Just in case a natural disaster hits our area, local cities are practicing how to make sure residents get the supplies they need. Last Wednesday, staff from Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, Stanwood, Gold Bar and Woodinville came together at Lynnwood’s maintenance and operations center for the “Community Points of Distribution” training. The points of distribution are cen... »
Six more city employees have been laid off as officials grapple with a new $3.5 million budget shortfall — and the timing has frustrated some city council members. Many of them had requested that the layoffs not be instituted until after they discuss the budget amendments in November and December, but Mayor Don Gough instituted the layoffs last week. The move prompted council members to ques... »
After 15 years with the Lynnwood Fire Department, and more than 44 years in the field, Fire Chief Gary Olson is retiring. He told us his decision was twofold. First is the city’s budget woes. Olson said by voluntarily leaving his position, it will free up money for other fire services. “By cutting the overhead, the city can keep firefighters responding to emergencies with an appropriate level of s... »
Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 328 calls during the week of Oct. 6-12, including these calls near Lynnwood. October 9 COLLISION: At 8:17 a.m., a rollover collision was reported on the exit from southbound I-5 to southbound I-405. Firefighters transported the driver to Evergreen Hospital. BRUSH FIRE: At 5:25 p.m., firefighters extinguished a 30-foot-by-30-foot brush fire at 164th S... »
Dozens of people camped out at the Alderwood Mall Apple Store early Friday morning, awaiting the release of the latest iPhone model. One customer estimated the line at about 60 people. The Lynnwood store is the northernmost in Washington state and gets a lot of Canadian customers. PC Mag reports pre-orders have made the iPhone 4S the company’s most successful iPhone so far. AT&T says it ... »
As it tries to increase transitional housing for veterans, Snohomish County is seeking proposals for a housing project on Filbert Road. The county is home to about 60,000 veterans, and more than 3,000 of those are living in poverty. “Our U.S. service women and men contribute so much to our community and quality of life that we must demonstrate our commitment to them, especially those who may have ... »
Emery’s Garden — the nursery on 164th across from Northpointe Center — is closing. Garden Center Director Amy Tullis cites a number of factors. “Changing garden trends, the economy, the big box stores, all attributed to this decision. We have been here for 15 years. A community resource for better living, information and getting back to nature,” she told us. The store... »
This week Sound Transit is beginning the next step in the project to extend mass transit between Northgate and Lynnwood. The agency will host a public meeting Thursday night (Oct. 13) in Lynnwood to gather input on what should be studied while they prepare the environmental impact studies (EIS). The meeting is from 6 – 8 p.m. at Embassy Suites Hotel on 44th Ave. W. The EIS will examine issue... »
We’re getting our first look inside Anthony’s Seafood Grill at Alderwood Mall, which opened to the public on Monday. The interior of the restaurant includes colorful glass jelly fish light fixtures, a glass octopus in the bar and an underground water feature in the lobby commissioned by a local artist. This is the company’s first location not located on the waterfront. It’s... »
Things are looking up at the Lynnwood Convention Center. The State Auditor has given it a clean audit for 2010 — the seventh in a row. The audit looked at several areas, including the Public Facility District’s financial condition, its compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, and the safeguarding of public assets. “The audit shows that the public should have every confidence... »
Coffee lovers have another option in north Lynnwood. A new Starbucks with a drive-thru recently opened near 148th and Highway 99. Starbucks blogger Melody Overton wrote about the store on her website: While I was there, one partner pointed out to me the green brick back wall in the area behind the counter as one of her favorite touches. Very pretty indeed! And I noticed a scrap book which introd... »
No one was hurt when an unlicensed 16-year-old girl lost control of an SUV and slammed into a home in the 6000 block of 208th St. SW Tuesday afternoon. Police say the girl had been visiting someone at a nearby apartment when, without permission, she took the keys and drove off in a Ford Explorer. Someone tried to stop her but she sped off, lost control and crashed through a fence, through the corn... »
UPDATE: All lanes opened just before midnight. *** A serious collision is blocking southbound I-5 at 164th in north Lynnwood. The State Patrol got the first call at 6:22 p.m. Troopers say a Honda somehow lost control and ended up under the rear wheels of a semi trailer. The car was dragged about 600 feet. They’re still investigating the cause. “The driver and passenger were transported... »
Snohomish Health District has confirmed 80 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) as of late last month — more than three times as reported in all of last year. Of this year’s total to date, 12 were infants, 14 were ages 1-5 years, 31 were 6-17 years old, and 23 were adults. Four of the most recently ill were infants under 3 months of age. Of these, three were hospitalized, and one baby died. “... »
Anthony’s Seafood Grill — the company’s first landlocked restaurant — is getting ready to open to the public this Monday. It’s located in the former McGrath’s restaurant at Alderwood Mall next to the AMC-Loews Theaters. On Friday, Oct. 7, Anthony’s will host a private benefit dinner to celebrate the grand opening. “In keeping with our tradition of na... »
The city’s teen program will host a “Nightwaves Teen Night and Pool Party” on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 – 11 p.m. at the Lynnwood Recreation Center. The party is for kids in seventh and eighth grades. The cost is $5 and students must have a current school ID to enter. Activities will include a DJ and dance, open swim, video games projected on the racquetball walls, movies, ... »
MOD Pizza has announced that their newest store – at Northpointe Center – will open this Saturday. The concept is simple – thin crust, artisan-style pizza that is made-to-order and served quickly. The Lynnwood store is the company’s first expansion outside of Seattle and Bellevue. “We are eager to serve this new market and to continue growing the MOD brand. We strongly believe there is a unique ni... »
Flowers are cards have been placed outside the Apple Store at Alderwood Mall in honor of Steve Jobs. The popular Apple CEO passed away Wednesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. One card read, “RIP Steven. You changed my life forever, as well as the world. Forever the visionary for generations to come.” Similar displays have been placed at Apple stores around the world. »
Neighbors emailed us earlier this week about a large police presence Saturday night on 36th between 164th and 148th. Rebecca Hover from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office tells us deputies were hunting for a hit-and-run driver. The call came in at 11:16 p.m. to the 3300 block of 164th. A male driver ran off after hitting another car. Officers called in the K9 unit and the suspect was eve... »
The infamous freeway weave on southbound I-5 in Lynnwood is no more. Sunday morning, the new ramp and tunnel to the 196th exits opened to traffic. It’s hoped the new ramp will eliminate last-minute lane weaving that was created when cars merged from I-405 and SR 525 to southbound I-5 and 196th. The new ramp exits I-5 one mile earlier and travels through a short tunnel to 196th. This is the l... »
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