The rain stopped long enough for 250 celebrants to enjoy the first night of Hanukkah at Lynnwood City Hall Sunday night. This was the 10th year that the Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County held a Menorah Lighting ceremony. People of all ages and backgrounds sang traditional Jewish songs, such as “Blessings for Menorah Kindling,”…
Snohomish County is asking for public comments to help develop its 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. The county is currently gathering feedback to assist with creating an overarching vision statement and also regarding the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) scoping process for the environmental review portion of the update. The county’s population is estimated to experience an…
“Easy, Edible Gifts for Chocolate Lovers” is a virtual class presented by local pastry chef Cam Zarcone via Sno-Isle Libraries Wednesday, Dec. 1. Zarcone will show you how easy it is to make homemade chocolate truffles (both bittersweet and a raspberry variation) along with a scrumptious batch of the chocolate-caramel Brazilian candies Brigadeiros — all…
Ronald William Knight was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, CA to Loretta Alice Krause and William Paul Knight on March 14, 1940, and died on November 22, 2021, at the age of 81 in Klamath Falls, OR. Ronald was the only son to Loretta and was raised in Ritzville, WA by his…
The need for blood in the community is rising and to meet that challenge, Bloodworks needs all donors to step up. So book your next donation now to make sure patients get the fighting chance they deserve. All types are urgently needed, but Type O is especially in demand. Upcoming events – Nile Shrine (Mountlake…
A Mukilteo man was arrested Saturday morning after police found approximately four pounds of methamphetamine, heroin and other drugs in his possession, according to the Lynnwood Police Department. At 5 a.m. Saturday morning, police contacted the 54-year-old man regarding possible stolen property. They found about two pounds of methamphetamine, two pounds of oxycodone, more than…
It was all holiday sweaters, antler headbands and Santa hats as more than 60 intrepid runners gathered in the Saturday morning drizzle at the Edmonds Boys and Girls club for the 9 a.m. start of the annual Holiday Dash. Begun in 2014 as a fun kick-off to the local holiday season, the Holiday Dash has…
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Nov. 29 meeting is scheduled to continue discussing how to spend the city’s federal COVID-19 relief funds. In response to the pandemic, the City of Lynnwood was allocated $10.9 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be spent helping the city and community recover from…
Aiming to provide access to an equitable education for all students, the Edmonds School District Board of Directors unanimously voted Tuesday night to adopt a strategic plan to guide the district’s learning practices through 2026. At its Nov. 23 business meeting, the board voted to adopt the 2021-26 strategic plan, which will be used to…
Enjoy some holiday cheer from the Edmonds-based Gothard Sisters, with the official music video for the trio’s Celtic folk version of a classic Christmas carol, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” The song is the first track on their most recent holiday album, Falling Snow. The video was filmed in the foothills of the North Cascades.
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Lynnwood has launched a Community Equity Survey aimed at helping the city learn more about residents’ experiences in Lynnwood. The survey is anonymous and will take 20 minutes to complete. You can fill it out online by visiting www.LynnwoodWA.gov/EquitySurvey. For questions or to request a paper survey or a large print survey, contact Doug Raiford…
In case you haven’t heard, Saturday, Nov. 27 is Small Business Saturday. Observed in all 50 states on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the idea is to encourage consumers to direct their holiday shopping to local stores. Last year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reported Americans spent nearly $20 billion on Small Business Saturday. For…
Christmas Cards by Northwest Artists, 1900s-1990s Dec. 2, 2021 – Jan. 9, 2022 Holiday spirit is returning to Edmonds’ Cascadia Art Museum with the annual exhibition of vintage Christmas cards by noted Northwest artists and designers. For most of the 20th century, regional artists created original works of art to send to their fellow artists,…
The Foundation for Edmonds School District has scheduled the date of its annual fundraising breakfast, so mark your calendars for Friday, March 18, 2022. This year’s event will once again be virtual, so you can participate anywhere, the foundation said. The Edmonds School District is Snohomish County’s largest public school district, serving more than 21,000 students…
Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace police are investigating a Thanksgiving Day incident of gunshots fired near the Interurban Trail. No one was reported injured but a window of a single-family home was blown out in the 7100 block of 224th Street Southwest in Edmonds, apparently due to a stray bullet. The remnants of a broken-out rear vehicle…
Chabad of Snohomish County is sponsoring a Chanukah celebration, including the annual giant menorah lighting and related activities, starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 at Lynnwood City Hall. The Klez Katz Klezmer Band will perform live and there will also be: – Chocolate gelt – Doughnuts – Balloon twisting – Menorah kits You can…
Just in time for the holidays, Edmonds videographer Tim Roth shares his video of an Anna’s Hummingbird enjoying his birdfeeder.
