Lynnwood Arts Commission: Community through creativity

By LUKE PUTVIN Founded in 1987, the Lynnwood Arts Commission supports universal access to diverse arts to enrich the community’s quality of life and economic vitality, according to its Mission Statement. “In practice, the Arts Commission reaches out to artists and other creative people, to support their creativity and work, and to support fun, creative […]

Hero’s Café: Bringing veterans together

By LUKE PUTVIN One Tuesday each month, veterans of all ages attend the Hero’s Café at Verdant Health. On August 27, many gathered for the ceremony to honor Richard Clark, who passed away on August 9. “He was a pillar of the veteran’s community in Lynnwood,” said Gary Walderman, Director of the Hero’s Café. “He […]

South County Fire welcomes new fire engine at Station 11

By MARIO LOTMORE On Thursday, August 29, South County Fire welcomed its newest in-service fire engine at Mariner Fire Station 11, with a traditional roll-in ceremony. The rolling-in ceremony is a fire service tradition dating back to the 1830s where firefighters push the new engine into the firehouse. “This engine will protect and serve our […]