The Edmonds School District held its first Celebrating Diversity Cultural Fair at Chase Lake Community School in Edmonds Saturday. During the event, community members and organizations hosted tables about their cultural heritage, and also provided musical performances. — Photos by Jasmine Contreras-Lewis
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Lynnwood mayor thanks city employees for hard work going into the holiday season
At the Lynnwood City Council’s last meeting of the year, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell took a moment to share her appreciation of everyone who works to make the city a great place to work, live and relax. “I wanted to voice some thoughts about people who make up the workforce of our wonderful city,” she…
Lynnwood Police Department hosting Holiday Drive Dec. 12 for kids in need
This holiday season, the Lynnwood Police Department is hosting a citywide Holiday Drive Monday, Dec. 12 for kids’ snacks and books in support of the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s Nourishing Network and Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. All Lynnwood community members are encouraged to join the police department in this effort to spread…
As temperature drops, Lynnwood hygiene center providing hot showers, warm clothes to those without homes
As temperatures in the area continue to drop, the Lynnwood Hygiene Center is working to help those who are homeless. Open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., the center offers free showers and lunches to its guests. Located in the former Lynnwood emissions test station, the space was repurposed last year as a place for…
Teen creates new access trail at Lynnwood’s Gold Park for Eagle Scout project
Edmonds teen Andrew Young recently completed his Eagle Scout Project by improving trail access at Lynnwood’s Gold Park. Young and his volunteer crew improved the park’s existing nature trail system and made it more accessible. In addition, they constructed a connecting trail from the parking lot to the nature trail. Young has been coordinating his…
Volunteer at Scriber Lake Park for National Public Lands Day Sept. 24
The City of Lynnwood is looking for volunteers to participate in a Scriber Lake Park cleanup for National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, on Saturday, Sept. 24. Volunteers will be working to remove ivy and non-native plants at the 25-acre wooded park with walking trails and an over-the-water…
Ground broken for Phase 2 of Scriber Creek Trail Project
Lynnwood city officials, members of the Washington State Legislature and U.S. Congress and many other partners pitched in to break ground Tuesday morning for the Scriber Creek Trail Phase 2 Project. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell said this project has been years in the making and she’s glad to see it finally taking shape. “When I…
Lynnwood Police Department getting ready to release new local police app
A new police app is currently in the works at the Lynnwood Police Department and should be released sometime in the near future, said Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson. While an exact release date has not yet been decided, Nelson said the department has been working on the app for over the past year. However,…
Lynnwood, Edmonds, MLT residents invited to UW Community Night football game
Residents from Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds and the surrounding areas are invited to University of Washington’s Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, for Community Night: the university’s first home football game of the season. Participating communities and individuals will receive special discounted tickets and get the chance to represent their own community at the game…
Peoples Bank invites local nonprofits to apply for $25,000 Impact Grant
People’s Bank is accepting applications for its annual Impact Grant through Aug. 31. The Peoples Bank Impact Grant provides a maximum of $25,000 to a single organization for a specific project, use, capital expense or identified purpose that will have a long-lasting, positive impact on the community. New this year, an additional grant of up…
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Congressman Larsen visits Lynnwood to discuss infrastructure, serve lunch at Homage Senior Services
U. S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited the City of Lynnwood early Tuesday morning to meet with Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell and other city staff and discuss funding for the Poplar Way Bridge project. On Aug. 9, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a $25 million grant to construct a new six-lane, multimodal bridge over…
Charisma Christian Center offering free backpacks and school supplies to students Aug. 20
Lynnwood’s Charisma Christian Center is holding a backpack giveaway for students from kindergarten through 12th grade this Saturday, Aug. 20. The backpacks will have different colors and designs, and each pack will be filled with school supplies for the student. Students must be present to receive a backpack; parents or guardians cannot pick one up…
Second “Let’s Talk About Safety” meeting focuses on engaging Lynnwood youth
