Looking for ways to bring more housing options to Lynnwood, city leaders Tuesday night discussed multiple alternatives, including duplexes, townhomes and secondary dwelling units near or attached to single-family homes. During the Lynnwood City Council’s Jan. 19 work session — rescheduled due to the Martin Luther King Day holiday — the council reviewed proposed strategies…
Washington Kids in Transition will be hosting a drive-by emergency food drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at its distribution center, 19721 Scriber Lake Rd. #B in Lynnwood. You don’t need to get out of your car — just place donations in your trunk, pull up and volunteers will retrieve them. “Our emergency food…
Before we get to some local school registration information for the next school year, I wanted to share a library event for those of us taking care of children during the pandemic. Sno-Isle Libraries is offering an “Issues That Matter 2021” series. The next free installment, “Issues That Matter: Recognizing Anxiety and Depression in Kids”…
With temperatures expected to drop this weekend, the South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will be open Friday, Jan. 22. Depending on the forecast, the shelter may also be open next week as well. The shelter opens at 7:15 p.m. at Maple Park Church (60th Avenue West and 176th Street Southwest, Lynnwood). ot driving,…
The Edmonds School District announced that eight teachers recently received their National Board Certification. This brings the total number of National Board Certified teachers in the district to 224. The teachers are: Kylen Boddie, Meadowdale Elementary Megan Drobnicki-Girdhar, VOICE Transition Theresa Forssen, Lynndale Elementary Sarah Fox, VOICE Transition Ben Hammond, VOICE Transition Lois Park, College…
Based on new regional data published by the Washington State Department of Health, Snohomish County will remain in Phase 1 for the week begin Jan. 25, the Snohomish Health District said Friday. None of the state’s regions have met the criteria to advance to Phase 2, the Department of Health said. The Puget Sound Region…
Lynnwood Today presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering the 2021 Washington State Legislature. – The Senate’s Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee held a public hearing Jan. 22 for Senate Bill 5136, which would prohibit fees for child care licenses, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastation on the child care industry….
In preparation for February’s Black Lives Matter month of action, the Edmonds School District has formed a Black Lives Matter Month of Action Planning Committee. Any Edmonds School District student, family and staff are welcome to help create virtual activities and events for students, families, and staff. The committee will meet a few times between…
Lynnwood Today presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering the 2021 Washington State Legislature. On Jan. 21, the Senate’s Housing & Local Government Committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5139. Sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (21st District), the legislation would cap landlord rent increases after the expiration of the state’s eviction moratorium.
Before construction begins on the 196th Street Southwest Improvement Project, the City of Lynnwood invites the public to an online drop-in session Wednesday, Feb. 3 to learn more about the project and to ask questions. At the construction drop-in session, the city says you will be able to: Learn about how the project will help…
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Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be closing the northbound lanes of I-5 from SR 104 to 220th Street Southwest in Mountlake Terrace overnight from Jan. 22-25 for construction that will allow the light rail alignment to cross over the highway. As early as 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, crews will close…
Murder At Andaman, by Bharti Kirchner Idyllic, exotic Andaman. Maya Mallick’s best friends Lee and Rory are on their way from Seattle for a meaningful visit there. Lee has a special secret she’ll share after they arrive. But paradise is not always beautiful and “Andaman can turn things upside down for you.” News of a…
Plans for the Edmonds School District to bring more students back into classrooms currently hinge on negotiations between the district and teachers’ union, according to a message sent by Superintendent Gustavo Balderas to district families Wednesday. As the district prepares to move into Stage 2 of its school building reopening plan, Balderas said that the…
Lynnwood Today presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering the 2021 Washington State Legislature. Two bills on child welfare earned a public hearing at the Jan. 20 House Children, Youth & Families Committee. House Bill 1194 focuses on parent-child visitation rights and House Bill 1227 focuses on family rights when responding to abuse or neglect allegations….
Considering holding an estate sale and the terminology is making you scratch your head? There are a number of different kinds of sales, and the frequent flyer customers seem to have the terminology down like a second language! Here is what you need to know to shop for an estate sale company like a pro….
