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  • Michele K Addison on Lynnwood City Council elects George Hurst, Jim Smith to new leadership postsWhen I go to the store, although MOST are masked, I don't only see white older men. Why does leadership...
  • Administrator on With dramatic increase in population of pine siskins, PAWS advises removing bird feeders to combat salmonellaAccording to PAWS, hummingbird feeders are OK.
  • Linda Finlayson on With dramatic increase in population of pine siskins, PAWS advises removing bird feeders to combat salmonellaDoes this apply to hummingbird feeders, too?
  • Catherine Crawford on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneBravo! Lynwood needs a proper downtown look, not just strip mall sprawl from the 70s. Lynnwood currently lacks an attractive,...
  • Barbara Murray on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneLet's not. Turning into projects. You should see the one you can see from the evergreen hospital in Kirkland. I've...
  • K Meilicke on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneI applaud the effort to provide more affordable housing in Lynnwood, but it sound like it won't have nearly enough...
  • Carrie Russell on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneNot enough parking space for 350 apartment AND retail space!! There needs to 1.5 parking spots per apartment to even...
  • Patrick Moore on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneA there goes Strickers Cafe
  • Karen Mirante on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneI think it will fit in with the concept of Lynnwood being a designated urban center, along with other developments....
  • Vladimir Yakushev on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneAny new development is an improvement to tired old Lynnwood!
  • Margaret F Warner on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneIt's soulless
  • Ty Besy on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneLeave downtown in downtown. Don't want anymore large development in Lynnwood.
  • Gail Weaver on Snohomish Health District provides update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and planningI am 74. My spouse 76 with COPD. We have basically been hiding in our house for 11 months. We...
  • Sherryl Kenney on COVID Weekly Report for Jan. 5, 2021: Virus surges worldwide, while local numbers show some improvementTable 20: Type of exposure among COVID‐19 related deaths in Snohomish County Cumulative 01/20/2020‐present Long‐term care facility associated 208 Community...
  • Sherryl Kenney on Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity ZoneHow about designing an actual "downtown" area? I don't want this type of apartment housing in our city! It is...
  • Administrator on Lynnwood, Communities of Color Coalition began distributing CARES Act funds to community members in needWe made an inquiry to the city about this and were told that this matter has been resolved.
  • MICHAEL MILLER on Lynnwood, Communities of Color Coalition began distributing CARES Act funds to community members in needSaturday: 01/09/2021 Thanks for your Question. I'm not Involved with CARES Act Funding but am Interested. You Applied, you Were...
  • Anna Coghill on Looking Back: Shopping—the past and the presentI really enjoy Ms. Gaeng’s pieces. In this one I’m surprised to learn Sears’ connections to Allstate, Discover, and other...
  • Natasha garrett on Lynnwood, Communities of Color Coalition began distributing CARES Act funds to community members in needI had applied months ago and had gotten an email saying I was approved for the help with rent and...
  • Andy Zheng on Alderwood Middle School students stage protest against racismThey did organize it but it went so far beyond equality it they called people who didn't participate swear words...
  • Sarah K Farmer on Scene in Lynnwood: Family, friends mourn death of 14-year-old boy struck by a vehicleI love and miss you so much bug life will never be the same my heart is broken its been...
  • Julie Kim on MY SALON Suite opens new location in LynnwoodHow much is the rental?
  • Jim DeBlasio on Snohomish County Council selects leadership team for 2021 Excellent public servants to lead our county.
  • Judith Enich on Lynnwood Lifestyles: Where and how to donate unwanted items in new yearDon't forget Bella's Voice, a non profit thrift store dedicated to shelter animals, etc. It also has a food bank...
  • Tessa Gibbons on Battling rare bone disease, Lynnwood HS swimmer thrives on time in poolHi. My name is Tessa Gibbons. I am making a book right now about the life of a girl with...
  • Kenneth Weigel on Sound Transit light rail trains now running on clean energyReally? Wind generators only produce ONE THIRD of their rated power, due to the vagaries of wind. Also, these generators...
  • Susan Lee on Sound Transit light rail trains now running on clean energySo if the trains are running on clean electricity, and the dams are being taken down for fish, and the...
