Plans to make Lynnwood a transportation-friendly city have hit a few bumps in the road as thousands of sidewalks, curb ramps and public right-of-way facilities do not meet federal mandates to serve residents with disabilities, according to a recent study conducted by city staff. The Lynnwood City Council at its Sept. 21 work session discussed…
The Edmonds School District last week unveiled its proposed plans for reintegrating students into the classroom when officials give their OK for in-person learning. At the Edmonds School Board’s Sept. 22 business meeting, staff detailed a draft four-stage model to phase students back into classrooms. According to the draft, the distinct proposed prioritizing students in…
The Snohomish County Council has announced the availability of Small Capital Projects Partnership (SCPP) funds to groups and entities that may be interested in applying. Applications are due before 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2020. SCPP provides supporting funds for small capital projects within Snohomish County. Funding is provided by the Real Estate Excise Tax…
Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) is conducting a fundraising campaign — Give Hope 2020 — with the goal of raising $200,000 to assist those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Here at VOA we’ve seen surging needs through the county and the region, and so launched a two-week campaign to give food, shelter and support…
Edmonds School District bus drivers are looking to the community for support as they continue to appeal the district’s decision to cut off their health benefits while they are out of work. Rows of yard signs shaped like school buses — representing the district’s 175 out-of-work drivers — decorated a patch of grass on 204th…
Each week we scour the internet to collect the latest information on the COVID battle from global to local levels. Our aim is to provide you – our readers – with a one-stop-shop to gain a comprehensive overview of progress in fighting the pandemic at all levels. The global spread of COVID-19 continued apace this…
The next Giving Circle for 100 Women Who Care About Snohomish County is set for Oct. 1-7. New members are invited to join the organization, which describes itself as “a group of compassionate women dedicated to doing good by bringing our resources and nonprofits together and leveraging our power to impact our communities.” Each member…
Lynnwood city staff held a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month to celebrate the dedication of the city’s Fish Hatchery and Environmental Education Center boardwalk to the man who built it. Constructed in 2018, the boardwalk located at Hall Lake was dedicated on Sept. 17 to Chris Rodriguez, a crew lead for the Veterans Conservation…
You’ve got it all planned out. Your retirement savings accounts are full, you have started receiving Social Security benefits and your pension is ready to go. Everything is planned. What could go wrong? Here are five surprises that can turn your plan on a dime. Health emergencies and long-term care. When a simple procedure could…
Debriefing The Dead, by Kerry Blaisdell Hyacinth Finch is having a tough day. She’s found a mysterious rock that has mystic powers. She had no idea that demons, and also the brutal Sicilian Mob, are in deadly pursuit to steal it from her. After the bad guys murder Hyacinth and her sister, they carry away…
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Windermere Real Estate (Alderwood) is hosting a drop-off-and-go document shredding and electronics recycling event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The location is 18811 28th Ave. W. Ste J, Lynnwood.
Meadowdale High School’s Key Club has partnered with nonprofit Essential C.A.R.E. to collect canned food, snack bags and clothing this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4. All donations will benefit Cocoon House. The drive-through event, which runs from 1-4 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, will be at the Meadowdale Playfields parking lot, 16700 66th Ave….
Edmonds College is kicking off fall quarter with the opening of a new $54 million building dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, (STEM) and Nursing. “This new state-of-the-art building will put Edmonds College on the map as a regional STEM and Nursing hub,” EC President Dr. Amit B. Singh said. “From the nursing simulation…
The Puget Sound Regional Council is requesting public comment on a $4.3 billion draft regional Transportation Improvement Program that shows projects moving forward in the central Puget Sound region through 2024, funded by state, federal, regional and local funds. PSRC develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation and economic development planning within King,…
The menu for Chef Dane Catering and the food truck, week of Sept 28 – Oct 2, 2020 Entrees: ** Grilled Turkey Sandwich – bacon, havarti, tomato, mayo, cranberry sauce on grilled sourdough served with french fries or green salad… $11.95 ** Vegetarian Black Bean Sliders – spinach, tomato, red onion, avocado, spicy roasted jalapeno mayo served with french fries…
A Car Wash for a Cause, a benefit for the Hand Up Project, is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, at the Trinity Lutheran Church Parking lot, 6215 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The Hand Up Project is an advocacy group for the homeless and those who suffer from addiction. It is…
South County Fire Deputy Chief Jason Isotalo has been promoted to assistant chief of operations. In this role, Isotalo leads the regional fire authority’s operations division, which is responsible for equipping, staffing and operating 14 fire stations to provide prompt fire and emergency medical response to more than 250,000 residents of southwest Snohomish County. He…
Public hearings on priorities for 2021-2022 budget and flood hazard area regulations are among the items set to be considered by the Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Sept. 28 business meeting. The council is also scheduled to have an exit conference on the city’s 2019 audit, a COVID-19 update and issue proclamations regarding Latino…
As early as Sept. 28, Sound Transit contractors will close off sections of the Lynnwood Transit Center parking lot to begin construction of the parking garage for the Lynnwood City Center Light Rail Station. Sections of parking will be closed for construction, and additional parking is anticipated in first quarter of 2021. This change will…
Former Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling has agreed to serve as president of the Edmonds School District Music4Life Booster Club. Earling founded the instrumental music program at Shoreline Community College, growing the program from 34 concert band students to about 200 during his tenure. Joining Earling on the Edmonds School District Booster Club will be Admiral Bill…
Starting Monday, Sept. 28, Sound Transit’s contractor will close 212th Street Southwest between 54th Avenue West and the Interstate 5 overpass to begin installing the bridge shafts for the Lynnwood Link Extension trackway. The work will run from 7 p.m.-5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, through Tuesday, Oct. 6, and from 10 p.m.- 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct….
