Upon hearing about the second Intifada (uprising) in Israel, for various reasons, I knew I could — had to — do something to end, resolve the situation. I’ve spoken with…
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Reader view: Save Scriber Lake High School
As a first-year teacher at Meadowdale High School in 1997, a veteran teacher gave me advice a few days before classes started. “There will be five or so kids in…
Reader view: Can we say we’re a Creative District if we refuse to fund the arts?
Can we claim to be a Creative District if we refuse to fund the arts? This is a question I have been asking a lot lately. When learning about the…
Reader view: Be safe — walk on side of street facing oncoming traffic
After the latest pedestrian/car incident where a woman was pushing a stroller with a baby in it, I am compelled to write this. The woman was struck from behind, and…
Reader view: Thinking kayak safety
It was so sad to see the news about the missing kayaker off Edmonds this past Sunday. My heart goes out to his family and friends. That very same day…
Reader view: When it comes to mental health, Edmonds School District students deserve to be heard
To Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner, members of our Board of Directors, administrative leaders and our shared community: At the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, during the…
Reader view: Clarifying Lynnwood City Council discussion on unincorporated Meadowdale request
Considering the recent Lynnwood City Council work session on Sept. 18, 2023 (especially Item 6.C. on the Meadowdale unincorporated area), the residents of the currently unincorporated Meadowdale area would like…
Reader view: Lynnwood council should remove Vivian Dong from PFD board
The following was sent to the Lynnwood City Council Aug. 28 and to Lynnwood Today, and the author gave permission for it to be published here. Dear City of Lynnwood,…
Reader view: Let’s have a transparent police chief selection process
Democracy is greater than a vote, it’s involvement, it’s a collaboration, it’s a system where we are meant to talk, discuss, and gather input before the policy is set. As…
Reader view: Density — who decides where it should go? Cities or the state?
The State will soon be telling cities where to put growth and not allow any appeals. The 2023 Washington State Legislature is considering a bill that would require all cities…
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Reader view: What to know about ‘rescuing’ baby cottontails
It’s baby cottontail time! In past years, some well-meaning residents have kidnapped perfectly healthy baby cottontails because they think that the baby cottontails are in distress when they are not. The…
Reader view: Don’t upzone Grandma from her home
I recently attended a get-together where everyone was in the “senior” age group. Surprisingly, the conversation had two divergent topics – travel now that COVID is “over” and property taxes….
Reader view: Who will benefit from House and Senate housing bills? Follow the money
Pending bills in the state Legislature (HB1110/SB 5190) would require many cities to rezone to increase the number of housing units on every single-family lot within one-half mile of “rapid…
Reader view: Why choose STEM? What you learn will help you in any career
I’d like to introduce you to the wild world of STEM at Mountlake Terrace High School. STEM (also sometimes known as STEAM) stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art) and Math….
Reader view: A generous community comes forward
Every Christmas, the Rotary Club of Edmonds manages four gift-giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (VGAL) program….
Reader view: Supporting Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for county council
I am writing this in support of Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby who is seeking the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer nomination for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3,…
Reader view: Create a year-round swim club to give Lynnwood youth a safe space
This year, Lynnwood has seen some terrible youth tragedies. With gang activity and violence on the rise in our city, it is imperative that we find safe places for our…
Reader view: Building a tiny house to serve those in need
Lynnwood Rotarian Debbie Bodal sent this report regarding the volunteer work that she and others did May 15 building a tiny house as part of a Rotary District 5030 community…
Holiday reflections: Best gifts are made local — childhood memories of family ‘recycling’ projects
Long before the word recycle was in vogue, our resourceful Grandmother repurposed items headed for the trash bin. Each year’s batch of rescued treasures was crafted into holiday gifts for…
Reader view: A reflection on Hanukkah
As I begin the eight days of Hanukkah with my family, and I clean off the previous year’s wax from our Hanukkah menorah (called a Hanukkiah), I am reminded of…
Reader view: In a nation deeply divided, a longing for real dialogue
My dear friends and neighbors of Edmonds and Lynnwood: My husband and I live on the boundary of Lynnwood and Edmonds. We belong to both of these wonderful communities. We…