments · Politics
Concern is growing over what many city officials see as a dangerously low level of police staffing.
The current budget calls for 71 sworn officers. Right now there are just 64 officers (down from 80 prior to 2011), and department leaders say the shortage is putting officers and the public at risk.
In a report to the [...]
Tags: city council·Police
Fundraising fireworks stand opens Friday
June 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Holidays
Fireworks stands around the city will open Friday at noon, the start of the legal selling period.
We know of one stand that will raise money for a good cause (let us know if there are others.) It will be located in the parking lot of Detroit Auto Works near 212th and Highway 99. Proceeds will [...]
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Lynnwood teen injured in central Washington crash
June 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Community
A teenager from Lynnwood suffered a broken back when the car she was riding in left Highway 97 in north-central Washington on Friday.
The following details are from the Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle:
Kaylee Layird, 18, was taken by LifeLine Ambulance to Mid-Valley Hospital, Omak, the Washington State Patrol said.
She was a passenger in a car driven [...]
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Pro-city manager group to hold community meeting
June 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Politics
The group that’s pushing for Lynnwood to have a city manager rather than a strong mayor is hosting a community meeting this week.
Backers of the Nov. 8 ballot measure will answer questions from the public at the meeting, which will be held Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at Lynnwood Bowl & Skate.
People for a [...]
Tags: elections
US Bank on Highway 99 robbed
June 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Crime
Lynnwood police and the FBI are investigating the robbery of the US Bank branch at 194th and Highway 99.
The robber entered the bank about 12:15 p.m. Saturday, implied he had a weapon and demanded money. He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a white male with short blonde [...]
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Executive Reardon calls for tougher adult entertainment regulations
June 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Politics
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is calling on the County Council to address adult entertainment regulations.
This comes after a recent proposal to open a strip club just outside of Mukilteo. The proposal was rejected because it would be too close to restaurants that serve alcohol.
Reardon cites concerns about crime and lax rules on where strip [...]
Councilman Hikel files complaint against citizens’ group
June 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Politics
City Councilman Ted Hikel has filed a formal complaint against the citizens’ group that wants to change the city’s form of government.
People For a Better Lynnwood want to convert to a council/city manager format.
Our news partners at the Seattle Times have more details:
Hikel’s complaint alleged that the group sought donations that should have been [...]
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Lynnwood HS retains its school resource officer
June 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Education
Updated with new information about the school resource officer position.
We reported last week that Lynnwood High School was at risk of losing its on-campus police officer due to funding concerns. Those concerns have been alleviated.
The school board has decided to continue funding the position for at least the next school year.
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Deputy [...]