Saturday, December 13, 2025

Government

Public Safety

County closes Lynnwood officer-involved shooting investigation, awaiting prosecutor’s decision 

The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) announced Wednesday it has wrapped up its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Lynnwood on Feb....

Emergency proclamation issued for Snohomish County flooding

Flooding along multiple rivers has caused a state of emergency in parts of Snohomish County, with ongoing impacts to roads and transportation, emergency services...

Education

Edmonds School District High School Students of Month for November 2025

Edmonds-Woodway High Isabel Soubeih I am very involved in our music department at Edmonds Woodway. This year I was elected by my peers to be a...

Lynnwood Rotary Club honors October Career & Technical Education Student of Month

The Lynnwood Rotary Club has recognized AL White, a standout student from Mountlake Terrace High School, as the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student...

Spruce Elementary music teacher earns national appointment, publishes new book

Spruce Elementary music teacher Andrea Krein has earned national recognition through her appointment to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Council for General...

Edmonds School District Board of Directors named State Board of Distinction

The Edmonds School District Board of Directors has been recognized as a State Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA)....

Catch free screening of ‘Fish War’ documentary Dec. 10 at MTHS

The Edmonds School District will host a free community screening of Fish War, a documentary exploring the history of Indigenous fishing rights in Washington...

Events

Sounder train running to Seahawks vs. Colts game Dec. 14

Sound Transit’s Sounder train will serve fans attending the 1:25 p.m. Seahawks game vs. the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 14. Special Sounder service is...

Mud Bay sets sights on record support for PNW animal shelters

Independent pet retailer Mud Bay is working to generate its record holiday support for Pacific Northwest animal shelters with a goal of donating more...

Homage launches ‘A December to Remember’ UnGala to support housing for seniors

Snohomish County nonprofit Homage Senior Services will host A December to Remember, an online “UnGala” inviting the community to support seniors from now through...

Cascade Symphony Holiday Concerts Dec. 14-15 at Edmonds Center for the Arts

The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents its popular Holiday Concerts on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the Edmonds...

Sponsor spotlight: The District at Lynnwood Event Center hosts 4th Annual Jingle Bell Breakfast

Holiday spirit returns to Lynnwood as The District at the Lynnwood Event Center prepares to host its fourth annual Jingle Bell Breakfast and...

Housing

Opinion

Letter to the editor: A Flock pause is not enough — broken promises demand cancellation

Editor: On Nov. 10, in response to community pushback, the Lynnwood City Council voted to pause its surveillance contract with Flock for further assessment. This...

Letter to the editor: Your tax dollars being used to build new baseball stadium in Everett

Editor: If you live in the state of Washington, your tax dollars are being used to build a new baseball stadium in downtown Everett. In fact,...

Letter to the editor: Tam Bui has my support for Court of Appeals

Editor: I am a proud volunteer and supporter of Judge Tam Bui in her campaign for the Court of Appeals seat. I first met Judge Bui...

Letter to the editor: Why we support Judge Tam Bui for WA Court of Appeals

Editor: As judges, we see every day how much dedication it takes to serve the public fairly and uphold the rule of law. Judge Tam...

Letter to the editor: Anyone for peace?

Editor: I find it not surprising that in this country we are generally unaware of the United Nations International Day of Peace Sept. 21 as...

Eat/Play/Live

Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck open Thursday-Saturday this week

Scotty’s Food Truck will be at 5 Corners in the Edmonds Calvary Church parking lot (located at 8330 212th St. S.W. Edmonds, WA 98026)...

Visionary artist d’Elaine Johnson celebrated for her legacy

‘d’Elaine Johnson Retrospective: Goddesses’  Exhibition: Dec. 5-Jan. 3, 2026
 Graphite Arts Center, 202 Main St., Edmonds Public hours: Fridays and Saturdays noon-5 p.m.; daily 4-8 p.m. through...

Celebrate London New Year’s Eve at Sno-King Folk Dance, plus other December events

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club is sponsoring a variety of events in December, including a Dec. 31 afternoon party that the club is billing...

Sponsor spotlight: Salmon and Chips the special at Scotty’s Food Truck this week

Craving a taste of the ocean? Dive into the irresistible Salmon and Chips at Scotty's Food Truck this week, featuring: Flaky, lightly breaded salmon fillets. ...

