Lynnwood Today is pleased to present this monthly column on Lynnwood history, written by a long-time Lynnwood resident and local historian. By Betty Lou Gaeng Sixty-five years ago, Lynnwood was only a small community of a few homes and businesses at the Crossroads—the intersection of Pacific Highway (Highway 99) and the Edmonds/Alderwood Manor Road (196th Street). The town of Edmonds directly west... »
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Lynnwood’s Veterans Park is planned for Monday at 11 a.m. Here’s the program: Bagpipe Selections – “Green Hills” & “Battles Ore” – Northwest Jr. Pipe band Welcome – City of Lynnwood – City Council President Loren Simmonds Flag Salute/ Pledge of Allegiance – VFW Post 1040 Commander – Martin Spani Invocation – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 Past Chap... »
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... »
The signs have been up since last Halloween, so it’s only fitting that the KISS Radio Haunted House is returning to Lynnwood this year. It’s in the old theater just south of the Highway 99/196th intersection. It opens tonight at 6 p.m. and will be open Thursdays from 7-10 p.m., Sundays from 6-10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 6-midnight. Tickets are $16 per person. There’s also a ... »
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... »
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 city’s Parks and Recreation staff are getting a lot of calls lately from residents asking about Lynnwood Lights. The annual celebration is usually held the first week of December. It was decided earlier this year to cancel this year’s event due to budget cuts. It’s unclear how much the move will save, but a budget memo presented to the City Council in 2008 showed that year... »
Here’s a fun daytime activity for the kids on Halloween. Alderwood Mall is having a Fall Festival and Halloween Spooktacular. It starts at 1 p.m. in the play area. There will be arts and crafts, face painting and balloon sculptures. Get a pear from USA Pears or a free trick-or-treat bag while supplies last. Radio Disney Team dancers will perform from 1:30 – 3 p.m., then your children can tak... »
After nearly three weeks of delays, the Haunted House sponsored by KISS 106.1 opened Wednesday night. The spooky attraction near the corner of 196th& Highway 99 was scheduled to open Oct. 7, but the company that built it ran into some problems with the permitting process. It’s being housed in the former Lynnwood 4 Theater. “Building and fire codes adopted by the state last year, wh... »
Operation Warm and Ready will be hosting a Halloween party on Thursday for less fortunate kids in the area. It’s being sponsored by Lynnwood Rotary, The Family Center of South Snohomish County, Housing Authority of Snohomish County and Whispering Pines. There will be games, treats and glow sticks. Free children’s winter coats, hats, bike helments, dental exams and toothbrushes will be ... »
With almost two months before Halloween, a huge costume store is getting ready to open. Spirit Halloween is setting up shop in the former G.I. Joe’s store near 196th and Highway 99. It’s slated to open Wednesday, Sept. 8. New costumes for 2010 include Lady Gaga, characters from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland and Avatar, BP Bad Planning Guy (complete with oil stains), and a Beer... »
The Edmonds School District has sent out a warning that fireworks are not allowed on school property. Fireworks are banned from the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and Woodway, and while the city of Lynnwood and unincorporated Snohomish County allow limited use on July 4 only, fireworks are still not allowed on district property within Lynnwood or the unincorporated county portions of... »
The city of Lynnwood put together this PSA with some safety tips about using fireworks. (Remember – fireworks are only legal between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m on the Fourth.) »
Fireworks go on sale in Lynnwood today. It’s one of the only cities in south Snohomish County in which fireworks are legal. They’re also allowed in Brier and Bothell, but they are banned in Edmonds, Woodway, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo and Everett. They are legal in unincorporated parts of the county. Fireworks can be set-off within the city limits of Lynnwood from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on... »
Edmonds is predicting a larger than usual crowd for its annual Fourth of July festivities, in part because Lynnwood eliminated its own fireworks display. Back in March, the Lynnwood City Council decided not to host a Fourth of July event because of the city’s financial crunch. It was estimated to cost around $22,000. (Lynnwood’s fireworks show wasn’t funded when the 2009 – ... »
In November 2006, Spc. Jordan William Hess was wounded when a roadside bomb detonated near his tank while on combat patrol in Iraq. After fighting to stay alive for 19 days, the 26-year-old from Marysville died Dec. 5 at a military hospital in Texas. Today, his mother spoke at a Memorial Day service at Veterans Park in Lynnwood. “We were sent to Brooke Army Medical Center to be with him and he was... »
Sunday, May 30 The VFW Post 1040 will be hosting a Memorial Day celebration at Veterans Park (44th Ave. W. and Veterans Way) from 11 – 11:30 a.m. This year’s speakers include Tammy Hess, a Gold Star mother, and Capt. Gerkin from the Washington National Guard. The Northwest Junior Pipe Band will be performing. Continue the celebration at the Lynnwood Library for a book discussion of The... »
Among the many family Easter events around Lynnwood was the egg hunt and fair at Canyon Creek Church on Ash Way. Hundreds of kids had fun searching for candy-filled eggs, playing on the bouncy houses and inflatable slide, petting the real rabbits and chicks and meeting the Easter Bunny. Check out more photos on our Flickr page. Send your Easter photos to lynnwoodtoday@gmail.com and we’ll pos... »
All of the Lynnwood churches below have Easter Sunday services, and some have services and egg hunts on Saturday. Click the links for more details. Alderwood Community Church 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd. Saint Thomas More Parish 6511 176th St. SW »
Mother Nature played a little April Fool’s Day joke on the kids at Thursday night’s Flashlight Egg Hunt at Wilcox Park. The forecast called for chilly and dry weather. But about halfway into the event the clouds dumped buckets of rain for several minutes. »
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