The city’s controversial red light cameras won’t be going away anytime soon. Last week the City Council extended the contract with Arizona-based American Traffic Solutions (ATS) through this November. Last November council members extended the expiring contract until this February so an investigation into a few police department leaders’ questionable interactions with ATS was completed. (The Heral... »
Snohomish County PUD reports customers have produced a total one megawatt of solar electricity – double the rate of just two years ago. More than 200 customers now use rooftop solar units for at least part of their energy needs. Most of it comes through PUD’s Solar Express program, which offers financial incentives and technical assistance to get you started. “We’ve seen very strong interest... »
By Teresa Wippel, My Edmonds News Edmonds police and Edmonds-Woodway High School officials are investigating explosions that were confined inside two garbage cans in the school cafeteria during the second lunch period Monday. EWHS Principal Michelle Trifunovic sent the following letter home to parents Monday afternoon following the event, which caused no property damage or injuries: January 30, 20... »
Story and photo by Lara Alexander The lunchroom of Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood was full Thursday night with parents, children and community members ready to learn about healthy foods. Co-sponsored by Swedish/Edmonds and the Edmonds School District, Healthier Choices is a series of free family events aimed at helping families learn fun ways to make healthy food choices and prepare eas... »
A fire did more than $100,000 damage to a home near 208thand 23rd around 5:15 this morning. The homeowners, an elderly couple, were already awake when the fire started. They called 911 and reported that their house was filling up with smoke. Both made it out safely. When firefighters arrived, smoke was coming from the house and an orange glow was visible in a second-floor window. Inside, they foun... »
The recent cold snap was enough to freeze the top layer of Sprague’s Pond just off 200th Street SW. Although as you can see from the second photo, the ice was easily cracked. Thanks to Bryan Briscoe for the photos. »
With the snow still piled up alongside the road and more rain falling, city crews are switching their focus to preventing urban flooding. They’re working to clear storm drains so standing water doesn’t get a chance to collect. “We are running all five plows right now trying to clear gutter lines. We have widespread ponding at blocked catch basins, but nothing significant at this... »
A fire in Brier caused more than $200,000 damage and left a couple homeless this morning. Neighbors called 911 around 8:40 a.m. after seeing smoke and flames coming from the home in the 21500 block of Elm Drive. A woman was home at the time but she made it out safely. Crews responded from nearby Brier Fire Station 18. “When they arrived at the house, the garage was in flames and smoke was pouring ... »
The Edmonds School District posted the following announcement that schools are closed again Thursday: All schools and programs are closed for one day. All after-school activities, evening events, and athletic practices are canceled. School days lost for weather closures must be made up. Please update your calendars to reflect the following: Tuesday, June 19 is now a full day of school; Wednesday, ... »
Schools in the Edmonds School District are closed Wednesday as the region digs out from another blanket of snow. The Rec Center and city offices will also be closed. The city is advising residents to check road conditions on the traffic camera website before you leave home. Crews will first plow and sand major arterials so emergency responders can get around. The next priorities are steep hills, f... »
Doug Kerley sent us this letter about the positive experience he had at Big O Tires during the snowfall. I got home from the snows in Monroe on Saturday afternoon at 5:30. Had the boy stick the snow tires in my car on top of my wheelchair. In my VFW cap and jacket from Lynnwood post 1040, I set off to get my tires rotated. At the first three shops I stopped by they were working but wouldn’... »
The box containing cremated remains found last weekend at Days Inn on 196th has been returned to its owner. It turns out the red box had been stolen in a recent burglary of the owner’s home in unincorporated Lynnwood. He called police after seeing the above photo on the news. The ashes were that of his son who had passed away several years ago. “Obviously the owner is grateful for thei... »
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of the suspect who allegedly robbed an espresso stand on Ash Way last week. On Thursday at about 5 a.m., a man armed with a pipe forced open the back door of the stand just south of 164th and demanded money from the employee. He ran from the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. The employee was not hurt. The suspect is describe... »
Last week a judge swore in Snohomish County Councilwoman Stephanie Wright for her first full term. The former Lynnwood City Councilwoman was first appointed to the county council in 2010 to fill the seat left vacant by Mike Cooper when he became Edmonds mayor. Wright represents District 3, which includes Lynnwood, Edmonds, Woodway and surrounding unincorporated areas. “It is truly an honor t... »
UPDATE: The box has been returned to its owner. **** Police are trying to track down the owner of a box containing what appears to be the ashes of a young boy that was found at Days Inn on 196th. A guest found the red box between two vending machines on Sunday and gave it to a hotel employee, who then called 911. It not only included the ashes but also a photo of a pre-school age boy. Anyon... »
A Lynnwood non-profit is one of ten groups that has a new set of wheels, thanks to Community Transit’s Van GO grant program. The program provides retired vanpool vehicles – which have reached the end of their useful life for Community Transit – to organizations who then use them to meet a variety of community needs. Lynnwood-based Work Opportunities helps people with significant disabilities get ... »
The following letter was sent by former City Councilman Jim Smith, who works as a mortgage adviser, to the current council: Council members, Just a quick word from “the street” about Lynnwood taxation. Under the old business tax rate we paid $103 plus $10.50 per employee. We had nine employees and now 13. Our tax burden has gone from $197 per year for a business license to $1208. To... »
Time to play ball! Registration for the city of Lynnwood Adult Softball Leagues begins for returning and new teams on Jan. 23 and 25, respectively. This year, all teams will play 10 regularly scheduled league games (weather permitting) with the top four teams in each division to play in a season-ending tournament. Spring league games begin Feb. 26, 2012. Fees are $650 per team for men, women or c... »
An observant neighbor called 911 after seeing a suspicious man in the backyard of his neighbor’s home in the Blue Ridge community earlier this week. On Wednesday just after 12:30 p.m., police responded to the house in the 18400 block of 71st Ave. W and contacted a man walking in the area with the same description as the burglar. The suspect, a 26 year-old Lynnwood man, was found with a backpack fu... »
Four firefighters at Snohomish County Fire District 1 have been given notices that they could be laid off as early as Feb. 15. “We hope to come up with a solution before that date to allow these firefighters to stay on the job. They are valued employees who have served our citizens well,” said Fire Chief Ed Widdis. “Unfortunately, there aren’t any easy answers when we are facing a drop in property... »
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