Lynnwood pays tribute to fallen during Memorial Day ceremony
The City of Lynnwood hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 26 to honor the lives of those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The event,…
Reminder: Honor the fallen during Lynnwood Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park
The City of Lynnwood will host a Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 26 to honor the lives of those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The event…
Everett Red Robin to hold special event for Lynnwood’s Heroes Café May 28
It’s not often you hear the words “hamburgers” and “heroes” together in the same sentence, but a special event on Wednesday, May 28 is a good reason to do so. From…
VFW Post 8870 announces student scholarship winners
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 has announced the winners of the James Traner Freedom and Memorial Scholarship for fall 2025. Each student will receive a $1,500 scholarship that will be forwarded…
Public invited to Memorial Day Ceremony at Edmonds College on May 20
Edmonds College will host its 12th annual Memorial Day Ceremony in person and virtually on Tuesday, May 20. The public ceremony, themed “We Remember,” will begin at 2 p.m. at…
Local veterans groups unite to help veterans in need
During April, VFW Post 8870, American Legion Post 66 of Edmonds and Vietnam Veterans of America Post 423 (VVA) from Mountlake Terrace united to help fellow veterans in need. On…
PNW Veteran Assist hosts free choir event at Trinity Lutheran Church May 15
The Pacific Northwest Veteran Assistance Program (PNW Vet Assist) and Operation Art to Heal invite the public to attend a concert performed by The Seattle Opera Veterans Choir Thursday, May…
‘I like the camaraderie’: Here’s what Heroes’ Cafe does for veterans and their families
Several dozen vehicles filled the parking lot at New Life Church in Lynnwood Tuesday morning. A bumper sticker that reads “If you love your freedom thank a vet” is stuck…
Public invited to fourth annual VFW National Day of Service in Lynnwood May 3
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) invites the public to participate in the national VFW Day of Service at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Veteran’s Park in Lynnwood at the…
American Legion, VFW posts collecting food, personal hygiene Items for veterans April 19
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8870 will be in downtown Edmonds Saturday, April 19 to collect donations of food and personal hygiene items for veterans in need….
Lynnwood Heroes’ Cafe honors Edmonds American Legion Post 66
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25, Lynnwood Heroes’ Cafe Executive Director Gary Walderman honored Edmonds American Legion Post 66 for their financial contributions in 2024. A plaque was presented to…
Lynnwood Northwest Veterans Museum receives donation from Edmonds American Legion Post 66
The Northwest Veterans Museum in Lynnwood recently received a donation of $1,000 from Edmonds American Legion Post 66 to help the museum continue its mission of informing and educating the…
Donate golf equipment and benefit disabled veterans
A reminder that donations of golf equipment are being accepted at Edmonds’ Reliable Floor Coverings for use by disabled military veterans at American Lake Golf Course and Veterans Hospital in…
Operation Art to Heal Paint event at Mountlake Terrace Library Feb. 27
Operation Art to Heal is having a painting event for veterans at the Mountlake Terrace Library from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. As part of the nonprofit Pacific Northwest Veteran…
VFW Post 8870 offering James Traner Freedom and Memorial Scholarships
VFW Post 8870 has opened applications for the James Traner Freedom & Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. To qualify, students must have at least one sibling, parent or…
Memorial vigil will honor unhoused people who lost their lives
The Snohomish County Veterans Homelessness Committee is hosting this year’s homeless memorial vigil Friday, Dec. 20. The vigil will honor those who lost their lives while experiencing homelessness with an…
‘Heroes Among Us’ honored during Veterans Day event at Lynnwood Event Center
More than 200 people gathered at the Lynnwood Event Center Monday for the Heroes Among Us luncheon honoring the area’s veterans. City and county leaders shared their in showing appreciation…
Monday: City, VFW Post 1040 hosting Veterans Day event at Veterans Park
The City of Lynnwood and VFW Post 1040 are hosting a Veterans Day event from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 11 to honor those who served. The ceremony will…
State ferries to honor veterans with whistle tribute, flying of U.S. military service flags
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels will sound their whistles at 11:11 a.m. in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have…
Veterans Day open house at the Northwest Veterans Museum in Lynnwood
The Northwest Veterans Museum, (NWVM) located in Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way in Lynnwood, is hosting a Veterans Day Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 11. The…
Sponsor spotlight: 2nd annual Heroes Among Us Veterans Day Tribute in Lynnwood Nov. 11
The District is gearing up to host its second annual “Heroes Among Us” Veterans Day luncheon and service fair on Monday, Nov.11 at the Lynnwood Event Center. Presented by The…
VFW Post 8870 announces student essay contest
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 has announced the details regarding its annual student essay contest, which is open for all students in grades 3-12 — those in both public and private…
Sponsor spotlight: ‘Heroes Among Us’ Veterans Day luncheon, service fair Nov. 11 at Lynnwood Event Center
The District is gearing up to host its second annual “Heroes Among Us” Veterans Day luncheon and service fair on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at the Lynnwood Event Center. Presented…
City of Lynnwood cuts ribbon for veterans signal box artwork
The City of Lynnwood honored local veterans Aug. 26 with a ribbon cutting for the veterans signal box artwork at the intersection of 196th Street Southwest and 40th Avenue West….
Sponsor spotlight: ‘Heroes Among Us’ Veterans Day lunch, service fair at Lynnwood Event Center Nov. 11
The District is gearing up to host its second annual “Heroes Among Us” Veterans Day luncheon and service fair on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at the Lynnwood Event Center. Presented…