Snohomish County staff cut the ribbon Saturday for the traffic circle that replaces the four-way stop at Larch Way, Logan Road and Locust Way in unincorporated Lynnwood. The roundabout was…
City council Oct. 14 to get a breakdown of Lynnwood’s 2025-26 biennial budget
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Oct. 14 business meeting will receive 2025-26 biennial budget presentations from four different departments: finance, city council, legal and executive. The presentations will…
Four-car collision on Hwy 99 sends two to hospital Monday
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a four-car collision on Highway 99 near Lake Stickney Monday that injured two people, including one from Lynnwood. According to the state patrol, four…
Spruce Elementary Ar(c)t(ic) Design Exhibition now live at National Nordic Museum
The latest Ar(c)t(ic) Design Exhibition, curated by teacher Jennie Warmouth and her second-grade students at Lynnwood’s Spruce Elementary, is now live at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle. The exhibition…
Volunteers sought for South Lynnwood Park restoration work Oct. 19
City of Lynnwood Parks welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to the restoration and conservation of parks in the South Lynnwood neighborhood. The goal of each event…
Workforce Snohomish to host health care job fair Oct. 23
Workforce Snohomish is hosting a free health care-focused job fair from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. The event will be on the fourth floor of WorkSource Everett at 3201 Smith…
Sponsor spotlight: Expand your professional vocabulary
In our fast-moving world, using concise yet descriptive words and phrases can be very powerful when communicating important thoughts and ideas. While the term can incite eye-rolls if overused, certain…
Restaurant News review: Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette is a French-inspired bakery café with South Korean roots. They opened their first U.S. café in 2015, and their first location in the Seattle area opened in June…
Letter to the editor: Superior court judges supporting Whitney Rivera
Editor: We are 15 of your Snohomish County Superior Court Judges. Every day, we make tough decisions in a great variety of cases from serious criminal charges such as murder…
A clash over local control in the race to run Washington’s public schools
In the race to oversee Washington’s public schools, incumbent superintendent Chris Reykdal has sought to frame challenger David Olson as a far-right extremist with Trumpian values — a charge that…
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High school sports roundup for Oct. 11-12, 2024
Friday, Oct. 11 Football Meadowdale defeated Everett 21-14 (2OT) Kealoha Kapo’o-Sebate played the role of hero for the Meadowdale Mavericks on Friday night. He intercepted four passes on defense —…
Letter to the editor: Judicial candidate Mary Anderson committed to community
Editor: I recently had the privilege of hearing Judicial Candidate Mary Anderson speak at the Recovery Café in Everett. It was truly inspiring to witness a political figure engage with…
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Kids are Bookin’ It: ‘Alastair McAllister’ a delight for kids and adults
Alastair McAllister By Valerie Ramer Illustrated by Kat Harrington Recommended for ages 4-7 Delightful Alastair McAllister is as excited as a young kitty can be. He’s going to school. Yes,…
Fungi at your fingertips: New book showcases Pacific Northwest’s mushroom riches
Fall is prime fungi time in the Pacific Northwest, and Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of the Pacific Northwest makes identification rewarding for both experts and…
Verdant Health Commission sponsoring ‘Food and Your Mood’ nutrition and mental health series starting Oct. 17
“Food & Your Mood: The Link Between Nutrition & Mental Health” is the topic of a two-part virtual series sponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections and Verdant Health Commission on…
Washington is sitting on $2.2B in unclaimed property — some could be yours
Does Washington state have money of yours? It’s possible. If a business loses contact with a customer for an extended time, some unclaimed money like security deposits, uncashed paychecks, or…
Overnight I-5 ramp closures and lane reductions scheduled for Oct. 14-18
Sound Transit contractor crews will continue work in several areas around Lynnwood as part of the ongoing Lynnwood Light Rail extension project. The work involves the following closures: – The…
Se Habla Media Podcast for Oct. 12, 2024
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Letter to the editor: Judge Rivera endorsed by county sheriff
To the Editor: Public safety is not just about the work of law enforcement. When it comes to keeping our communities safe, we also need a court system that will…
Edmonds educator Adie Simmons nominated for 2024 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year
Adie Simmons, founder and director of Edmonds-based Washington Family Engagement, is one of five educators nominated for the 2024 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year. Simmons was nominated by Washington…
‘War Tails’ creators urge action to address Ukraine’s homeless pet problem
Nearly every seat was filled at the Edmonds Theater Saturday afternoon for a screening and panel discussion of the award-winning documentary War Tails, which chronicles the homeless pet problem in…
Lane reductions continue on SR 520 bridge for preservation work Monday, Oct. 14
Travelers who rely on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point bridge to cross Lake Washington should prepare for nightly lane reductions from 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, until 5 a.m….
