At its Sept. 20 work session, the Lynnwood City Council heard a regular update from the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC), interviewed two candidates for Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commission and spoke to the Human Resources Department about a 2022 compensation study. The less-common Wednesday meeting allowed the council to catch up on…
One out four adults age 65 and older in the U.S. will likely experience at least one fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control. While women are more likely than men to seek treatment for fall injuries, they are also more likely to talk to their doctors about falls and ask about fall prevention…
Sept. 17 18200 block 42nd Place West: A verbal domestic dispute was reported. 18200 block 36th Avenue West: Traffic offenses including driving with a suspended license were reported. 3200 block 184th Street Southwest: A vehicle was stolen and recovered. 3700 block 196th Street Southwest: Unlawful transit conduct and misdemeanor assault were reported. 2700 block 184th…
Gallery Graphite Presents “A Witch’s Gift” Sept. 23-Oct. 28, reception 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 The Gallery at Graphite at Graphite Arts Center, 202a Main St., Edmonds After two months of in-house work constructing the flora and fauna, and creating the critters and creatures for the fantastical, full-scale exhibit “A Witch’s Gift,” the immersive experience…
Girls Soccer Mountlake Terrace defeated Lynnwood 11-1 Mountlake Terrace stats: Claire August: 3 goals Ava Hunt: 2 goals, 1 assist Ally Villalobos Van Sloten: 2 goals, 1 assist Natalie Cardin: 1 goal, 3 assists Lorelail Baumann: 1 goal Sadie Parker: 1 goal Taylor Williams: 1 goal Dani Cortezzo: 1 assist Records (league and overall): Mountlake…
In a perfect world we’d always feel like working out. Obviously, this is far from a perfect world! Even if your workouts are a solid part of your routine, even if you have carved out the time on your schedule and even if you are fully motivated, sometimes it is simply the last thing you…
Jack Cooper Retired Edmonds Fire Chief Jack Cooper went to live with God in heaven on September 16, 2023. He was a loving husband, dad, Grandpa, uncle and brother. Jack was born November 2, 1930 in Burleson, Texas, to Ferg and Bertha Cooper and spent most of his youth in Texas before moving to Sunnyside…
The special of the week at Scotty’s Food Truck is lobster tacos, featuring wild North Atlantic lobster with fresh cabbage, sweet mango salsa and lime crema on a warm flour tortilla. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615. Five Corners in Edmonds Calvary Church parking lot 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3:30-7:30…
In its third grant cycle of the year, the Hazel Miller Foundation recently awarded $175,500 to 12 organizations making a positive impact across south Snohomish County, according to a news release. From Edmonds School District and Foster Hearts to Hand in Hand and Imagine Children’s Museum, the Hazel Miller Foundation’s Board of Directors was intentional…
Shake Shack at the Alderwood Mall opened almost three weeks ago. This is a restaurant chain that has its roots in New York City via St. Louis. Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack, grew up in St. Louis, enjoying iconic food from Ted Drewe’s Frozen Custard and Steak n’Shake. While he started out as a fine…
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Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on Tuesday proposed the 2024 budget for Snohomish County, according to a news release. This budget funds all county operations from Jan. 1, 2024, until Dec. 31, 2024. “We have important and exciting work to do,” Somers said. “The 2024 proposed budget reflects our values and priorities, the things we…
A silver lining to continued interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve is being able to earn more interest on cash stashed in your savings accounts. How much interest, exactly, you can earn depends on where you do your banking. Consider these tips to earn as much interest as you can, even if it means…
Editor: I am frequently asked who to vote for in judicial races because I am a lawyer. Today I want to tell people to vote for Judge Patrick Moriarty. Already a well-regarded judicial officer and an experienced lawyer of 30 years, he has the background in criminal, civil, family, and juvenile law to make the…
Founders Charlette LeFevre and Philip Lipson have invited members and allies of the LGBT+ community to meet each other for a launch of their new group, Lynnwood Pride on Thursday, Sept. 28 Items set for discussion by the nonprofit’s founding members include a casual discussion about the future of the organization, officer positions, committees and…
Girls Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Arlington 3-0 25-21, 25-18, 25-10 Lynnwood stats: Hannah Johnson: 9 kills, 5 blocks Sammy Holmer: 10 kills, 7 digs, 1 ace Makena Kaleo: 7 kills, 2 aces Ady Morgan: 6 kills, 1 block Jordyn Higa: 14 digs, 1 ace Charlie Thomas: 33 assists, 3 kills, 11 digs Arlington stats: Heather Wood:…
Learn to save the produce you cultivated this year at Verdant Health’s “Saving Seasonal Produce” cooking demo on Thursday, Sept. 26. Tips for freezing, dehydrating and canning will be shared, along with recipes. The event with registered dietitian Megan Ellison be attended virtually and in-person at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, located at 4710 196th…
The Sno–Isle Libraries Foundation welcomes eight new members to its Board of Directors, according to a news release. The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sno–Isle Libraries. Guided by a board of directors, it helps extend the library district’s reach by supporting library programs, services and events, funding demonstration libraries in communities with limited library…
Judith Susan Moutray A plaque at Tahoma National Cemetery states, “Judith S Moutray 1941 2022,” but Judy was more than those dates joined by an insipid blank. That blank contains a lot of life, love, trials and tribulations. It represents a lifetime of faith, hope, charity, strength and endurance, family and friends, and open-mindedness. Judith…
The Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo is performing at Baguus Little Asia restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 30. The combo will perform a two-hour set from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. Arrive early for a good seat. Baguus Little Asia is located at 23511 56th Ave. W. #107, Mountlake Terrace….
