The Lynnwood City Council has asked the city’s board of ethics to investigate allegations that Councilmember Josh Binda violated city code when he used the council chambers to film a promotional video from which he benefited financially. Following a lengthy discussion about the matter during its Jan. 23 business meeting, the council voted 6-0 –…
Protesters gathered again on Sunday outside a proposed methadone clinic adjacent to the Lynnwood Alderwood Boys and Girls Club. The center, operated by Acadia Healthcare, has been the topic of several Lynnwood City Council meetings and related protests since the community learned in late December about Acadia’s proposal to relocate it to 2322 196th St….
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District on Wednesday announced the new name for the Lynnwood Convention Center. The former convention center has officially been renamed the Lynnwood Event Center, and the Public Facilities District will be known as the much simpler “The District.” Along with the name change, The District revealed its new mission, vision and…
A Lynnwood couple recently found out firsthand that three zeros really can make a big difference. In July, the couple — who weren’t identified by name — purchased a winning Hit 5 Washington State Lottery ticket that they thought was worth $360, only to found out it was actually worth $360,000. After buying the ticket at…
Get ready for an interview or update your wardrobe for your job with free clothing from YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish Working Wardrobe. The organization ofers a large selection of high-quality apparel from sizes XS-5X, and volunteers will assist you in selecting outfits from gently-used clothing to stylishly create your own working wardrobe that fits…
AJ Adamski has been appointed the new executive director of Leadership Snohomish County (LSC). Adamski joins the organization with over 20 years in the field of education as a teacher and school administrator. As part of a military family, she traveled the world and developed an appreciation of different cultures and communities. “Throughout my career…
Afghan families and individuals looking for ways to escape the turmoil in their home country are finding new beginnings in Snohomish County, thanks to the coordinating efforts of the Everett-based Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW). Started in 1977 to help newly-arrived refugees from Southeast Asia, RISNW was at first known as the Refugee Forum of…
Lynnwood Today is pleased to welcome new reporter Lauren Reichenbach. A Lynnwood resident, Reichenbach recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She previously worked for the on-campus newspaper, The Easterner, as a co-manager and copy editor for two years. Her dream is to become a traveling photojournalist for National Geographic,…
An equipment failure caused a power outage affecting thousands of customers in several Edmonds and Lynnwood neighborhoods around noon Thursday. The Snohomish County PUD outage map indicated 4,500 customers were initially without power. The outages occured in Edmonds and Lynnwood neighborhoods on both sides of 196th Street Southwest, mostly west of Highway 99. PUD spokesperson…
Overflowing trash continues to line the streets and sidewalks in Edmonds and Lynnwood while Republic Disposal’s sanitation workers stay off the job in solidarity with striking workers in Southern California. With contract negotiations apparently stalled, it could be some time before the trucks roll again and trash pickup resumes. Republic Services provides waste collection and…
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Republic Services, which provides garbage pickup and recycling services for customers in parts of Edmonds and Lynnwood, said it is unable to provide those services Wednesday, Jan. 12, “due to a temporary work stoppage led by union members from out of state. “We will collect double your regular material at no charge on your next…
Readers voted recently on the top stories Lynnwood Today published in 2021. Here are the top eight vote-getters: The overwhelming favorite was a story about a local publisher Brett Reistroffer, who encouraged people to read more bizarre and spooky stories last Halloween. It received 36% of the vote cast in the poll. In the article…
The year 2021 was a busy one in Lynnwood. We’ve included a list of major stories for the year, and now it’s your turn to vote for your top pick. (Click on the headlines at right of each box to read the story.) The deadline to vote is noon Friday, Jan. 7. We’ll feature the top…
Leadership Snohomish County is inviting local nonprofit organizations and businesses to submit a project proposal to become a 2021-22 LSC Community Impact Project Partner. Project proposals are due on July 23. For 24 years, Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) has used hands-on service projects as a way to connect vision and action in Snohomish County. The…
The Hazel Miller Foundation announced the award of 15 grants approved by the foundation’s board of directors for spring quarter 2021. Organizations receiving the awards are as follows: Clothes For Kids plans to continue providing free school clothing to students within Snohomish County who qualify for free or reduced meals at school. This grant will…
Steven Li has been appointed new executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County. Li has served as the president of the Habitat Snohomish Board of Directors since June of 2019, and arrives with experience as an architect, a realtor and a carpenter on construction crews in other Habitat affiliates. “We are very excited…
Driven by passion and focused on sustainability, three local Girl Scouts have earned a Gold Award — the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. To earn the award, a Girl Scout must choose a problem in society, devise a solution, make it sustainable and reproducible, and have a connection beyond her local community to…
Volunteers of America Western Washington recently made its 2021 Rental Assistance program available. Qualified Snohomish County households will be able to receive up to 12 months of rent assistance, including help with past-due rent. Households applying for rental assistance are advised to collect the following documents: rental agreement, verification of rent due, 2020 tax form…
The nonprofit Hazel Miller Foundationa has announced grants it has awarded to local organizations for 2020 and 2021 Over the course of the 2020 grant cycle, the foundation approved several grants including Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center: a safe home to serve children up to 18 years of age who have experienced trauma; Concern for Neighbors…
Edmonds resident Lisa Herb has made it her mission to advocate for the equitable treatment of women on a global scale. In 2005, Herb founded the Alliance for International Women’s Rights (AIWR), and serves as its director. AIWR supports current and future women leaders in developing countries, with a current focus on Afghanistan. AIWR creates…
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County on Saturday presented Democracy in Action Awards to two organizations: the 2020 Complete Count Committee led by Vanessa Gutierrez and Washington Family Engagement (WAFE) and its Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI). WAFE founder and executive director is Adie Simmons. Washington Family Engagement through its Parent Leadership Training…
As we enter the new year, Lynnwood Today continues to look back on 2020. Part 2, July-December July After 33 years in law enforcement, Lynnwood Police Chief Tom Davis announced his retirement at the end of the month. Davis came to Lynnwood in 2016 and has spent his entire professional career in law enforcement. He…
As we wrap up what is likely to be a memorable year, Lynnwood Today is looking back on 2020. Part 1, January-June January After returning from its winter recess, the Lynnwood City Council unanimously voted at its Jan. 13 business meeting to elect Councilmember Christine Frizzell as council president for the year. Councilmember Shannon Sessions…
Jeanne Misha Martinez Carter starts work today as a reporter and photographer through the My Neighborhood News Network’s new Community Journalist of Color Fellowship Program. “I want to be clear about why I created this program,” said Publisher Teresa Wippel. “The U.S. Census Bureau reports that while racial and ethnic minorities comprise almost 40 percent…
Yard waste services were unavailable Monday in lower South Snohomish County, including parts of unincorporated Lynnwood, according to Waste Management. Residents who typically receive Waste Management pick-up on Mondays have been advised to leave yard waste carts at the curb until Tuesday, Aug. 25. In the event Waste Management is unable to provide pick-up services…
