More than 300 veterans, family members and supporters filled a dining hall in the Lynnwood Convention Center Sunday night to celebrate local veterans and their service to the country. The celebration was a collaborative effort between the convention center, the City of Lynnwood and the South Snohomish Veterans Resource Task Force. Retired U.S. Air Force…
As Link light rail expands north toward Snohomish County, Community Transit and Sound Transit are exploring bus service changes to connect some commuting bus riders with light rail service to the University of Washington, downtown Seattle and other regional destinations. The agencies said in a Tuesday announcement that they are requesting feedback on a draft…
Nov. 3 4800 block 196th Street Southwest: A traffic stop led to the vehicle being impounded pending a search warrant for narcotics. 19300 block 60th Avenue West: A man and woman who were suspected of shoplifting were arrested for warrants and possession of drug paraphernalia. 6200 block 200th Street Southwest: A man was arrested for…
The Eighth Sister, by Robert Dugoni Mystery surrounds the sisters. Their identities are unknown even to each other. Trained from birth to penetrate Russia’s foreign intelligence service and report to the CIA, suddenly they are disappearing. Three of them are dead. What is it about this intrigue that appeals to ex-agent Charles Jenkins? What convinces…
The public is invited to meet the three finalists for South County Fire Chief at a reception on Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m., at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. The finalists are: Bryan Brice, current Fire Chief for the City of Mount Vernon. Christopher Riley, a retired Fire Chief most recently…
Washington Kids in Transition, which assists homeless and low-income students in the Edmonds School District, raised over $72,000 during its second annual “Out of Jeopardy Silent Auction and Trivia Competition” Nov. 10. Over 278 people attended the event, which featured 140 silent auction items from many local businesses and individuals. During the dinner program, speakers…
The District 1 3A Volleyball Tournament shifts into high gear this week and the Lynnwood Royals hope to be a tourney surprise, possibly even earning a spot at the state tournament later this month. The Royals are the No. 9 seed in the eight-team double-elimination district tourney; Lynnwood slipped into the tournament by defeating the…
Veterans Park was filled with dozens of community members and city officials who turned out to pay respect to the city’s veterans and their families Monday morning for Veterans Day. Emceed by past-Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 Commander Martin Spani, the event included performances by the Northwest Jr. Pipe Band, welcoming remarks from Mayor…
Enjoy twirling Snowflakes, a Nutcracker Prince, a mischievous Mouse King, and pig-tailed Bon Bons in A Storybook Nutcracker — a shorter version of the Nutcracker, aimed at younger audiences. It’s presented Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. by Lynnwood-based Alderwood Dance Spectrum at the PUD…
Community Transit is asking citizens to take a survey aimed at helping the agency bring better transportation services to Lynnwood. People who live or travel in Lynnwood are invited to answer a few questions about their travel needs by visiting bit.ly/CTLynnSurvey19. Community Transit and a Community Working Group will use the feedback to develop potential…
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We are pleased to welcome as a new advertiser Sola Salon Studios (Sola), which is opening a new studio space in Lynnwood, in the Alderwood Plaza Shopping Center. Since its inception in 2004, Sola has grown to more than 500 locations nationwide. Today, more than 14,000 salon professionals operate successful businesses inside Sola Salons. The…
Registration for Creative Retirement Institute (CRI) classes for winter term at Edmonds Community College starts on Monday, Nov. 25, at 6 a.m. The Creative Retirement Institute (CRI) is an organization affiliated with Edmonds Community College that provides non-credit, academic level classes to life-long learners. Classes are offered weekday mornings and afternoons in two-hour sessions that run…
Members of local BSA Scout Troop 300 have been busy during the past several days with a unique fundraiser: collecting the campaign signs of local political candidates. According to Josh Johnson, Troop 300 Scoutmaster, scouts and their adult leaders started picking up signs in the cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood after election night Tuesday, Nov….
Edmonds Community College announced that it has launched the Idea Lab — a permanent innovation incubator — to respond to the rapid transformations taking place in higher education. With a focus on innovation, the college is also embarking on a new approach to its strategic planning process. “Edmonds CC is leaning into the future,” said…
The Lynnwood City Council will hold public hearings at its Tuesday, Nov. 12 business meeting for two ordinances regarding amendments to the city’s 2019-20 biennium budget and the 2020 property tax levy. The meeting is a day later than usual due to the Veterans Day holiday. At its Nov. 4 work session, the council was…
Thursday, Nov. 14 is the date for the annual Tip a Cop and First Responders fundraiser at Mountlake Terrace’s Red Onion Cafe, to benefit the 11th annual Shop with a Cop event for Edmonds School District students in need. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the restaurant, 21005 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace During…
Lead by the teams from Edmonds-Woodway and Lynnwood, local runners closed out the 2019 high school cross country season by competing at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships, held Saturday at the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. The Warriors’ girls squad brought home the best team finish among local student athletes, placing sixth in…
Officials in the cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace agree that Initiative 976, the “$30 car tab” measure being approved by the majority of the state’s voters, will have a significant negative impact on local transportation projects. The measure repeals the current law giving cities the authority to establish transportation benefit districts (TBDs) to…
In honor of Veterans Day, the Northwest Veterans Museum (NWVM) will be open on Monday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans and their families are invited to the museum to be recognized for the service and sacrifices they have made for their country. Admission to the museum is free, but donations are…
The joys of homeownership are numerous, from providing comfort for you and your family to building up equity in your financial profile. If you are a new home owner, it is important to be ready to encounter home repairs. Fortunately, not all home repairs require the help of a professional or come with a big…
Have you hit a “brick wall” with your genealogy research? Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering free help on your “brick wall” on Saturday, Nov. 16. Caroll Budny, an experienced research genealogist, has three one-hour time slots available. Call the Research Library, located at 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood, on Tuesday, or Thursday. 11 a.m.-3…
As part of efforts to be a safe and welcoming city, Lynnwood city staff has been learning about the role local government plays in creating pathways of entry toward racial equity. At its Nov. 4 work session, the Lynnwood City Council heard an update from a group of city employees who are participating in the…
The City of Lynnwood and VFW Post 1040 of Lynnwood will be holding a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. inside Veterans Park, located just south of the Lynnwood Library on 44th Avenue West. The event will include performances by the Northwest Junior Pipe Band.
