Snohomish County Sheriff’s detectives are looking for the man wanted for a theft and assault at Wal-Mart on 164th two weeks ago. On Oct. 17, police say he entered the store and tried to steal some items. When he was confronted by security, he assaulted the security officer and ran from the store. The suspect is described as late teens to early twenties, 5’10”, 165 pounds, with brown hair and... »
Add medical clinic to the new businesses that are sprouting up at Northpointe Center near 164th and Alderwood Mall Parkway. Providence Medical Group will be opening an urgent care and family medicine clinic sometime in November. Providence says the new Lynnwood clinic will be faster, less expensive, open late and able to address most urgent health care needs. It will have an on-site digital X-ray ... »
Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 320 calls the week of Oct. 20-26, including these calls near Lynnwood. October 20 COLLISION: At 6:32 a.m., a two-car head on collision was reported at the intersection of Filbert Road and North Road east of Lynnwood. The driver of one vehicle was trapped between his seat and steering wheel. Firefighters used rescue tools to free the driver and transp... »
Trinity Lutheran Church (6215 196th St. SW) will begin its 17th season of Artists at the Organ season on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. with a concert by organist Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer. Dr. Bauer is Archdiocesan Director of Music/Cathedral Organist at the Cathedral of St. Cecilia in Omaha, Nebraska. Trinity is noted for its two manual, 30 stop mechanical action organ built by Martin Pasi, housed in an ... »
Hobby Lobby — a national chain of craft, decor and hobby stores — opened for business Friday. It’s in James Village at the former Joe’s store near Highway 99 and 196th. The word has already gotten out. We stopped by on opening day to find a full parking lot and long but fast-moving checkout lines. The store opened just in time to have a selection of fall decorations marked ... »
It’s all trick and no treat for a family on North Road. Hillary, who lives across from Lynnwood High School, told us someone stole Halloween decorations out of their front yard earlier this week. They have a large wooden bear that they’ve decorated during different holidays for years. They’ve never had a problem until now. “I am saddened that this has happened and to be ho... »
KING 5′s Up Front hosted a debate in the contentious race for Snohomish County Executive between Aaron Reardon and Mike Hope. Check out the video below. »
An open house was held Tuesday night to gather public input on plans to turn the former Lynnwood High School site into a mixed-use development that includes a Costco. But it’s not too late to have your say.You can submit written comments until Nov. 21 to LHS.EIS@ci.lynnwood.wa.us. The Lynnwood Crossing development plans are now in the public comment stage, after completion of the Draft Envir... »
Two new interim fire chiefs have been named after Chief Gary Olson announced his retirement at the end of this month. Mayor Don Gough appointed two assistant chiefs to serve in rotation for the next 18 months. Greg Macke will serve from Nov. 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012, and Tod Gates will be interim chief from Aug. 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013. “I’ve listened intently, and I’... »
The Lynnwood Police Guild says there aren’t enough cops on the street. The mayor says there’s just isn’t the money to hire any more. The mayor is proposing to leave seven open police officer positions vacant, citing a new $3.5 million budget shortfall. But the union representing police officers says those positions are already funded in the current budget. The union filed a griev... »
If you love root beer, the perfect store for you is about to open. The aptly-named Root Beer Store has plans to open on Highway 99 and 200th on Nov. 3. The company opened its first location in Redmond this past November with just 30 brands of bottled root beer and has seen rapid growth ever since. It now offers more than three times the original selection. They claim to have the largest selection ... »
Even several days after the grand opening, the new Dick’s Drive-In at 220th and Highway 99 continues to be a huge draw. More burgers were sold on Friday than in a single day at a single restaurant ever in the company’s 57-year history. The previous record was smashed by more than 30 percent. On Thursday’s opening day, the restaurant came close to running out of buns. “We had to m... »
Police responded early Monday morning to a report of a suspicious package in front of Northview Corporate Center near 207th and 44th. The call came in shortly after 5 a.m. Officers evacuated the building and cordoned off the area as they waited for the State Patrol bomb squad to arrive. After examining the package, no explosives were found. Police say the contents of the shoe-box sized container w... »
A new grant-supported program at eight local schools wants to get kids moving toward a healthier lifestyle. Up to 400 students are taking part in the new MOVE 60! program, which began last week. The goal is to get students exercising 60 minutes per day either before or after school. The program is intended for students who need more exercise, may be obese or have health issues, or do not have the ... »
Tonight the Lynnwood City Council will decide whether to extend its first contract with American Traffic Solutions, the Arizona-based company that administers the city’s right light camera program. The current contract expires on Nov. 12, but the mayor and city attorney proposed renewing the contract for just another three months. That will give them enough time to review the results of an i... »
The 24 Hour Fitness club near Alderwood Mall just underwent a major renovation. Upgrades include new equipment; updated group, cycle and locker rooms; new basketball court; improved pool; and new paint and signs. “24 Hour Fitness has called Lynnwood home for more than 10 years and we’re proud to provide our members with an upgraded fitness experience to help them achieve their fitness ... »
Meadowdale High School was locked down Thursday morning, according to our partners at My Edmonds News. The following email went out to parents: Dear Meadowdale Families, I wanted you to be aware of the facts regarding an incident that occurred at approximately 8 a.m., resulting in an hour-long lockdown. An adult female drove her car up the sidewalk toward the Great Hall and proceeded to walk towar... »
Oscar Halpert from People For A Better Lynnwood and City Councilman Ted Hikel recently debated Proposition 1, the measure that aims to change Lynnwood’s form of government from strong mayor to city manager. Edmonds City Councilman DJ Wilson moderated the discussion. The video is below. »
Lynnwood police are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide that happened late last night at La Quinta Inn on Alderwood Mall Blvd. Reports of gunshots were called in to 911 just after 10:30 p.m. from a second floor room in the hotel. When police and medics got there they found a deceased 48-year-old man from Oregon. A 39-year-old woman from Idaho was also in the room but was not hurt. Of... »
Dick’s Drive-In announced today that the grand opening of its new Edmonds location is set for this Thursday at 3 p.m. It’s at 220th & Highway 99 in the parking lot of Top Foods. The celebration will feature local marching bands, including the Lynwood High School band, local dignitaries, and company co-founder Dick Spady. “We can’t wait to fire up the two grills and give... »
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