The City of Lynnwood’s Public Works Department is inviting members of the public to an open house Wednesday, Sept. 27 to discuss solutions to improve traffic around the Costco located north of Alderwood Mall. According to the department, the close proximity between two traffic signals on 33rd Avenue West causes operational issues during high traffic…
Verdant Health is hosting a kitchen course Wednesday, Sept. 27 about on-the-go breakfast options will give attendees new inspiration to make foods that give energy, but are portable and healthy. Verdant says that with a little prep, people can make their mornings more smooth and relaxing. The Sept. 27 event with registered dietitian nutritionist Christy…
The Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Boosters announced their school’s fifth annual mattress sale fundraiser, set 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 in the EWHS Great Hall, 7600 212th Street Southwest, Edmonds. The event promises a day of unbeatable deals on top brand-name mattresses, and a complimentary sheet set will be included with every mattress purchase. The…
The Mayors and Business Leaders for Public Safety Coalition welcomes award-winning author Sam Quinones to Snohomish County this week for a free community discussion about responding to the fentanyl crisis and improving public safety, according to a news release. Quinones will deliver a presentation based on his research into the fentanyl crisis for two award-winning…
Picture this scene: A group of teens is playing a game of Monopoly. The four kids chat amiably as they roll dice and move their game pieces around the board. One kid erupts in with glee when he draws a “get out of jail card.” Another kid is forced to sell his hotels. It’s a…
An effort to derail a sweeping state transportation package failed Friday, with a Thurston County judge upholding the law. But opponents hinted that the legal fight may not be over. They’d sued asserting the legislation contains multiple unrelated topics in violation of a state constitutional requirement that bills cover no more than one subject. Thurston…
Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….
Update: This event will also be live-streamed via the Edmonds College YouTube channel here. Join us for a conversation with 2023 candidates for Lynnwood City Council at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Edmonds College’s Black Box Theatre, 20310 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Admission is free. Bring your questions for candidates, as audience members…
The Lynnwood City Council is hosting another Let’s Talk About Safety event on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lynnwood Library. “Experts in the field will be available for discussion, giving youth and parents resources on how to move forward after recent acts of violence in the Lynnwood community,” the city said via…
The Edmonds School District has scheduled several Meet the Superintendent Community Forums both in person and via Zoom, starting Sept. 25. Join Superintendent Rebecca Miner at any of the following events: 5 – 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25: via Zoom bit.ly/ESDCalendar 6 – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27: Edmonds-Woodway High School Library 5 – 5:30 p.m. Oct….
Football Inglemoor defeated Meadowdale 21-20 Scoring by Quarter Total Inglemoor 7 0 7 7 21 Meadowdale 14 0 0 6 20 Scoring Meadowdale: Ethan Gibeault 51 yard rushing TD (PAT no good) 10:02 in 1st quarter Inglemoor: Matteus Senna 90 yard kickoff return TD (Senna PAT good) 9:43 in 1st quarter Meadowdale: Luis Partida…
As the temperature drops outside, wood fireplaces may get fired up inside homes. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months. Last year in Washington state, 757 fire incidents were caused by heating, which includes fireplaces and chimneys. Total dollar loss…
PCC culinary instructor Tiego Freitas was born in Brazil but his father comes from Braga, Portugal. He grew up speaking Brazilian Portuguese, but is starting to teach himself to speak Portuguese from his father’s homeland. He and his wife hope to move to Braga and open a small restaurant. I recently assisted Tiego with his…
Among items for approval at Tuesday’s school board meeting is the swearing in of the board’s new student advisors for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also consider: – A waiver requested by staff regarding grading periods at Scriber Lake High School for the 2023-24 school year. – A memorandum of understanding…
Eleven conservation groups are asking Washington state to tighten its guidelines for when wolves that attack livestock can be killed. The groups are concerned too many wolves are dying needlessly under the current system. Their petition to Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Commission describes the existing standards the state uses to authorize lethal action against the…
Want to know about budget issues in the Edmonds School District? The story behind declining attendance and graduation rates? What the priorities are for the months and years ahead? On Thursday, Sept. 28, citizens in the Edmonds School District will have a chance to engage with Superintendent Rebecca Miner and the candidates for the Edmonds…
At its upcoming business meeting Sept. 25, the Lynnwood City Council is scheduled to host a public hearing on a draft essential public facilities policy. The proposed policy, discussed during a work session held the previous week, is designed to improve communication about incoming facilities while also adhering to new state legislation. Additionally, the council…
Disc golf fans and park lovers alike came to Lynnwood’s Gold Park Saturday morning to clear a path and remove invasive species in preparation for an upcoming disc golf course. Braeden Swan, a scout from Troop 312, volunteered to assist in the design and will be installing the hoops for the course later this year….