  • Rosemary Zahnow on Holiday waste recycling tipsOnce again I ask------WHERE do we recycle hard plastic?
  • Nancy Hulbert on Four indicted for federal hate crimes, making false statements over 2018 Lynnwood bar assaultSo glad they got them, hate crimes by these hate groups makes us all look bad. Give them the max...
  • Marshanell Ferguson. on Lynnwood Food Bank distributes nearly 400 holiday meals to communityTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! Our students at Edmonds College and the entire community are truly...
  • Kent Hanson on Snohomish County Council approves additional $13.2 million for COVID response in 2021Thanks to Executive Somers and our Council members for taking responsible action to protect our health and economy.
  • Dena Kaye on Four indicted for federal hate crimes, making false statements over 2018 Lynnwood bar assaultGlad that they were caught.We don't want hate crimes here.Or anywhere.
  • M.L. Morgan on James Edward Martin: Renowned painter and long-time Edmonds resident had a signature styleSo sorry to hear about his passing. I stumbled upon him, and his work, through an article I read here,...
  • Diana Stacey on Lynnwood holiday lights contest entries now on displayThe extremely bright, rapidlly blinking house in my neighborhood makes me wonder about it causing seizures the way computer screens...
  • Administrator on Meadowdale history book printed in 1960 available nowThere is a contact name and phone number in the story to order the book although the story is from...
  • Jeff Phillipps on Meadowdale history book printed in 1960 available nowI grew up in Meadowdale and my parents live in the same house since 1966. Where can I order this...
  • William J. Hughes on ‘He always put his players first’: Remembering legendary Edmonds CC basketball coach Keith KingsburyI can't believe Coach Kingsbury is gone. I had him for a class, that ended up being one of my...
  • Ronda Sinning on Lynnwood holiday lights contest entries now on displayVoting for #13.
  • Patrishia Vontersch on Washington State Patrol refers charges after graffiti investigation on Snohomish County roadwaysI think the drug issue is much larger then the art on our city walls. Use our taxes for what...
  • Diane Durall on Season’s greetings from your community news familyThank you! Enjoyed the greetings from the staff.
  • Administrator on South County churches offering in-person Christmas servicesLink to Unity's information for online services is at https://www.unityinlynnwood.org
  • Brent Jackson on Washington State Patrol refers charges after graffiti investigation on Snohomish County roadwaysI am appalled at the graffiti on the freeway. I wish that those responsible would search out permission from property...
  • Karen Anderson on South County churches offering in-person Christmas servicesYou missed Unity in Lynnwood in Lynnwood.
  • Sue Swayzee on Washington State Patrol refers charges after graffiti investigation on Snohomish County roadwaysExcellent! I’ve been wondering when something would be done about these! I know exactly where it’s been done too, and...
  • Bradley Howell Ballinger on Looking Back: Mountlake Terrace and the Ballinger storyI believe I have the original "Not guilty" pamphlet printed by US Government Printing Office in 1940.
  • Bradley Howell Ballinger on Looking Back: Ira and Julia Bartholomew, Mountlake Terrace pioneersI remember standing on the dock on the island and looking West. A long wooden walk way had been built...
  • Administrator on Lynnwood man seeking community’s help to send holiday messages to military familiesThese are for families who have lost someone in the military.
  • Gary Walderman Heroes' Cafe on Lynnwood man seeking community’s help to send holiday messages to military familiesGreat job Patrick...you do fantastic work with the families. Thank you for honoring the fallen. We will never forget them....
  • Deana Foote on Lynnwood man seeking community’s help to send holiday messages to military familiesThis is great, and my family wants to write letters. My question is... Are we writing to families who are...
  • Sherryl Kenney on Lynnwood council approves creation of new city department, OKs contract for 196th St SW improvementsWow you just love spending money don't you... its like you can't just help yourself! Cant you just put this...
  • MICHAEL MILLER on Lynnwood man seeking community’s help to send holiday messages to military familiesThursday: 12/17/2020 Good Work Patrick - You Back up your Words and Beliefs with Action!!
  • Joy M White on COVID Weekly Report for Dec.. 15, 2020: Virus gains strength as vaccinations finally beginThank you for keeping us updated. It was so positive a few months ago. I look forward to those again....
