Dozens of volunteers gathered Saturday morning to help clear overgrown invasive plants at Scriber Creek Park in honor of National Public Lands Day. Celebrated on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. The day is also meant to encourage people to enjoy outdoor green spaces…
The Lynnwood City Council this week learned more about a new pre-apprenticeship program designed to close equity gaps in local construction, which could mean more jobs for women and people of color who live in Lynnwood. At its Sept. 20 work session, the council was briefed on the program, which will serve as a precursor…
Volunteers of America Western Washington is hosting a Hope is Brewing virtual celebration and fundraiser from 9-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1. Register prior to Sept. 24, and you will receive a special VOA coffee blend to brew and enjoy during the event. Volunteers of America is a nonprofit organization founded in 1896 that provides affordable…
Sno-Isle Genealogy Society’s Wednesday, Oct. 6 program will focus on helping attendees find their Scandinavian roots via Zoom. Have some words that look like place names but you can’t find them on a map? Was it Larson, Larsen or Larsson? Scandinavian records — involving Sweden, Denmark and Norway — are some of the easiest to…
It’s hard to believe that this week we celebrate the first week of fall. It’s been a busy summer for me with mixed results in the garden. The heat certainly had a big impact on many of my plants, and it was challenging to keep up with all the watering that our vegetable garden required….
Detectives from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday morning at a Chevron gas station at 148th Street Southwest and Highway 99 in unincorporated Lynnwood. Deputies responded to the gas station around 5:40 a.m. after receiving the report of a shooting there, Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Courtney O’Keefe said. During the…
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Sept. 27 business meeting is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a municipal code update for development and business services, interview a candidate for the Public Facilities District boar, and hear a proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The council will meet at 6 p.m. via Zoom….
Registration is now open for Move 60, a free Edmonds School District before- and after-school exercise and physical activity program for 2nd-6th graders. The program is offered at all 23 district elementary schools four days a week, 60 minutes a day. Fall session starts Oct. 4. For program times and to register at your school,…
Boys Tennis Snohomish defeated Meadowdale 5-2 Singles: Will MacDonald (S) defeated Ylli Berisha (M) 6-2, 6-2 Cade Strickland (S) defeated Caleb Chun (M) 6-0, 6-0 Gunnar Hall (M) defeated Alex Schwieger (S) 4-6, 6-4, (13-11) Alex Lee (M) defeated Brendan McKinley (S) 6-1, 6-2 Doubles: Trevor VanAssche/Dylan Schartzmiller (S) defeated Jake Britton/Kallen Kinney (M) 6-3,…
Social distancing may be a barrier for having visitors at your home. There are some guests, however, that you should never allow in — pests such as ants, roaches, rats, and termites. Not only are pest infestations a nuisance, its critical to protect your family from disease due to food contamination and your property from…
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Senior quarterback Alec Rust scored four touchdowns as the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors dominated the visiting Lynnwood Royals on their way to a 48-7 win at Edmonds Stadium Friday evening. The Alec Rust show got started early, when the Warriors took the first possession of the game and drove downfield with a steady diet of running plays,…
Leadership Snohomish County is hosting its 6th annual Leadership Day from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Oct. 13 Leadership Day is the organization’s biggest fundraising event, and the goal for this year’s virtual event is to raise $125,000. “Leadership Day was born out of a unique time four years ago,” Leadership Snohomish County Executive Director…
The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting DUI emphasis patrols Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-25, from 8 p.m.-4 a.m.. Representatives from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol and the Arlington, Everett and Lynnwood police departments will be doing high-visibility patrols throughout the county. “In Snohomish County, we are deeply concerned…
“For years now, the Lynnwood High School Music Department has benefited from the proceeds of the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s 5K,” says Lynnwood High School Music Chair Amy Stevenson. “This event, early in the year, helps us build community and get to know each other. We can come together, in a fun way, connect and…
Girls Volleyball Everett defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-1 25-12, 25-23, 21-25, 26-24 Everett individual stats: – Lillian Thompson 13 kills and 6 blocks – Caroline Jameson 5 kills, 2 aces and 3 blocks – Maggie Chadwick 14 assists – Camille Maggio 6 kills – Peyton Lust 6 assists, 1 ace and 16 digs Records: Everett 3-2;…
Dear bus drivers and others planning to quit your job over the vaccine mandate: This is the second pandemic I’ve lived through. I knew several people who died of AIDS back in the day. And in under two years, COVID-19 has taken almost as many American lives as AIDS did in two decades. I know…
With Gov. Jay Inslee’s deadline that all K-12 employees in the state be vaccinated against COVID-19 set for Oct. 18, the Edmonds School District is preparing for the possibility of fewer bus routes and hot meals for students if employees decide to quit rather than get the shot. Last month, Inslee announced that all public,…
Community Transit will hold two webinars Friday, Sept. 24 and Monday, Sept. 27 to help riders learn more about how to transfer to light rail at Northgate Station. These virtual trip planning sessions will be especially helpful for riders who travel between the University of Washington and/or downtown Seattle, and Snohomish County. These are virtual…
