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Scene nearby: Christmas Day meal distribution a success
Edmonds-based Caravan Kebab owner Shazad Raja — assisted by several volunteers — prepared and distributed 250 meals on Christmas Day to people in need around South Snohomish County. Volunteers came…
NewsMatch update: We have reached one-third of our fundraising goal
Dear readers: Thanks to your generosity, we have already raised one-third of our $30,000 goal for the My Neighborhood News Network year-end fund drive. Our total as of Nov. 13…
Welcome to Craig Parrish, My Neighborhood News Network’s managing editor
Craig Parrish, who has worked for more 30 years in journalism in Western Washington, is joining the My Neighborhood News Network as managing editor. Parrish’s first day was Monday, Aug….
Community members celebrate launch of nonprofit news in South Snohomish County
Two hundred people gathered at the Lynnwood Event Center ballroom Thursday night to celebrate the launch of nonprofit community news in South Snohomish County through the My Neighborhood News Network…
Victim in vehicle-pedestrian crash on Ash Way identified
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office identified 60-year-old Rhonda R. Smith as the woman who died in a vehicle-pedestrian crash in unincorporated Lynnwood in May. Smith was walking in the…
Lynnwood council asks city ethics board to investigate Binda’s alleged misconduct
The Lynnwood City Council has asked the city’s board of ethics to investigate allegations that Councilmember Josh Binda violated city code when he used the council chambers to film a…
Protests continue outside proposed Lynnwood methadone clinic
Protesters gathered again on Sunday outside a proposed methadone clinic adjacent to the Lynnwood Alderwood Boys and Girls Club. The center, operated by Acadia Healthcare, has been the topic of…
Lynnwood Convention Center unveils new name
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District on Wednesday announced the new name for the Lynnwood Convention Center. The former convention center has officially been renamed the Lynnwood Event Center, and the…
Lynnwood couple discovers that $360 lottery ticket was actually $360K
A Lynnwood couple recently found out firsthand that three zeros really can make a big difference. In July, the couple — who weren’t identified by name — purchased a winning Hit…
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Job hunting? YWCA offers appointments for free Working Wardrobe
Get ready for an interview or update your wardrobe for your job with free clothing from YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish Working Wardrobe. The organization ofers a large selection…
AJ Adamski appointed Leadership Snohomish County executive director
AJ Adamski has been appointed the new executive director of Leadership Snohomish County (LSC). Adamski joins the organization with over 20 years in the field of education as a teacher…
Afghan refugees find welcoming home in Snohomish County, thanks to multi-agency efforts
Afghan families and individuals looking for ways to escape the turmoil in their home country are finding new beginnings in Snohomish County, thanks to the coordinating efforts of the Everett-based…
Introducing new Lynnwood Today reporter Lauren Reichenbach
Lynnwood Today is pleased to welcome new reporter Lauren Reichenbach. A Lynnwood resident, Reichenbach recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She previously worked for…
Edmonds, Lynnwood areas experience power outage Thursday following PUD equipment failure
An equipment failure caused a power outage affecting thousands of customers in several Edmonds and Lynnwood neighborhoods around noon Thursday. The Snohomish County PUD outage map indicated 4,500 customers were…
Trash continues to pile up as California labor dispute spills into Washington state
Overflowing trash continues to line the streets and sidewalks in Edmonds and Lynnwood while Republic Disposal’s sanitation workers stay off the job in solidarity with striking workers in Southern California. …
Republic Services says no garbage service Wednesday, points to out-of-state labor dispute
Republic Services, which provides garbage pickup and recycling services for customers in parts of Edmonds and Lynnwood, said it is unable to provide those services Wednesday, Jan. 12, “due to…
Top stories of 2021 as voted on by readers
Readers voted recently on the top stories Lynnwood Today published in 2021. Here are the top eight vote-getters: The overwhelming favorite was a story about a local publisher Brett Reistroffer,…
Last chance: Vote for your top Lynnwood story in 2021
The year 2021 was a busy one in Lynnwood. We’ve included a list of major stories for the year, and now it’s your turn to vote for your top pick. (Click…
Leadership Snohomish County invites nonprofits to submit service project proposals
Leadership Snohomish County is inviting local nonprofit organizations and businesses to submit a project proposal to become a 2021-22 LSC Community Impact Project Partner. Project proposals are due on July…
Hazel Miller Foundation announces grant awards for spring quarter 2021
The Hazel Miller Foundation announced the award of 15 grants approved by the foundation’s board of directors for spring quarter 2021. Organizations receiving the awards are as follows: Clothes For…
Steven Li named Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County executive director
Steven Li has been appointed new executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County. Li has served as the president of the Habitat Snohomish Board of Directors since June…
Three local Girl Scouts mix passion, sustainability to earn Gold Star Award
Driven by passion and focused on sustainability, three local Girl Scouts have earned a Gold Award — the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. To earn the award, a…
Rental assistance available through Volunteers of America Western Washington
Volunteers of America Western Washington recently made its 2021 Rental Assistance program available. Qualified Snohomish County households will be able to receive up to 12 months of rent assistance, including…
Hazel Miller Foundation announces recipients of grant awards
The nonprofit Hazel Miller Foundationa has announced grants it has awarded to local organizations for 2020 and 2021 Over the course of the 2020 grant cycle, the foundation approved several…