RBC Wealth Management and the Krause & Thorpe Wealth Management Team are pleased to announce Heather Krause was once again named to the 2021 Working Mother’s Top Wealth Advisor Moms Award. Heather was also named to the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors in 2020 and 2021, as well as the 2021 Forbes Best-in State Top…
This holiday season, Meadowdale High School Key Club invites you to support the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County while you do your Black Friday shopping. Buy a gift for an adult or a child age 0 – 18 and drop off your donation on Saturday, Dec. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the…
Snohomish County invites all interested persons to provide their ideas on local community needs for affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, public services and economic development projects to be funded with 2022 federal grant funds, as well as provide input on 2020 grant performance. Snohomish County, in consortium with 19 cities and towns within the county,…
Two local nonprofits are joining forces to raise funds for local first responders and community members in crisis through a 5K Holiday Dash at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27. The annual 5K event sponsored by Support 7 and the Edmonds Police Foundation will launch in-person at the Edmonds Boys and Girls Club at 310 6th…
Each year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people get sick from foodborne illness and 128,000 are hospitalized. As families and friends gather for the holidays, a traditional meal is often a big part of the celebration. So, before the celebrations begin, the Washington State Department of Health would…
The Lynnwood City Council plowed through a full agenda Monday night that included two public hearings regarding a draft plan aimed at revitalizing the South Lynnwood neighborhood and authorizing changes to the city’s 2021-22 biennium budget. At its Nov. 22 business meeting, the council held a public hearing regarding the draft South Lynnwood Neighborhood Plan…
Nov. 14 18900 block 51st Place West: A residence was burglarized. 44th Avenue West/172nd Street Southwest: Police responded to a hit-and-run collision. 3000 block 184th Street Southwest: A felony theft was reported at Alderwood Mall. 19800 block 50th Avenue West: Witnesses reported a vehicle theft in progress. The vehicle was quickly recovered but the suspect…
Newly elected Commissioner Carolyn Brennan joined her colleagues on the Verdant Health Commission’s Board of Commissioners after being sworn in at the regular meeting Wednesday. “I am honored to be part of this work serving our community,” said Brennan, an Edmonds resident. “My goal is that over the next six years, as we emerge from…
Enjoy a magical night of celebrating Christmas with your family and neighbors at the Lynnwood Christmas Tree Lighting at Silver Creek Family Church Saturday, Dec. 4. This free event, which runs from 5-7 p.m., features a live jazz band, coffee cart, food vendors, a visit from Santa and activities for all ages. Silver Creek Family…
New fire election district boundaries have been unanimously approved by the South County Fire Board of Commissioners to balance population based on the latest federal census counts as required by law. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts. South…
Lynnwood High School jazz band member Jackson McCormick recently appeared as a guest DJ on KNKX public radio’s Evening Jazz show with Abe Beeson. The 16-year-old junior plays saxophone in the jazz band and clarinet in the LHS wind ensemble. He said that when school band director Phillip Onishi asked him if he’d be interested in…
Two years after breaking ground on the project, civil construction on the Lynnwood Link extension has reached the 50% completion mark, Sound Transit announced Tuesday. The rail extension is scheduled to open in 2024. “The opening of Lynnwood Link will be a transformative event for the city of Lynnwood,” said Sound Transit Board Member and…
Dear readers: In 2013, after four years spent publishing My Edmonds News, I took over publication of Lynnwood Today from founder Mike Murphy. He was moving out of the area but he wanted to make sure Lynnwood continued to have a reliable news source, especially since the city had recently lost its community newspaper, the…
For the first time, Snohomish County PUD is offering line voltage smart thermostats to its residential customers on its PUD Marketplace. PUD customers are eligible for instant rebates on thermostats from Mysa and Sinopé, including a manufacturer discount from Mysa until Nov. 30. Line voltage smart thermostats can be used with electric fan-forced wall heaters,…
As Nicola Smith prepares to retire, the two-term mayor of Lynnwood was celebrated last week during a virtual goodbye event hosted by her friends and supporters. More than 100 people attended the online event Friday to say farewell to Smith, who announced she would not seek a third term as mayor. On Nov. 2, 53%…
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with three times as many compared to an average day, according to the National Fire Protection Association. South County Fire shares these tips for a safe Thanksgiving: Stay in your kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on…
Drinking water for over 6 million Washington residents will be tested for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under rule changes adopted by the Washington State Board of Health (SBOH). That’s according to a state Department of Health news release, which says that the rule now sets State Action Levels (SALs) and requires widespread testing of…
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office detectives said Monday they are seeking the public’s help in locating 22-year-old Ronell Latroy Mitchell. He is suspected of robbing a convenience store in unincorporated Lynnwood at gunpoint Sept. 29. He is also wanted by the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office for a separate robbery investigation. Mitchell is described as 6 feet…
While most income received from your employer quickly ends up on a W-2 tax form at the end of the year, here are some common employee benefits that often avoid the impact of Federal taxes. Health benefits. While now reported on W-2’s, employer-provided health insurance premiums are currently not required to be reported as additional income…
Here’s a sneak peak of a local business that is emerging from the pandemic with a whole new business model. Along with their specialty-event services, they have added a completely new set of offerings. Krista Larrison of Kita Events, Bridal & Formal Wear is opening a formal wear shop in Edmonds and is in the…