Welcome to fall, everybody! The autumn equinox occurred on Sept. 22 at 12:20 p.m., and we have officially bid adieu to summer 2021. This past weekend, we got a fall preview with the first significant storm of the season. We got quite the show with rain, wind and thunderstorms—the perfect trifecta of fall weather. At Paine…
To help voters learn more about general election candidates running for Lynnwood City Council and mayor this fall, the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce and Lynnwood Today will host a series of virtual debates in early October that will be available for viewing via YouTube. Debate questions will be developed by Lynnwood Chamber President and CEO Linda Jones…
Ritika Chandra, DMD, clinical director of Community Health Center of Snohomish County in Lynnwood, is one of two women honored last week with the American Dental Association Foundation’s 2021 Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award. Chandra and Caroline Sawicki, DDS, of New York City, were recognized for demonstrating leadership skills that advance the dental profession through community…
Girls Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Cascade 3-0 25-12, 25-20, 25-17 Lynnwood individual stats: – Sarah McAlister 7 kills and 10 digs – Hannah Johnson 12 kills and 4 blocks – Charlie Thomas 29 assists, 3 kills and 2 aces – Cassidy Johnson 5 kills and 4 aces Records: Lynnwood 4-2; Cascade 1-4 Lynnwood next league match;…
After 37 years, the “764-HERO” Program intended to educate travelers on proper use of high occupancy vehicle and ferry lanes, has been retired. Funding for the program will be reallocated for safety improvements and traffic operations. The Washington State Department of Transportation began the HERO Program in 1984 to educate HOV lane violators on…
Sept. 12 18600 block Hhighway 99: A theft was reported. 3000 block 196th Street Southwest: A subject was removed from the location. 4600 block 196th Street Southwest: A shoplifting suspect was arrested for warrants. 4800 block 168th Street Southwest:Police investigated a forced-entry burglary. The suspect(s) broke a rear sliding door to gain entry, and stole…
Irons Brothers Construction President and Ramp Captain Joseph Irons and his team of employees and skilled volunteers on Wednesday began building a free wheelchair-access ramp for a woman in need, part of the annual Master Builders of King & Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) Rampathon program. Irons and his team began their work early Sept. 22 and will…
The Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday Sept. 23 virtual networking breakfast will feature a presentation by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. The free meeting will run from 8-9 a.m. via Zoom. You can register here.
Girls Volleyball Meadowdale defeated Everett 3-0 25-19, 25-21, 25-23 Meadowdale individual stats: – Steph Grimes 16 digs and 2 aces – Ella Ray 6 kills – Eden Thoesen 11 assists and 2 aces – Tanna Kollen 4 kills and 3 blocks Records: Meadowdale 3-2; Everett 2-2 Meadowdale next match; at Stanwood; Thursday Sept. 23; 7…
With Gov. Jay Inslee’s utility shut-off moratorium ending Sept. 30, Snohomish County PUD customers who are behind on their bills are encouraged to reach out for assistance to help get back on track and save future time and stress. “Due to the pandemic, we know there are many customers with varying circumstances who might need…
Whether you are craving Blackened salmon Caesar salad or jumbo shrimp tacos — or maybe a hot bowl of clam chowder — Scotty’s Food Truck will be in its usual Edmonds spot at Five Corners Calvary Chapel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th…
Girls Volleyball Cascade defeated Edmonds-Woodway 3-2 15-25, 25-22, 14-25, 27-25, 15-10 Cascade individual stats: – Julia Boyko 5 aces and 4 digs – Jessica Fincle 6 kills and 3 blocks Records: Cascade 1-3; Edmonds-Woodway 1-4 Edmonds-Woodway next match; vs Arlington; Wednesday Sept. 22; 7 p.m. at Edmonds-Woodway High School Arlington defeated Lynnwood 3-0 25-16, 25-16,…
New vaccine mandates are coming to Snohomish County – not just to business, but to city governments, organizations, even non-profits – to any workplace that employs more than 100 people. That’s a key takeaway from the county’s Tuesday COVID briefing. New federal guidelines already mandate vaccination at businesses of more than 100 employees. The state…
Edmonds resident Lisa Herb has been leading an effort to help women leaders from Afghanistan “find a path to a new future” after their country fell into the hands of the Taliban last month. A Seattle-based attorney, Herb founded the Alliance for International Women’s Rights (AIWR), in 2005. The organization has worked with women and…
The Snohomish County Districting Committee has released preliminary draft council district maps based on the 2020 Census data. The Districting Committee wants to hear from the public regarding how the draft maps impact communities of related and mutual interest. Maps are designed to serve as a springboard for committee discussion and public input. The next…
In partnership with Homage Senior Services, the Heroes’ Cafe hosted a resource Saturday aimed at helping local veterans access resources like health care, rental assistance and the COVID-19 vaccines. Dozens attended the fair hosted at the Heroes’ Cafe’s new location at New Life Church in Lynnwood. The outside event invited veterans and senior community members…
Community Transit and partner transit agencies will implement fall service changes over three days beginning Oct. 2. The changes are significant for many Snohomish County riders. The biggest change is the connection of all Community Transit 800-series bus routes, and three Sound Transit bus routes (511, 512, 513), to light rail at Northgate. Those buses…
In an effort to complete roadwork before more cold and wet weather arrives, the Washington State Department of Transportation said it plans to close several lanes and ramps on southbound I-5 between downtown Seattle and Spokane Street to replace the right side of four expansion joints as part of its Revive I-5 work. Here are…
The Lynnwood Convention Center is hosting a Pop-Up Blood Donor Center Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 21-22. You can make an appointment at www.lynnwoodcc.com/blooddrive. Appointments and masks are required. There is no deferral from donating if you receive the COVID vaccine. See the COVID-19 safety measures webpage for more information.