Art Beat Review: ‘Mrs. Dilber’s Christmas Carol’ charming and full of surprises

Showtimes: Nov. 28-Dec. 21, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
 The Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds (at Firdale Village) Ages:...

Sports and Recreation

High school sports roundup for Dec. 10-11, 2025

Wednesday, Dec. 10 Boys Basketball Snohomish defeated Lynnwood 58-54 No details reported Records: Snohomish 4-2; Lynnwood 0-3 Lynnwood next game: at Edmonds-Woodway; Friday, Dec. 12; 8 p.m. Edmonds-Woodway defeated Kamiak...

High school sports roundup for Dec. 9, 2025

Boys Wrestling Oak Harbor defeated Lynnwood 47-32 106- Nicholas Benedetti (OH) technical fall over Noah Richards (L) 17-2; 113- Eduardo Gonzalez (L) won by forfeit; 120-...

High school sports roundup: Dec. 8, 2025

Girls Basketball Edmonds-Woodway defeated Marysville Getchell 59-13 Edmonds-Woodway individual scoring and other key stats: Finley Wichers 15 Sloane Franks 9 points, 6 steals Zaniyah Jones 8 points, 4 assists Janie...

High school sports roundup: Dec. 5-6, 2025

Boys Basketball Friday, Dec. 5 Meadowdale defeated Jackson 71-41 Scoring by quarter    Total Jackson 15- 9- 10- 7 41 Meadowdale 17-18-22-14 71 Meadowdale individual scorers: Khalil Botley 16, Noah Million...

Prep basketball: Terrace teams defeat Lynnwood in Saturday doubleheader

A pair of sophomores led the way as the Mountlake Terrace Hawks boys and girls basketball teams each came away with victories over their...

Election 2025

Election 2025: Hurst, Escamilla, Owings, Mata, Leutwyler continue to lead in Monday returns

Lynnwood candidates who were ahead in last week's general election maintained their leads in updated returns from the Snohomish County Elections Office Monday, Nov....

Election 2025: Narrow leads for Hurst, Mata increase in Friday returns

In updated election results posted Friday at 5 p.m., Councilmember George Hurst continued to lead the race for Lynnwood Mayor. Derica Escamilla, Isabel Mata,...

Election 2025: Incumbents Mayor Frizzell, Josh Binda still trailing Thursday

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell and Councilmember Josh Binda remained behind their opponents in updated election results published Thursday at 5 p.m. Lynnwood Mayor As of Thursday,...

Election 2025: Hurst holds lead over Frizzell for mayor in latest vote count

Most incumbents pulled ahead in Lynnwood's races as of Wednesday at 5 p.m. The exceptions were Position 3 Councilmember Josh Binda and Mayor Christine...

Election 2025: Hurst edging Frizzell in mayor’s race, Binda trails Owings

Lynnwood City Councilmember George Hurst was leading incumbent mayor Christine Frizzell in early returns released Tuesday night from the Snohomish County Elections Office. In other...

Obituaries

Diane Vehrs: She encouraged and nurtured others

In Loving Memory of Diane Vehrs March 31, 1931 – October 10, 2025 Diane Vehrs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted prayer warrior, was...

Maryan McGovern: She leaves a legacy of strength and kindness

Maryan McGovern April 30, 1924 – November 24, 2025 Maryan passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 101. The youngest daughter of Viola Nordstrom and...

Janice Keller: Celebration of Life Nov. 25 in Richmond Beach

Janice Christine Keller It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Christine Keller (née Jones). Jan passed away peacefully at age...

Paul C. Sorensen: Edmonds native had a lifelong career with Ewing Electric

Paul Christian Sorensen May 20, 1940 - October 27, 2025 Paul C. Sorensen passed from this life on October 27, 2025, surrounded by family. He was...

Mary Ahern: Funeral Mass Nov. 28 at St. Thomas More Parish

Mary Agnes Ahern was born at home on the family farm in rural Moody County, South Dakota, on May 7, 1932. She was the...

Geraldine ‘Jeri’ Rask: Drawn to nature and to serve others

Geraldine "Jeri" Rask March 12th, 1946 - September 16th, 2025 Geraldine “Jeri”, “Jer-Bear”, “Say Say” Rask was born March 12,1946 in Cleveland, Ohio and died on...

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