If you haven’t yet cast your vote in the Aug. 3 primary election, here’s a reminder of our election resources: Lynnwood Today partnered with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce to interview the Lynnwood City Council and mayoral candidates via video. You can watch those videos here. We also conducted written Q&A interviews with city council…
The City of Lynnwood said Friday it was notified that a community member who attended the July 26 Lynnwood City Council Meeting has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual began exhibiting mild symptoms on Wednesday and subsequently got a COVID-19 test, receiving positive results Friday morning, the city said. Based on this timeline, the individual…
Sunday afternoon’s arrival of two Native American canoes at the Edmonds Waterfront Center set the stage for what will be a traditional two-week paddle journey through northern Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands for the 60-member-strong Blue Heron Canoe Family. The event was led by Blue Heron Canoe Family patriarch Mike Evans, and included…
OYE Producciones, the City of Lynnwood and Actitud Latina invite residents to enjoy a day of free live music, culture, art, folk dancers, salsa lessons, Latin food, workshops, raffles and more during the Afrolatino Festival Saturday, Aug. 7. The event will run from noon-6 p.m. at Silver Creek Family Church, 5326 176th St. S.W., Lynnwood 98036 View Map.
Are you interested in having your children learn two languages? The Edmonds School District is launching a new Spanish two-way dual language program for incoming kindergartners at College Place Elementary and Cedar Valley Community School. Learn more on the Dual-Language Program website. The application deadline has been extended to Aug. 2.
Seattle City Light crews will be relocating an overhead transmission line on Interstate 5 at Northeast 195th Street in Shoreline as part of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project. The work will result in nightly traffic impacts on Aug. 3-4. Washington State Patrol troopers and construction crews must intermittently conduct rolling slowdowns of traffic in…
The Night She Disappeared, by Kevin O’Brien What happened last night? Anna Malone is a Seattle TV reporter. Viewers rely on her to be observant, know the facts on a scene, and report clearly. Today it’s the morning after. She’s in pain, uneasy, thinking through a brutal hangover. She can’t remember last night. At one…
Planning for rising costs, accessing working capital, and investing in technology upgrades are just some of the ways local companies are navigating an uncertain time. I’m not an economist. I’m a banker. While I can’t predict what will happen in the market, I have the opportunity to speak with local business owners every day, which…
Snohomish County has opened its 2022 annual tourism grant cycle, with completed applications due Sept. 13. The 2022 Hotel-Motel Small Fund total is projected to be $475,000. The awards are for selected projects that can be completed by Dec. 15, 2022. Distribution of funds will begin in January 2022. The county says that eligibility of…
The Lynnwood City Council is set Monday night to continue is discussion regarding funding for the controversial Community Justice Center project — a $69 million redevelopment project for the city’s jail, municipal courts and an expansion to partner with the neighboring Community Health Center to provide rehab and substance abuse treatments. At its Aug. 2…
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A free summer camp that will teach the basics of photography to Snohomish County BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) youth ages 12-18 is being held at Mill Creek’s Mixed coffee shop Aug. 2-5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants with various levels of experience who are interested in photography will receive hands-on experiences, a…
Social distancing this summer may be a barrier for having visitors at your home. There are some guests, however, that you should never allow into your home — pests such as ants, roaches, rats and termites. Not only are pest infestations a nuisance, it’s critical to protect your family from disease due to food contamination…
Lynnwood businesses and job seekers are invited to participate in an Aug. 10 job fair sponsored by the City of Lynnwood, the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce and the Lynnwood Convention Center. The job fair will run from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. S.W. in Lynnwood. Employers will…
Leadership Snohomish County, a nonprofit committed to developing county-specific sustainable leaders, has opened its call for nominations for the fifth annual Deborah Knutson Women in Leadership Award. The award will be presented at Leadership Snohomish County’s sixth annual Leadership Day on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The event will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Nominations must…
Tickets are now on sale for the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22 in Everett. The event, which will honor the 2020 Induction Class, will be held at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel Of The Winds Arena. The banquet begins with a social hour and silent…
This opinion piece was updated to correct the amount of American Rescue Plan Act funds received by the City of Lynnwood. Along with the rest of America, Lynnwood residents are becoming increasingly aware of racial injustice and violence towards people of color. We value human life and justice. We believe that, as our constitution says,…
Seattle-based Dacha Theatre in bringing a pair of outdoor plays to the Lynnwood and Edmonds area starting Aug. 1. Star Play, an outdoor family play with music about the wonders of stars and the night sky – will be at the Lynndale Amphitheatre, 18927 72nd Ave. W. West, Lynnwood at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1…
Wednesday, July 28, we officially hit an 80-plus-degree high at Paine Field for the first time since early July. This really helps show that after that miserable bout with temperatures that should never get remotely close to Western Washington, things have been quite comfortable for most of this month. It’s been very dry, as has…
The Washington State Attorney General’s office has declined a request from the City of Lynnwood to investigate the death of Tirhas Tesfatsion, a Black woman whom police say died by suicide in the Lynnwood Jail earlier this month. The Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office said it has begun to review the materials related to the investigation….