The Lynnwood Convention Center is looking for creative middle and high school students to help design artwork for its 2020 holiday greeting card. The winning entry will be used on the front of the convention center’s holiday cards which are mailed to its current and potential customers, guests and partners. The contest is open to…
Fall is here and with it comes the need for all things pumpkin. But let’s be honest… As good as that new Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is, it can quickly become an expensive habit. Making that drink, and several other fall favorites doesn’t have to be that hard. In fact, it’s a sure-fire way to…
Creating dedicated areas within your home where your pet can eat, sleep and bathe tells them they are just as much a member of the family as everyone else. A built-in eating area beneath the kitchen counter, a custom napping nook under the stairs, or a washing station in the mud room are popular home…
Before quarantine, our management of screen time looked much different. Computers and phones were almost exclusively used and charged outside of bedrooms. It wasn’t far into our time at home that we realized we had to do something differently for all of our sakes. We ended up getting a different router and pairing it with…
Voters had a chance to meet November general election candidates running for the 21st and 32nd state legislative districts, Snohomish County PUD board of commissioners, and Snohomish County Superior Court during a virtual event sponsored earlier this week by the Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition (ENAC) and Sno-Isle of the Sierra Club. This is the fourth…
Dear Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace Community Members: The Meadowdale High School Key Club would like to thank you so much for your tremendous support during our recent Saturday, Sept. 19 Goodwill Fill the Truck event. Because of your generous donations, we were able to fill two trucks! The funds will help the Key Club…
Snohomish County is seeking to fill six newly established positions on the Snohomish County Law and Justice Regional Council (Law and Justice Council). Applications are being sought from county residents from historically marginalized, underrepresented, and underserved communities. The Law and Justice Council serves as an advisory body to the Snohomish County Council on issues relating…
Washington state worker who received unemployment benefits between July 26 and Sept. 5 may also be eligible for additional federal benefits under the Lost Wages Assistance program. That’s according to the Washington State Employment Security Department, which encourages workers to log in to their unemployment account to determine if they are eligible. Lost Wages Assistance is…
The Skandia Folkdance Society’s First Friday Dance on Friday, Oct. 2 will feature musicians from the Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag. These fiddlers are kicking off their 13th season under the direction of Martha Levenson. No partner is required to dance. Due to the official guidance on avoiding the transmission of COVID-19, Skandia has cancelled all in-person…
The COVID-19 pandemic is magnifying mental health issues, and among them is suicide — for people of any age, from teens to senior citizens. According to the Snohomish Health District, suicide is the ninth leading cause of death in Snohomish County and resulted in 107 deaths in 2010. Suicide rates here are also higher than…
Housing Washington is hosting its 27th annual affordable housing conference Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s free conference is virtual but registration is required to attend. Registration details can be found at www.housingwa.org. Housing Washington will have 12 breakout sessions, a virtual exposition of exhibitors, and two keynote speakers — Dr. Tiffany Manuel,…
Edmonds Rotary is gearing up for its first-ever Edmonds Virtual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The 2020 online Zoom event will take place in lieu of the popular in-person version — first held in 2019 — due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions. Enjoy beer from Gallaghers’ Where U Brew…
“My SHERWOOD ROCKS! Team has been involved with the Celebrate Schools 5K for several years. We have benefited greatly from the partnership – not only financially, but as a community at Sherwood,” says Pamela Thain, the inspirational coach and physical education teacher from Sherwood Elementary. “The race has brought our families together each fall to…
It has been a wet couple of days across Western Washington, with the first storm of fall really packing a punch. A combination of rain and wind swept across the region, and it really felt like fall had arrived. Below is a graphic that shows the amount of rain that has fallen from 12 a.m….
The Lynnwood Police Department has released additional details regarding the four-vehicle collision that injured three people and closed part of 196th Street Southwest for several hours Wednesday morning. According to police, the suspect driver — a 39-year-old Lynnwood man — was booked into Snohomish County Jail and is facing multiple counts of vehicular assault after…