Addressing concerns from residents about increased crime and gang influences, City of Lynnwood officials offered some possible solutions during an Aug. 10 “Let’s Talk About Safety” meeting. Among them: creating more drop-in youth programs and reinstating school resource officers in local high schools. Hosted by the Lynnwood City Council, the Lynnwood Police Department and other city…
Free outdoor movie and activities at Lynnwood’s Sandlot Cinemas Aug. 11 and 18
On Aug. 11 and 18, the City of Lynnwood will be hosting its Sandlot Cinemas at the Lynnwood Park Amphitheater — a time for the community to come together and enjoy an outdoor movie. Activities begin at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at dusk. Encanto will be shown Aug. 11 and A League…
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office accepting donations for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees
The Snohomish County Sheriffs office is coordinating donations for local Ukrainian and Afghan refugees. The department is asking for new items only at this time. The most requested donations are household items such as towels, pillows, laundry detergent, cookware and diapers. The donation center is located at the Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett,…
Scene in Lynnwood: Project Girl tours city campus
Project Girl, a Lynnwood-based mentoring program for local young women of color, was invited to tour the City of Lynnwood campus earlier this week. The Aug. 1 tour started in the Lynnwood City Council Chambers, where the girls were allowed to check out the dais. Then they heard from Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell and Councilmembers…
All welcome at MLT Bethesda Lutheran Church’s Big, Big Block Party July 16
Bethesda Lutheran Church Pastor Heidi Fish has been sleeping at the church all week in anticipation of the Big, Big Block Party this Saturday, July 16. After having to put most of its events on hold for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bethesda — located at 23406 56th Ave. W. in…
Attend Meet Me at the Park every Tuesday in July to learn about low-costs resources in Lynnwood
This story was updated on July 11 with correct park location. The City of Lynnwood and the Verdant Health Commission are hosting a free community health and resource fair each Tuesday in July for community members to learn what low-cost or no-cost resources are available to them in Lynnwood. The fairs, called Meet Me at…
Learn more about Lynnwood’s past at History and Heritage Days — next one July 9
As a girl, City of Lynnwood History and Heritage Board Member Cheri Ryan always loved hearing stories about the Lynnwood and Alderwood area, where she grew up. Now a Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association volunteer, she’s been telling the same stories to visitors at Heritage Park for the past 20 years. The association first began in…
PAWS Preteen Workshop helps kids learn how to care for animals
Lynnwood’s Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is hosting preteen pop-up workshops every Thursday until August 25. PAWS Preteen Workshops are a community of preteens aged 9-12 dedicated to improving the lives of animals both at the animal shelter and in the community. At these events, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of animal welfare, complete…
For first time, Lynnwood City Council recognizes June as Pride Month
For the first time, the City of Lynnwood has recognized June as Pride Month – a move that was welcomed following a city council proclamation earlier this week. “Pride Month isn’t just important to the LGBTQ+ community,” Lynnwood Executive Assistant Leah Jensen said during the council’s Monday, June 27, meeting. “It’s also an opportunity…
In first State of City address, mayor focuses on Lynnwood’s finances, growth, inclusivity
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell delivered her first State of the City Address Tuesday morning, talking about the city’s finances, construction updates and the Lynnwood’s post-COVID recovery. Despite the pandemic taking a toll on everyone in Lynnwood, Frizzell said during her remote address delivered via video that there were some silver linings that came from the…
YWCA Pathways for Women shelter seeking donations of household items
The YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood is seeking donations of household cleaning products and gently used bedding, especially twin/full sheets. These donations allow the shelter to ensure funds can be used to directly support clients. Also needed are other household items such as can openers, pots and pans, silverware, potholders, oven cookware, glasses,…
Free lunch being served at Emerald City Harley-Davidson Saturday, June 25
The Emerald City Harley-Davidson dealership is hosting a free lunch this Saturday, June 25, at noon. As a way to give back to the community, there will be $1 beers, unlimited soda refills and plenty of snacks to go around. Everyone is welcome to come and grab a quick lunch or stay a while and…
City unveils renovated South Lynnwood Park
Officials from the City of Lynnwood, Trust for Public Land and Kaiser Permanente braved the rainy weather Wednesday to celebrate the official reopening of South Lynnwood Park. The renovation, which started in 2017, will provide an upgraded recreational space for the over 2,000 residents who live within a 10-minute walk of the park. “Thank you…