Jeannette Wood February 19, 1932 – January 9, 2021 Jeannette passed away, comfortably, at her home in Woodway, WA on January 9, 2021 after a long struggle with dementia. Born in Auburn, NY, to Nick and Rose Picciano, Jeannette attended Cornell University and earned a degree in Home Economics in 1953. It was at Cornell,…
Jan. 10 17700 block Spruce Way: A vehicle was prowled in a residential area. 6400 block 196th Street Southwest: A malicious mischief incident was reported at a bank. 18100 block 36th Avenue West: A theft occurred at at residence. 4700 block 212th Street Southwest: Multiple thefts were reported in this area. 20300 block 54th Avenue…
The Washington Interscholastic Activiteis Association (WIAA) Executive Board voted on Tuesday to approve the schedules for WIAA Seasons 2 and 3, setting dates for traditional winter and spring sports. Traditional spring sports will be held in WIAA Season 2, which will begin with pre-contest practices on March 15 and end on May 1. Traditional winter…
This week’s coronavirus news is topped by ambitious vaccine distribution plans at all levels, and the spread of four distinct new viral variants, at least one of which has been identified in 20 states including Oregon, our neighbor to the south. Scientists continue to maintain that while more contagious, these strains do not appear to…
Lynnwood Today presents The Daily Legislative Report for Jan. 19, 2021. The Washington State Legislature’s House Committee on Housing, Human Services & Veterans held a public hearing on House Bill 1151. Sponsored by the committee’s chair, 21st District Rep. Strom Peterson, the legislation would provide a one-time cash benefit and transition food assistance to certain…
We are pleased to announce new advertiser Scotty’s Food Truck — a festival favorite for many years now located at Edmonds’ Five Corners on Fridays and Saturdays. Chef Scotty has an interesting culinary history: He was born in Japan and spent many years living near the Mediterranean coast in Turkey. A local village fisherman would take…
Small and mid-sized businesses in Snohomish County are vital to our local economy. As we have seen firsthand, the disruption to these businesses caused by the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant adverse impact on the community. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans offer a source of financial support for business owners and their employees. For…
While there is no roadmap for maintaining emotional well-being during a pandemic, behavioral health experts speaking during a recent Sno-Isle Libraries webinar provided a wealth of advice and resources for coping with COVID-19 pressures. During the Jan. 14 webinar, the first of three in the library system’s “Issues That Matter, Pandemic Pressures” series, speakers offered…
If we had more vaccine, we could vaccinate many more people in Snohomish County. That’s the big takeaway from the county’s weekly COVID update Tuesday. The three drive-through locations (Monroe, Everett, Edmonds College) have the capacity to give shots to 30,000 people a week, according to County Executive Dave Somers. Somers said the county is…
Lynnwood Today presents The Daily Legislative Report for Jan. 18, 2021. The Washington State Legislature celebrated the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and honored his sacrifice to the nation for the goal of civil and worker rights. The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5115, the…
During overnight hours Friday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Jan. 24, Sound Transit’s contractor will close the I-5 northbound lanes at Exit 177, SR 104, where traffic will be detoured to Highway 99. The closure is necessary to perform work for the Lynnwood Link Light Rail extension section crossing I-5. Work will occur on the I-5 northbound shoulder…
Mountlake Terrace High School Principal Greg Schellenberg announced Monday that outdoor conditioning sessions for students will begin later this week, amending a previous statement from the school’s athletic director that the school would wait. In a letter to MTHS parents and students, Schellenberg said the school will begin offering conditioning pods Thursday, Jan. 21. Schellenberg’s…
Gov. Jay Inslee Monday announced an updated statewide vaccine distribution and administration plan to increase the number of Washingtonians vaccinated and establish infrastructure capable of mass vaccinations in the coming months. With the expanded vaccine distribution system, the state set a goal of vaccinating 45,000 Washingtonians per day. Included in the plan is the Washington…
Those passing by Seattle’s Northgate area will see light rail test trains operating on the new elevated light rail tracks as crews prepare for the on-time and on-budget opening of passenger service to Northgate in September. “Seeing light rail vehicles on the Northgate extension really drives home how close we are getting to the start…
Edmonds College will host two free virtual Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations on Thursday, Jan. 21. Keynote speakers are Darnesha Weary, co-owner of Black Coffee Northwest and local activist, and Rubey Hayden, leader, motivator and facilitator. “As a campus community, we strive to be a place that is welcoming and respectful where every person’s contribution…
You could soon see another stimulus payment in your bank account with the recent passage of the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020, which means more direct relief to you and your family. Here are some of the major points you need to know that are buried inside this $900 billion piece of legislation. Direct…
Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith will deliver her 2021 State of the City Address, featuring remarks from Council President George Hurst, on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. You can join via Zoom at lynnwoodwa.zoom.us/j/82846591832. The event will also be livestreamed on the city’s Facebook page.
Sno-King School Retirees and Humanities Washington are sponsoring a free virtual program,”Who Was Chief Seattle,” with David Buerge, a member of the 2019-2021 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau, from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, via Zoom. Chief Seattle wrote nothing down during his life, yet his words—both real and imagined—are known throughout the world. The result…
Edmonds School District teacher Erin Zackey prepared a virtual classroom backdrop (image of it above) to teach students virtually about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you click on the link here, you’ll find links to online resources for various items shown in the classroom. We are also listing them below: Create a mini-book (PDF)….
From coronavirus pandemic relief to transportation projects to park renovations, the Lynnwood City Council at its Tuesday, Jan. 19 work session will tackle the city’s legislative priorities for 2021. The meeting was moved from Monday to Tuesday to accommodate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The council will discuss several topics including increasing financial support…
This story was updated Jan. 20 with a correction from the Edmonds School District. The Edmonds School District will be asking voters in April to consider approving a $180 million capital levy that would provide much-needed building upgrades, address capacity challenges and improve existing facilities. If approved by voters during the April 27 special election, the…
We made it. It’s now 2021, the start of a brand new year of opportunity. With that, comes the chance to start fresh. So here’s our guide to cleaning out all the trash and making your home sparkle like it likely hasn’t since the start of last year. Streamlining daily essentials It doesn’t matter who…
