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Lynnwood’s Moore graduates from Snohomish County Leadership program

Lynnwood’s Moore graduates from Snohomish County Leadership program

Lynnwood Community Outreach Specialist Julie Moore has graduated from the 2012-2013 Leadership Snohomish County Signature Class program. The Signature Class, made of 30 classmates from local government, institutions and business, is a development program for current and future leaders who are committed to community leadership. Moore is the city of Lynnwood’s first Leadership delegate. She is the I... »

Lynnwood Rotary announces scholarship winners

Lynnwood Rotary announces scholarship winners

                The Lynnwood Rotary awarded scholarships to one Meadowdale and three Lynnwood High School students for their academic and vocational achievements. Lynnwood’s Arsenia Ivanov and Soren Steelquist and Meadowdale’s Caitlin Plummer each earned academic scholarships. Lynnwood’s Kathryn Lowe was awarded a vocational scholarship. Ot... »

Meadowdale High School’s Students of the Month for April

Meadowdale High School’s Students of the Month for April

Conor O’Neill GPA: 3.35 Clubs & Activities: I am involved in the freshmen orientation LINK Crew. I also play baseball for Meadowdale High School. I am involved in the non-profit organization, Young Life. ASB: I was an ASB senator for the 2009-2010 school year. I also ran for ASB president. Athletics: I play baseball for Meadowdale High School as well as recreational basketball with some ... »

Lynnwood High School’s Students of the Month for April

Lynnwood High School’s Students of the Month for April

Ralph Pineda Mother’s Name: Olivia Mandani Father’s Name: Regie Pineda GPA: 3.288 Clubs & Activities: I joined Badminton Club this year, I love drawing and swimming. Athletics: I don’t play for the school but I enjoy basketball, volleyball and badminton. Awards: First place badminton award in the Philippines Community Service: Construction Volunteer Current Employment: Taco Bell Fu... »

VFW honors Lynnwood Police officer

VFW honors Lynnwood Police officer

Lynnwood Police Officer Ryan Hoirup has been chosen as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1040’s Officer of the Year for his consistent, outstanding work and personal sacrifice serving the community. Officer Hoirup has been a Lynnwood Police Officer for five years. He serves as a SWAT officer and Crime Scene Technician in addition to his regular duties as a patrol officer. On Aug. 26, 2012 Of... »

Lynnwood, Meadowdale teachers earn national recognition

Lynnwood, Meadowdale teachers earn national recognition

Susan Sellers, a teacher at Lynnwood Elementary School, was honored in Washington, D.C. at the National Education Association Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Gala. She is the Washington State nominee for the NEA Foundation award. Meadowdale teacher named to National Science Committee Mary Glodowski of Meadowdale High School has accepted a three-year appointment to the National Science... »

Oak Heights Elementary teacher earns state VFW honor

Oak Heights Elementary teacher earns state VFW honor

By Fred M. Apgar VFW Post 8870 Oak Heights Elementary teacher Susan Newman has been named the Elementary Teacher of the Year by the State of Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars. Newman, who teaches fifth grade at the Lynnwood school, had been nominated by her principal, Susan Ardissono, and sponsored by Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870. She was previously named District 1 Teacher of the Year, which qua... »

Stalemate over police staffing headed for arbitration

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... »