Boeing to cut 17,000 workers
Boeing said Friday it would slash about 17,000 employees, roughly 10% of its workforce, and that it would end production of a cargo airplane made in Washington. The move comes…
Updated: 2nd District Congressional candidates participating in forums
Updated to clarify that candidate Cody Hart is not appearing at the Oct. 14 event. Two candidates for the 2nd Congressional District — incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen and Republican challenger…
Jaime Mendez News: Oct. 11, 2024
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
High school sports roundup for Oct. 10, 2024
Girls Soccer Edmonds-Woodway defeated Mountlake Terrace 1-0 Edmonds-Woodway goal: Lily Frank Edmonds-Woodway assist: Jane Micelli Edmonds-Woodway shutout goalkeeper: Alice Everett Records (league and overall): Edmonds-Woodway 4-4, 8-4; Mountlake Terrace 3-4-1,…
Letter to the editor: Endorsing Mary Anderson for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
Editor: I am writing to endorse Mary Anderson, an independent, non-partisan candidate for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge – Position 12. Her 14-year career as a trial attorney is distinguished…
Meet the artists from Lynnwood Bra-dazzle exhibit at reception Oct. 15
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is hosting a reception highlighting its Bra-dazzle art exhibit from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W. You can meet…
Transportation Commission to discuss ferries, help for people living homeless and World Cup planning
The future of state ferries, transportation plans for the World Cup in Seattle and help for those experiencing homelessness near state highways are among the topics the Washington State Transportation…
Hitting a wall with your family history research? Help offered in Lynnwood Oct. 19
Are you struggling with a family history research problem? The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering an opportunity to get help with your “brick wall” challenges on Saturday, Oct. 19. Society…
Citizen panel says Washington lawmakers deserve a 14% raise
Washington’s Lt. Gov. Denny Heck asked the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials to increase the pay for the state’s lawmakers. He said their current pay is not…
No injuries in car fire at Lynnwood Transit Center garage
Those driving on Interstate 5 past Lynnwood Friday morning may have seen flames. Turns out, it was a car fire at the Lynnwood Transit Center garage near I-5 and 46th…
Reminder: Public invited to Community Healing Forum Oct. 21
The public is invited to a forum Monday, Oct. 21, dedicated to those who are navigating the challenges of grief and healing — and who may also have youth in…
High school sports roundup for Oct. 9, 2024
Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Meadowdale 3-1 Lynnwood top individual stats: Sammy Holmer: 14 kills, 3 aces, 14 digs Eva Sum: 24 digs Makeno Kaleo: 11 kills, 4 digs Meadowdale top individual…
Letter to the editor: Judges supporting Whitney Rivera
Editor: We the judges of Snohomish County District Court, Cascade Division, have worked with Judge Whitney Rivera for over 15 years and are honored to support her to retain her…
Jaime Mendez News: Oct. 10, 2024
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Commentary: Sound Transit’s forever taxes — what are you actually getting?
While we welcome the news that Sound Transit’s light rail line (ST2) now reaches Lynnwood, we think people should know what they are actually getting for the $1,800 annual cost…