  • Larry Vogel on COVID Weekly Report for Dec.. 15, 2020: Virus gains strength as vaccinations finally beginThank you Greg! It's my pleasure to provide this information to our readers.
  • Catherine Brand on Letter to the editor: Logan’s third term as PUD commission president violates the rulesThank you for attending this meeting, Gayla, and reporting back. I appreciate my fellow citizens who step up like this....
  • Greg Sansoni on COVID Weekly Report for Dec.. 15, 2020: Virus gains strength as vaccinations finally beginLarry, you are an excellent writer.
  • Sherryl Kenney on COVID-19 trends uncertain following increased activity before Thanksgiving, state health department saysThe below numbers were taken from the last page of the Snohomish County snapshots and reports. Check it out for...
  • David Mundui on Sponsor spotlight: Building the dream — Irons Brothers Construction knows remodeling is personalI would like to learn more
  • Betty Lou Gaeng on Looking Back: History of the waterways of South Snohomish County  Anna -- It was not the prettiest of land, but my family had 10 acres on what is now Old...
  • Anna Coghill on Looking Back: History of the waterways of South Snohomish County  This is a wonderful article. Thank you for documenting the history. I have often traced Swamp Creek from Lk Washington...
  • Joe Savell on Looking Back: Remembering the old Edmonds/Pre-Lynnwood Road and Reed LakeLindey, sorry I never remember calling you Linda. I have little to add to the story. But, I'm glade to...
  • Lisa Schick on Reminder: Registration open for Light Up Lynnwood Holiday Lights ContestWould love to be apart of this. We all need some cheer!!!
  • Administrator on Lynnwood Police Blotter: Nov. 29-Dec. 5The crime entries we receive (via an online database from Lynnwood PD) are inconsistent. Some incidents list the name of...
  • Deborah Arthur on Inslee announces extension of COVID restrictions through Jan. 4, new economic supportI'm in agreement and will absolutely do what you suggest Governor Inslee.
  • Jack Hartsock on Lynnwood Police Blotter: Nov. 29-Dec. 5I am curious why some entries name the business involved and some do not?
  • Cheri Gonzales on Meet the new business: Alchemy CBD opens its doors in Alderwood MallI love this company! I have been working in the cbd industry for a while now. I started at Alchemy...
  • Sherryl Kenney on Legislator visits Lynnwood City Council to talk about ways to fund affordable housing, mental health servicesDang man.... our sales tax is high enough! You just make it worst and worst to own a home and...
  • Karen Mirante on Contributor close-up: Healthy Eating columnist Deborah BinderI loved this article and learning about Deborah Binders life!
  • Gail Wiesner on Deadline to take City of Lynnwood Housing Action Plan survey extended to Dec. 4Developments need to be smarter about long term costs. One example would be to use terrazzo or concrete for floors...
  • Joy White on COVID Weekly Report for Dec. 2, 2020: No letup as pandemic surge breaks records dailyThis is just so sad. Our numbers were so low for a while.
  • Administrator on Edmonds School District Superintendent announces ‘No New Work Wednesdays’ for DecemberThanks -- we updated the story.
  • Jeff Russell on Edmonds School District Superintendent announces ‘No New Work Wednesdays’ for DecemberUnfortunately, he later sent out a "correction" stating that "no new work Wednesdays" don't apply to Elementary Schools. Elementary kids...
  • Walter Appel on Scene at Picnic Point: On the moveGreat lighting. Must have been an afternoon shot. Very nice.
  • Julie Moore on Council OKs $112 million budget, reallocates funds to support Lynnwood park services, policeHello, That figure is for two years of salary and benefits. -Julie Moore, Public Affairs Officer, City of Lynnwood
  • Rosemary Zahnow on Scene at Picnic Point: On the moveKevin O'Keeffe Thank you for sharing, I miss sitting in Edmonds waiting for the train to come around the bend....
  • Brad Certain on Expect our weekly COVID-19 report later this week due to data delaysI don’t think anybody will miss the reports, nobody believes them anyway. Can you do a story on why taxpayers...
  • Administrator on Mountlake Terrace High hosting drive-thru COVID testing Dec. 2 No appointment needed. Just show up.
