2019 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
City recognizes community service In recognition of 19,000 hours of volunteer hours in 2018, the city of Lynnwood hosted a “Roaring 20’s” themed volunteer appreciation dinner at the Lynnwood Convention Center on April 24. The event respresented volunteers from the Arts Commission, Civil Service Commission, History & Heritage Board, Human Services Commission, Diversity, Equity & […]
Eggs-plore Artist: Lynn Hanson
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com “Viking Fowl” is located at Chick-fil-A. Lynn Hanson is not only an artist but a gallery owner. Lynn Hanson Gallery, a contemporary art gallery, is located in Pioneer Square. She is also a member of the Lynnwood Arts Commission and co-president for Art Walk Edmonds. “My life is surrounded with art,” she […]
Eggs-plore Artist: Amanda DeSilver
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Amanda DeSilver’s “High C/120 DB” is located at Trinity Lutheran Church on 196th Avenue. Primarily a landscape painter that uses acrylic on canvas, Amanda also enjoys incorporating printmaking and mixed-media into her work. “I love trying new techniques,” she said. She has been drawing and painting since she was young, and she […]
Lynnwood Link Extension open house
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 25, Sound Transit hosted its second open house regarding the Link Light Rail Extension. John Gallagher, Public Information Officer with Sound Transit, said the next open-house should occur after a major construction milestone later this year. The purpose of the open house was less about new information concerning the extension […]
STEM Expo 2019
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The STEM Expo is a celebration of students’ learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields, and it’s a place where they can show how STEM can be used to impact the future. Approximately 450 students from 16 schools participated in the STEM Expo at Mountlake Terrace High School. One-hundred ten […]
Whispering Pines re-zone ordinance defeated 4-3
by MAX ERIKSONmax.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com At the April 22 Lynnwood City Council meeting, the ordinance to approve the application to rezone the Whispering Pines affordable housing apartment complex was defeated in a narrow vote by the Council 4-3. After facing scrutiny by residents in the area, and compelling arguments by citizens, the council decided not to grant […]
Lynnwood celebrates 60th birthday at Heritage Park
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 23rd, many gathered at Heritage Park to celebrate Lynnwood’s 60th birthday. Those in attendance included Lynnwood Mayor Smith, Lynnwood Council Vice President Frizzell, councilmember George Hurst, Lynnwood’s Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Lynn Sordel, Lynnwood’s Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Sarah Olson, members of the […]
Do-It-Yourself: Beef Jerky
Where’s the beef? Rich in protein and low in fat, beef jerky is a delectable savory snack that you may create in your own kitchen. People have been making jerky since the prehistoric era to preserve meat and to maintain a supply of nutritious ready-to-eat food when on the go. Ingedients 2 pounds lean beef […]
Why do people take mean dogs out for walks?
Command Control for Companion Animal News The sun is out and we now see more dogs than ever on walks in our neighborhoods, at off-leash areas, and on the trails of our parks. With so many dogs and people occupying the same space it seems appropriate to address some basic etiquette. This reader asks a […]