Each month the Rotary Club of Lynnwood honors a Lynnwood High School student focused on Career & Technical Education (CTE). Teachers choose students in CTE fields that exhibit criteria for the school-wide program. Jacob Potter was named the September CTE Student of the Month representing visual arts and Rohan Patel was selected as the October…
The 2019 Meadowdale Mavericks football season was on the line Friday night as the Mavs traveled to Bellevue High School to take on the 7-2 KingCo Conference champion, Wolverines. From the start, Bellevue unleashed a pounding ground game that chewed up yards as well as time of possession, while Meadowdale struggled to find an answer…
With votes still pouring in from across the county, Snohomish County Election Office continues to process and count ballots from Tuesday’s general election. According to county officials, 87,000 ballots were either dropped at a drop box or returned through the mail on Election Day, matching the Election Day returns in the 2016 Presidential Election. Snohomish County…
Sports fans can skip traffic coming into Seattle on Sunday by riding Sound Transit’s Sounder event trains for the MLS Cup Final Sounders FC vs. Toronto FC 12 p.m. match. Inbound Sounder trains will depart from Edmonds at 9:51 a.m. and 10:11 a.m. Return trains depart King Street Station 60 minutes after the game. Both…
When all my parenting was hypothetical, my biggest perceived school-age deficit was math. With the invention of apps like Photomath (it’s free, shows you not only the answer, but the steps, and I already depend on it for 5th grade math), it hasn’t been as tough as I expected. (Though to be fair, I co-parent…
Applications and nominations are needed for immediate openings to the Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board from Council District 2 (Everett/Mukilteo/ Tulalip), Council District 3 (Lynnwood/Edmonds) and Council District 4 (Mill Creek/Bothell/Mountlake Terrace/Brier). Applications can be found at www.evergreenfair.org/131/Fair-Advisory-Board. The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board aids in managing and preserving the largest publicly owned fair in…
The City of Lynnwood is preparing for the cold and wet season, and here’s what you can do to prepare too: Cover and wrap hose bibs in the front and back of your house to prevent freezing pipes. Remove debris such as leaves and packed snow from storm drains. This will help alleviate drainage problems…
In preparation for the Lynnwood City Center Link Light Rail Station, the HOV/direct access ramp from Interstate 5 to the Lynnwood Transit Center will be closed beginning 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, to perform underground utility work. This closure will be in effect until 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18. The transit center will still be…
The Fog Ladies, by Susan McCormick An ominous suspicion creeps into the minds of the resident ladies at the Pacific Heights apartment building as they watch the fog bank inch its way over the Golden Gate Bridge. There had been a number of grave accidents in their building recently. It’s suspicious. None of the group,…
What did former Edmonds and Alderwood Manor resident Robert Earl Bonney, and famed aviator Charles Lindbergh have in common? The answer: They were both awarded this country’s Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during peacetime. Chief Watertender Robert Earl Bonney, U.S. Navy, was honored for extraordinary heroism in saving the life of another crewman…
The 2019 volleyball season is over for the Meadowdale Mavericks as the Mavs were shutout by the Shorecrest Scots 3-0 in a District 1 3A Volleyball Tournament play-in loser-out match played Thursday at Shorecrest High School. The Mavericks had just snuck into the play-in contest as the tournament’s potential no.10 seed, but were no match…
A spirited Mountlake Terrace Hawks jumped on the Lynnwood Royals early and came away with a 30-13 victory in the 2019 football season finale for both teams on Thursday. Terrace reached the end zone on each of its first two possessions to build a 14-0 lead over the Royals, an advantage that the Hawks would…
Shop Antique Dolls & Toys Sunday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. The Embassy Suites by Hilton on 44th Avenue West is going to be hosting a delightfully unique event this Sunday beginning at 11am. For the better part of the day, visitors will get to enjoy the array of local antiques, whether it be for a…
No one has all the answers, but honest talk about tough life issues is how to move toward solutions. The Verdant Health Commission and its partners are inviting community members to start the conversation Saturday, Nov. 9 at a free, two-part event at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Community members are invited to participate in…
