DUI patrols this weekend in Snohomish County

The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting DUI emphasis patrols Friday, Dec. 8 from 7 p.m.-3 a.m. Representatives from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, Lynnwood Police Department, Mountlake Terrace Police Department, Lake Stevens Police Department, Marysville Police Department, Arlington Police Department the…

Lynnwood Library Book Group to discuss ‘Horse’ Dec. 11

The Lynnwood Library Book Group meets regularly on the second Monday of each month from 6:30-7:45 p.m., with the next gathering set for Dec. 11. This month’s selection is Horse by Geraldine Brooks. A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands,…

Overnight work on northbound I-5 in Seattle extended to Dec. 15

People who rely on Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle should plan for significant lane reductions and an overnight closure as work to install a new electronic sign continues from Monday, Dec. 11, until Friday, Dec. 15, the Washington State Department of Transportation said. The electronic sign is another part of the I-5 Seneca to SR…

City of Lynnwood seeks applicants for boards and commissions

The City of Lynnwood has openings on several boards and commissions that serve in an advisory role to the Lynnwood City Council and city administration. Most boards and commissions require that you live within the Lynnwood city limits or in Lynnwood’s Municipal Urban Growth Area, and they generally meet once per month. There are openings…

Community Transit: 2024 budget and long-range plan set course for more transit options  

The Community Transit Board of Directors Thursday approved the agency’s 2024 budget and “Journey 2050,” the agency’s long-range plan. This sets in motion major changes that will give people in Snohomish County more public transportation options than ever before, the agency said in a news release. “The population is growing and changing, so people need…

Washington’s sustainable business accelerator seeks next round of projects

NextCycle Washington launched last year with a mission to help businesses seeking to reduce waste, improve recycling, or find ways to reuse or remanufacture waste materials. In its first year, the program supported 14 accelerator teams, provided 41 seed grants, and helped raise $13.5 million in investor funds. It also led to 70 new jobs…

Patients stuck in Washington hospitals pose quandary for state lawmakers

Washington needs to do more to keep people from staying at hospitals longer than medically necessary, state health officials told lawmakers this week. Over the last five years, the Legislature has approved spending and policy changes to help shorten stays for “complex discharge” patients – those who are in hospitals but cannot be discharged to…

Catherine Barker: Wife, mother, longtime Edmonds School District teacher

Catherine Jane Barker October 5th, 1946 – November 13th, 2023 (77 years) Catherine Jane Barker, beloved wife, mother and long-time teacher in the Edmonds School District, passed away in the early evening on November 13th, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and complications of a recent stroke. She will always be remembered for her…

Sponsor spotlight: What is the perfect residential sectional?

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High school sports roundup for Dec. 6, 2023

Boys Basketball Marysville Getchell defeated Edmonds-Woodway 65-47 Marysville Getchell leading scorers: Wyatt Harris 18 points, 6 rebounds; Bubba Palacol 16 points, 4 assists; Shawn Etheridge 14 points, 6 assists Edmonds-Woodway leading scorers: DJ Karl 11, Luke Boland 8, Julian Gray 8, Aiden Johansen 8 Records (league and overall): Marysville Getchell 1-0, 4-0; Edmonds-Woodway 0-1, 0-3 Edmonds-Woodway…

Students complete annual salmon surveys in Shell and Lunds Gulch Creeks

The adult coho and chum salmon spawning migration into local creeks appears to be over for this year, according to a salmon survey conducted by student members of the Edmonds Stream Team. Edmonds Stream Team members from Meadowdale High School’s Eco Club completed their last salmon survey last Sunday, said Project Leader Joe Scordino. According…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2023

Nov. 26 18700 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: Police arrested a suspect for a third-degree theft at Macy’s. 7600 186th Street Southwest: A burglary was reported. 5700 block 188th Street Southwest: A burglary was reported. 196th Street Southwest/48th Avenue West: A suspect was arrested for traffic offenses. 20900 block 44th Avenue West: A vehicle was reported…

Edmonds-Woodway High School Music 2023 holiday craft fair Dec. 10

The EWHS Music Craft Fair is back this year, running from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the EWHS Great Hall, 7600 212th St. S.W., Edmonds. More than 60 vendors have registered for this event, and both EWHS Jazz Ensembles and other music groups will be performing festive melodies throughout. Organizers say there will be a variety…

High school sports roundup for Dec. 5, 2023

Boys Basketball Monroe defeated Meadowdale 59-57 Monroe points: Kieren Greear 16 points (including game-winning basket with 7 seconds remaining); Chayce Waite-Kellar 12 points, 6 rebounds Meadowdale leading scorer: Jaymon Wright 18 points, 6 assists Records (league and overall): Monroe 1-0, 2-0; Meadowdale 0-1, 0-2 Meadowdale next game: at Shorewood; Thursday Dec. 7; 7:15 p.m. Shorewood…

Art Beat: Free holiday movies, ‘The Nutcracker’ and Art Walk

Cline Jewelers to sponsor FREE holiday movie night events in Edmonds Friday, Dec. 8 – holiday cartoons from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Elf at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 – holiday cartoons from 3:30-4:30 p.m., The Santa Clause at 5 p.m. The Edmonds Theater, 415 Main Street, Edmonds The holiday season is upon us, and you can…

Inslee wants to spend $50M more to combat opioid crisis

Gov. Jay Inslee is calling for another $50 million in state spending to fight the flow of illegal opioids into Washington and to provide services for people with substance use disorder. The governor included the funding in the budget proposal he will ask state lawmakers to consider in the upcoming legislative session, which begins in…

South County Fire Commissioners sworn in

South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, at a meeting Tuesday. Retired Fire Chief Edward Widdis joins the board after being elected in November to one of two at-large commissioner positions. Widdis served as chief of Snohomish County Fire District 1 from 2003 to 2015 after spending…

Geneaology research problems? Get help in Lynnwood Dec. 16

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers another opportunity to get help with their “brick wall” problems on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the society’s research library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. To make a reservation, call 425-775-6267 to leave a message in a clear voice. Messages with an understandable call-back number will be returned later…

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Reminder: Menorah lighting ceremony in Lynnwood Dec. 10

The Chabad of Snohomish County is again sponsoring a free giant menorah lighting from 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Activities include a performance by the Klez Katz Klezmer Band, chocolate gelt, doughnuts, balloon twisting and menorah kits. You can learn more here.