This Sept. 14, YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is featuring keynote speaker Stacey Abrams at its second virtual Inspire Luncheon, a fundraiser to support women and girls through YWCA programs. Abrams made history in 2018 when she became the first Black female gubernatorial nominee for a major party in any state. She followed that up with…
Providence ElderPlace, which provides health care and adult day health services for seniors who are so sick or frail they would qualify to live in a nursing home, is expanding for the first time into Snohomish County. The program has operated in King County since 1995 and has expanded gradually to include facilities in South…
Citing technology failures and new guidance from public health officials, the Lynnwood City Council Wednesday announced it will return to holding meetings remotely through August. Earlier this month, the council began holding hybrid meetings with a councilmembers meeting in Lynnwood City Hall council chambers or attending remotely via Zoom. During the council’s July 26 meeting,…
The public is invted to the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Sunday, Aug. 1 to help welcome the arrival of the Blue Heron Canoe Family, celebrating the Native American canoeing tradition. The event, which runs from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 1, will include the sharing of prayer, ceremony, story, song and dance with the Blue Heron Canoe Family….
July 18 2400 block 196th Street Southwest: A theft occurred. 5200 block 196th Street Southwest: A vehicle was prowled and credit cards were stolen. 3200 block 184th Street Southwest. Handbags were stolen. 4800 block 196th Street Southwest: A driver was arrested for DUI. 18200 block 36th Avenue West: Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance…
The Washington State Department of Health Wednesday released updated guidance for the 2021-2022 school year aimed at helping students, teachers and staff return safely to the classroom. The department said in a news release that its guidance “aims to minimize transmission and maximize in-person instruction and is informed by the latest science, recently released Centers…
Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst Wednesday issued a statement regarding the death of Tirhas B. Tesfatsion, a 47-year-old Black woman whom police say died by suicide in the Lynnwood Jail earlier this month. During the council’s July 26 business meeting, demonstrators filled the Lynnwood City Hall council chambers and demanded accountability for Tesfatsion’s death….
A celebration of African and African American culture, the Nubian Jam, is this Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Forest Park in Everett, with focus on community connectedness through education and entertainment as a bridge to bring families together. Since 1992, Nubian Jam, meaning, “Beautiful People,” has been recognizing elders and…
Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about proposed changes to service in 2022 and provide feedback on its service plan. Sound Transit is considering changes to ST Express bus and Sounder South as ridership is rebounding and the region continue to recover from the pandemic. The agency is responding to the ridership increase…
Demonstrators crowded into the Lynnwood City Hall council chambers Monday night demanding that the Lynnwood City Council address the recent death of Tirhas B. Tesfatsion, a Black woman who police say died by suicide earlier this month in the Lynnwood Jail. Holding signs and photos of Tesfatsion, dozens of family, friends and supporters refused to…
In a case involving the Lynnwood and Edmonds police departments as well as the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, a 38-year-old Spokane Valley man was booked into Snohomish County Jail Monday for first-degree robbery following a carjacking incident at Wilcox Park. According to Lynnwood police, a man called 911 just before 10 p.m. Monday, July 26,…
Whether you are a business owner or a politician, longevity is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you gain more experience with every passing year and feel more comfortable in your role. On the other hand, as you become familiar with the ebb and flow of either your business or election cycle, you may…
Recently I got distracted one morning by scrolling through social media (when I should have been writing) and an illustration of a man standing inside an empty pool and staring off into space popped up on my Instagram feed. The caption read, “Sometimes this is writing, standing silently in an empty pool like a psychopath,…
Snohomish County Public Works has scheduled work this summer to install a new sidewalk along Damson Road near Hilltop Elementary in Lynnwood. The project will connect sidewalk gaps along the west side of Damson Road on the opposite side of the road from Hilltop Elementary. Crews will install a concrete sidewalk north of Hilltop Fire Station…
COVID-19 case rates have increased in recent weeks and Snohomish County health officials are recommending that all residents wear masks when in indoor public settings such as grocery and retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues where the vaccination status of other people is unknown. Snohomish County’s Chief Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters — along with…
Celebrate Gallaghers’ anniversary July 31 Gallaghers is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a party. This Saturday, July 31 marks one year since Gallaghers reopened its doors for business in Edmonds’ Harbor Square Business Complex. “Everyone has made this an amazing year,” says owner Chris DuFore. “We would like to thank you.” Partner Jess Lacasse, who…
Meet Me at the Park, Lynnwood’s community health and resource fair, continues on Tuesday, July 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Wilcox Park, where local non-profit agencies will provide information about their no-cost or low-cost services, resources and programs for families. There will be free, fun, safe activities for kids, prizes and giveaways. Wilcox Park is…
The Lynnwood Convention Center is hiring! Our team is looking to add several positions including Director of Facility Accounting, Accounting Manager, Custodian, Banquet Server, Bartender and more. Employees at the Lynnwood Convention Center enjoy free parking and accessibility on a main bus route, paid sick leave, flexible hours, convenient location for commuting, and 401k participation….
