(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 below has been updated to reflect that.) — It was supp... »
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 of argument. The student was booked for misdemeanor assault and minor exhibiting th... »
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 full council, City Councilman Jim Smith gave an example of actual police staffing... »
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 benefit the Northside Youth Program, which serves underprivileged youth through a drill team, drum squad a... »
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 by Kyle Burton, 20, Bellevue, that went off the ... »
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 Better Lynnwood believes structural change is necessary in order to begin changing ... »
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 hair in his early 20s. He’s about six feet tall and has a thin build. He was we... »
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 clubs are allowed. “The county code simply do... »
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 recorded with the PDC. It̵... »
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 Rebecca Lewis worked at the s... »
Construction has started on a new sports field at Edmonds Community College. The multi-use turf field will replace the college’s existing grass baseball field. It’s a long-planned project that was put off due to lack of funding. A student fee of $1.50 per credit will pay for the $2.5 million field. Currently, the college’s soccer and softball teams have to practice off campus. On rainy days,... »
Snohomish County Councilmember Stephanie Wright officially launched her re-election campaign Monday night at the Edmonds Senior Center. Wright had served on the Lynnwood City Council before being appointed to the county post last August. “I’ve lived here in Snohomish County my entire life and it’s a place I treasure very much,” she said in a speech. “Some of you are elected offic... »
Lynnwood police are issuing “tickets” to kids who are caught in the act of doing good deeds. Each one is redeemable for a free Slupree. 7-Eleven developed Operation Chill in 1996 to positively reward and encourage good behavior by kids over the summer, when there is often an increase in loitering, shoplifting and graffiti. Lynnwood PD has other ideas for safe and positive summertime a... »
Lynnwood’s annual 4th of July fireworks show was cut for the second year in a row due to the budget crunch. If last year is any indication, that will mean more residents will head to Edmonds to catch the fireworks. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the show, estimates there were up to 10,000 people there last year, an increase of about seven percent. And that’s with cloudy... »
The new Starbucks in Northpointe Center next to Fred Meyer on 164th Street SW has opened its doors. This store has a fireplace, a large lobby and is a drive-thru location. There’s also a couch and chairs that give it the look of a living room. The closest Starbucks locations to this one are inside Fred Meyer and about a half-mile away at 168th and Highway 99, which also has a drive-thru. It&... »
For the first time we’re hearing from Benjamin Goodwin, the City Council candidate challenging incumbent Ed dos Remedios. Goodwin studied at the University of Washington, graduating with a B.A. in Political Science, minoring in Law, Society and Justice. He owned a small personal fitness business in Lake Stevens before moving to Lynnwood seven years ago. “Lynnwood needs more fiscal acco... »
Police have released a sketch of the suspect in last month’s stabbing at Edmonds Community College. A 22-year-old male student was robbed and stabbed inside a restroom at Alderwood Hall on May 31. The suspect ran off campus and was not located, despite a search by a police dog. The victim was treated and released the same day. The suspect is described as a black male, about 18 to about 24 ye... »
Yesterday’s story about the new Stadler Ridge Park had someone wondering about the plans for Doc Hageman Park on 178th Street SW/Maple Road in unincorporated Snohomish County. It turns out the plans for Doc Hageman Park are on hold for now. The city received a $500,000 state grant for the project in 2009. The grant required an equal amount in matching funds. However, during last year’s... »
Michael Moore launched his campaign for Lynnwood City Council today. He’s challenging Loren Simmonds – who formally began his re-election bid yesterday – and John Conley. Moore, a small business owner, says the city needs to have greater fiscal responsibility. “Is it right for the city to raise taxes to make ends meet when so many citizens have had a cut in pay or no job?” Moore said. “The city mu... »
Registration has begun in Lynnwood for National Night Out. It’s an annual event in which residents turn on their porch light and go outside to meet their neighbors in the name of crime prevention. This year’s night out is Tuesday, Aug 2. Lynnwood police, fire and city officials will visit each neighborhood that has registered in advance. “By involving several households in each n... »
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