Give the gift of joy to YWCA families in need — deadline Dec. 8

Families in Snohomish County continue to face economic stress and uncertainty in their lives. The YWCA invites you to help share the warmth this holiday season by participating in YWCA’s Gift Giving Program. YWCA is seeking donors for their program, formerly known as Adopt-A-Family. Families receive gift cards so they can purchase culturally responsive foods…

Northwest Firelight Chorale performs two concerts Dec. 16 in Lynnwood

Updated that matinee is sold out. Northwest Firelight Chorale performs “Songs for a Winter’s Night — Let in the Light of the Season” in two concerts in Lynnwood on Saturday, Dec. 16. The concerts will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church (6215 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood) at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., according to a…

Climate protection: Summer droughts getting longer

We’ve been having clear blue skies and crisp frosty mornings for over a week, and then Friday night, we got heavy rain – about a half inch. By Sunday, we were socked in. The restart of the rain got me back thinking on the timing of rain in Western Washington. It got me to look…

High school sports roundup for Dec. 4, 2023

Girls Basketball Lynnwood defeated Shorewood 79-41 Lynnwood leading scorers: Kayla Lorenz 22 (including her 1,000th career point) Aniya Hooker 22 Jocelyn Tamayo 11 Shorewood leading scorers: Bridget Cox 11 Kate Evans 8 Records (league and conference): Lynnwood 1-0, 3-0; Shorewood 0-1, 1-1 Lynnwood next game: vs Monroe; 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Lynnwood High…

Washington lawmakers begin to drop bills ahead of upcoming session

Providing striking workers with unemployment checks. Protecting unspent gift card balances for consumers. Keeping the old name for a new state building. These are among the matters Washington lawmakers are teeing up for debate in the 2024 session. Legislators on Monday could begin pre-filing bills for introduction on the session’s first day, Jan. 8. To…

Scene in Lynnwood: Water everywhere

As rain continued Tuesday, the City of Lynnwood said via X (formerly Twitter) that 44th Avenue West was closed between the 20400 and 20800 block due to water in the roadway. “Please use alternate routes,” the city said. The city also noted that “crews are out and doing their best to clear storm drain blockages…

Transportation Commission to select I-405 toll proposal and discuss transportation safety and equity at Dec. 12-13 meeting

A toll-rate proposal for the Interstate 405/State Route 167 corridor for early 2024 will be selected during the Washington State Transportation Commission’s Dec. 12-13 meeting in Olympia. Commissioners will also hear about efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and increase safety on our roadways, as well as receive a briefing on efforts to increase transportation equity…

Dec. 9: Jingle Bell Breakfast at Lynnwood Event Center

Come be merry and bright at the Lynnwood Event Center Saturday, Dec. 9 during the second annual Jingle Bell Breakfast & Craft Fair. Indulge in a scrumptious breakfast spread, complete with all your favorite seasonal treats. Take selfies with Santa and real reindeer, craft making for the kids, a hot cocoa bar, candy station, holiday…

Mercy House opens its new home to the community

On Wednesday, Nov. 29, Mercy House officially opened its doors in Mountlake Terrace after years of providing virtual services to the community. The halls of Mercy House were packed with community members, parishioners, and volunteers for last-minute preparations for the blessing and dedication ceremony by Seattle Diocese Archbishop Paul Etienne and Father Cal Christiansen of…

Breakfast in Santa’s Workshop hosted by the MTHS Music Boosters on Dec. 9

The community is welcome to the annual Breakfast in Santa’s Workshop hosted by the Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 9. This fundraising event for the music program is more exciting than ever with over 20 school choir, jazz, band, and orchestra music groups performing throughout the morning, according…

Gesa Credit Union opens applications for education scholarships

Gesa Credit Union said Monday that its distinguished Scholarship Program will be accepting applications until Feb. 29, 2024. Gesa encourages any students who have active student loans, are entering college for the first time or are continuing to pursue higher education to apply by the deadline for the chance to receive some of the more…

Lynnwood council discusses mid-biennial budget amendments

The Lynnwood City Council last week held a public hearing before its regular Monday business meeting regarding 2023-24 mid-biennial budget amendments. According to Lynnwood Finance Director Michelle Meyer, mid-biennial budget amendments are made every budget cycle. “In accordance with state statute, a mid-biennial review is required in the odd-numbered budget year to identify any items…

Public input sought on affordable housing and community development needs

Snohomish County invites all interested persons to provide input on local community needs for affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, public services, and economic development projects to be funded with 2024 federal grant funds and to provide input on 2022 grant performance, according to a news release. Snohomish County, in consortium with 18 cities and towns…

Initiative poses extra hurdle for merging of Washington, California carbon markets

Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic legislators see linking Washington’s cap-and-trade program with carbon markets in California and Quebec as a critical next step for the signature climate policy and are pushing ahead to make it happen. But a ballot measure to repeal the Climate Commitment Act may slow their pursuit – unless they are willing…

Sponsor spotlight: Time to reconsider municipal bonds

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