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From the Founder’s Desk: Beyond surviving to thriving — give to our News Match campaign

Dear Lynnwood Today Readers: Much has been written in recent years about the decline of local journalism and what we can do to help it survive. I believe we are...

From the Founder’s Desk: We met our $5,000 match — thank you, readers

We're proud to announce that we have met our $5,000 matching campaign goal for the screening of the documentary Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink. Last month, an...

From the Founder’s Desk: A new look for Lynnwood Today

Dear Readers: Lynnwood Today has a new look, and we welcome your feedback as we test drive the new site. Over the years, as the site has expanded (and we’ve added...

From the Founder’s Desk: Rick Steves match met — thank you!

Dear readers: I'm pleased to report that thanks to your generous support, we have met the generous $10,000 fundraising match offered two weeks ago by Edmonds-based European travel guide Rick...

From the Founder’s Desk: Double your donation to support community news – thanks to Rick Steves

A few weeks ago, I had a chance to sit down with Edmonds resident, philanthropist and European travel writer Rick Steves. The topic: How to ensure local news not...

From the Founder’s Desk: Our process for publishing opinion pieces

Dear Readers: Opinion pieces can play an important role in public discourse, encouraging readers to think critically and share different perspectives.We provide a range of ways for readers to express...

From the Founder’s Desk: Thanks to you, we’re growing

Dear Readers: It has been far too long since I've shared an update on our two-plus-year journey as a nonprofit news organization. The bottom line: The My Neighborhood News Network...

From the Founder’s Desk: A legislative effort to help local journalism

Dear Readers: In past columns, I have shared my concerns about the future of local news, as a growing number of organizations have downsized or closed in recent years. However,...

From the Founder’s Desk: You did it — $70K raised!

Dear Readers: Thanks to your generosity, we have reached our 2024 NewsMatch fundraising goal of $70,000! Your donations will support our efforts to further improve our community news coverage, as we...

From the Founder’s Desk: We’re nearing the fundraising finish line

Dear Readers: We are nearing the finish line of our 2024 NewsMatch campaign -- with a goal of raising $70,000 by Dec. 31 -- and I have important news to...

From the Founder’s Desk: Will you help us reach our NewsMatch goal by Dec. 31?

Dear Lynnwood Today readers: First, let me express my sincere appreciation to all of you who have donated to our 2024 NewsMatch fundraising campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we have...

From the Founder’s Desk: Thanks to all who attended our 15th anniversary bash — and for donations to our community matching campaign

A week ago, a group of 200 people -- readers, community leaders and past and present staff members -- gathered at Cascadia Art Museum to celebrate the founding 15...

From the Founder’s Desk: Part 3 , what the future holds

Dear readers: At the root of the My Neighborhood News Network is My Edmonds News, which will celebrate its 15th anniversary Saturday, Oct. 19 at Edmonds' Cascadia Art Museum....

From the Founder’s Desk: Reflecting on 15 years — Part 2, expanding our work

Dear readers: At the root of the My Neighborhood News Network is My Edmonds News, which will celebrate its 15th anniversary in October. (Save the date for Saturday, Oct....

From the Founder’s Desk: Reflecting on 15 years — Part 1, the beginning

Dear readers: At the root of the My Neighborhood News Network is My Edmonds News, which will celebrate its 15th anniversary in October. (Yes, there will be a party...