Family members, club staff and about 25 children gathered at the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club gymnasium Friday to unveil a plaque commemorating longtime supporter James “Jim” Corcoran. Attendees included…
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Lynn Sordel reminisces on parks, recreation and reaching retirement
After 17 years, City of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Lynn Sordel is retiring – but he doesn’t plan to let any grass grow under his feet. As…
Former Univision journalist fills Spanish-speaking news desert from his home in Lynnwood
Last September, when Lynnwood journalist Jaime Méndez heard that Univision Seattle would be gone by the end of 2023, he knew that he and his wife, Diana Oliveros, would be…
Mountlake Terrace man puts his heart into liver awareness
Mountlake Terrace resident Forrest Reda will run the New York City Marathon to raise liver transplant awareness after donating a portion of his own. Reda will be running the marathon…
Devon Harris, Jamaican bobsledder at ’88 Olympics, keynotes Clothes for Kids fundraiser
When former bobsled Olympian Devon Harris was a teenager in Kingston, Jamaica, he played soccer bare-footed during gym class. Even though it was his favorite sport, he could not represent…
Diana White reflects on her week with this summer’s Paddle to Muckleshoot Canoe Journey
Diana White is known for the roles she has played over the years as a community leader and public servant. These include her years of service on the Edmonds School…
Joe Mclalwain reflects on his 17-year legacy at Edmonds Center for the Arts
After more than a decade and a half as the face, heart, soul and brains of the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), Executive Director Joe Mclalwain announced earlier this…
Volunteer at Lynnwood’s Academia Latina a finalist for Hyundai Hometown Hero award
Lynnwood resident Rosamaria Graziani is one of five finalists for the Hyundai Hometown Hero award sponsored by KING-TV. Graziani is described as “a dedicated volunteer” at Academia Latina, the largest…
Saying farewell to Betty Lou Gaeng: Longtime historian, ‘Looking Back’ columnist dies at 96
Betty Lou Deebach Fussner Gaeng Longtime local historian Betty Lou Gaeng died Monday, April 17 at age 96 in Anchorage, Alaska. Until very recently, Gaeng was writing “Looking Back” columns…
Edmonds family with Turkish rug repair business mourns earthquake victims
Edmonds is half a world away from Turkey, but right now, they inhabit the same space in the heart of 48-year-old Mehmet Solak. Even as he goes about his business…
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Remembering Bob Throndsen: ‘I’ve been lucky — in life, in love and in my work’
Veteran journalist Bob Throndsen died unexpectedly at his Edmonds home Saturday, Feb. 4. He was 75 years old. I met Bob for the first time in late February 2020, just…
Contreras-Lewis joins the My Neighborhood News Network
We’re proud to introduce a new reporter and photographer to the My Neighborhood News Network team: Jasmine Contreras-Lewis. While she grew up in Mesa, Arizona, Contreras-Lewis has lived in Edmonds…
On the front lines with 1,000 dogs and cats — and Russian rockets
One thousand dogs and cats, Russian rockets, no power and bitter cold. Those are some of the challenges that face Edmonds resident Dan Fine and his volunteer team working feverishly…
Lynnwood High grad receives prestigious Obama Foundation scholarship
A 2020 Lynnwood High School graduate is furthering her education in political science at Gonzaga University, and with a little help from The Obama Foundation, the passions she once thought…
Lynnwood nurse committed to improving health care in West African homeland
A Lynnwood man recognized for his work as a registered nurse and as an outstanding alumnus of his college said the honors have inspired him to give back to both…
Snohomish PUD workers receive 2022 Governor’s Lifesaving Award
Snohomish PUD employees Bill Greenfield and Tommy O’Brien received the Governor’s Lifesaving Award during the annual Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference in Tacoma earlier this week. The Governor’s Lifesaving…
Lynnwood actor lands lead role in new ‘Conjuring the Beyond’ movie
Three years ago, Lynnwood local Jon Meggison would have laughed at you if you told him that he would go on to star in films. But when the COVID-19 pandemic…
War stories: Edmonds man’s latest efforts to save animals in Ukraine
Call it passion – determination – love. All that – and more – have an Edmonds man back in the war in Ukraine, trying to save injured and abandoned animals….
Back to the war zone: Edmonds man bound for Ukraine to help rescue more animals
He’s going back. This time into the war zone – in Ukraine – to help save more abandoned pets. Edmonds resident Dan Fine is going back, though friends have told…
Lynnwood resident learns television production through ‘Star Trek Universe’ internship
California State University – Northridge senior and Lynnwood resident Vivian Rhodes figured after 12 days of waiting to hear back from CBS Television Studios regarding its Star Trek Command Training…
Memorial scholarship to honor late Edmonds-Woodway High graduate, Warrior wrestler Emily Hood
The Foundation for Edmonds School District is hosting the Emily Hood Memorial Scholarship in honor of the 2020 Edmonds-Woodway High School student who died Feb. 28 from inoperable brain cancer….
Former schools superintendent reflects on cancer journey, faith and importance of being present in new book
Years ago, retired Edmonds School District Superintendent Nick Brossoit thought he might write a book. So, he squirreled away stories about growing up, about his mentors, about his 30-plus years…
Lynnwood couple maintains tradition of creating panoramic Easter eggs
This story was updated April 4 to include information on free shipping. Darla Tinker wakes up every morning to quietly drink her coffee and let her dog out, then spends…
Lynnwood painter wins record $2.37 million jackpot on Tulalip Resort Casino slot machine
A Lynnwood man playing the slot machine at Tulalip Resort Casino won the casino’s largest-ever jackpot — nearly $2.4 million — early Sunday morning. Jose Lopez, a self-employed painter, won…
Adam Cornell reflects on 3 years as county prosecutor and his decision not to seek reelection
About to embark on the last year of his four-year term as Snohomish County Prosecutor, Edmonds resident Adam Cornell announced in November that he does not plan to seek reelection…