  • Hong phi on Mountlake Terrace High hosting drive-thru COVID testing Dec. 2 This is need appointment?
  • Jack Hartsock on Reminder: Meadowdale grad seeks your submissions for online caroling video — deadline Dec. 4This is a cool idea! I would like to see your dad sing "The First Noel" if at all possible....
  • Paul Richards on Lynnwood City Council to discuss affordable housing, receive city financial report at Nov. 30 work sessionInteresting points. Can you provide the resources used to find that " tax breaks to developers to build with a...
  • Virginia Woods on Lynnwood Police Chief Tom Davis retiring at the end of JulyThank you for your service and God bless you and your family.
  • Sheri Connor on Lynnwood City Council to discuss affordable housing, receive city financial report at Nov. 30 work sessionDoes that mean those making minimum wage will be able to afford to live in Lynnwood? Specifically, they won't have...
  • Lauri Langston on Scene in Lynnwood: Talay Thai Restaurant closing at end of JuneWhere are you Talay Thai? I sure miss your Garlic Chicken.
  • Cathy ortiz on Reminder: Support local artists during national Artists Sunday online shopping event Nov. 29Wished I'd known about this. I'm an artisan myself and I live in Lynnwood. I make jewelry in my spare...
  • Diane Durall on Under the Weather: Dry day likely for outdoor Thanksgiving gatheringsThank you, Kelsie! I like your weather report style. Happy Thanksgiving, too!
  • Tracey Staab on Council OKs $112 million budget, reallocates funds to support Lynnwood park services, policeI agree, that is entirely what stood out for me. In an educated culture that is aware of how the...
  • Administrator on Council OKs $112 million budget, reallocates funds to support Lynnwood park services, policeThis is a two-year budget so that amount is for two years. We are checking to see if that also...
  • Justin Kase on Council OKs $112 million budget, reallocates funds to support Lynnwood park services, police$283,000.00 to fill a detective's position? How does that breakdown? Is that the yearly salary? I'm not trying to be...
  • Mary-Anne Grafton on Scene in Lynnwood: Strip mall knocked down for light railI am so sad about knocking down an affordable-rent building housing seven businesses, owned by people of color, to build...
  • Margaret Coder on Scene in Lynnwood: Strip mall knocked down for light railMy husband and I lived in Mountlake Terrace for 42 yrs. We moved to Hayden Idaho last June and are...
  • Administrator on State’s safe medication return program now underwayFrom the FAQ on the website: What medications can I return? Prescription medications Non-prescription (over-the-counter medications) Controlled substances (such as...
  • Lynda Doctorello on State’s safe medication return program now underwayWill this also include inhalers and epi-pens? In the past they have not been accepted.
  • Sherryl Kenney on Lynnwood council set to vote Monday whether to eliminate salary commission amid dispute over elected officials’ pay$124,107.... I think these people are WAY over paid! If the Mayor really cared about the city and fake covid...
  • A. Schrader on Inslee announces additional $135 million in COVID-19 financial supportThese are federal funds from the CARES act that are being distributed aren’t they?
  • Peggy Smith on Edmonds School District arts program coordinator, other local artists selected for nationwide arts shopping event Nov. 29Absolutely beautiful! I need three plates, maybe four!
  • Susan House on Four years ago in Lynnwood: Legos on displayI saw that display! Mesmerizing. And seems a lifetime ago.
  • A Levine on Scene in Lynnwood: Strip mall knocked down for light railKenneth: Sounds like you may be having a fever dream. There is free drive-thru Covid testing this Monday 11/23 from...
  • William Fraga on Scene in Lynnwood: Strip mall knocked down for light railI took the bus to Westlake Center on Pine St. last summer to meet a friend for lunch who happens...
  • Thomas Brown on Scene in Lynnwood: Strip mall knocked down for light rail@Kenneth: I've been traveling to downtown Seattle on a consistent basis for work & have not run into anyone that...
  • Sherryl Kenney on Scene in Lynnwood: Strip mall knocked down for light railAgreed... After what I have witnessed over the last several months it will be a long long time before I...
  • Administrator on Volunteers of America offering rental assistance to families impacted by COVID-19Hi Tracie -- not sure anyone who can help will see this. Perhaps try calling the 211 number listed in...
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