Lynnwood taekwondo athletes head to Pan American Competition
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 22, 2022 – Four teenaged taekwondo athletes, fighting out of Lynnwood’s Northwest Black Belt Academy, have been selected to represent the United States at this year’s Pan American Championship. Two others from the academy will be competing for their home county, Malaysia. The Pan American Championship is a continent-wide championship where winners […]
Meadowdale class of 2022 enters the next of life’s chapters
EDMONDS, Wash., June 22, 2022 – The weather was in the favor of the 261 Meadowdale students who received their High School diplomas at Edmonds Stadium on Monday, June 20. Distinguished guests included Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas, School board members Dr. Nancy Katims, Keith Smith, and Carin Chase, Assistant Principles Deann Anguiano and Kim Dreier, […]
Red-Tailed Hawkes Flying Club takes 2nd place at national flying competition
MUKILTEO – While many flocked to the theaters Memorial Day weekend to see Tom Cruise’s return as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the long-awaited Top Gun sequel, Mukilteo’s Red-Tailed Hawkes Flying Club was living it. At the 50th annual Operation Skyhook flying competition, held this year at Grider Field, Arkansas, the Red-Tailed Hawkes took second […]
Lynnwood approves new accountant position, recognizes Juneteenth, and discusses Town Square Park finance options
LYNNWOOD – The Lynnwood City Council approved a new part-time accountant position, utilizing up to $125,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds, recognized the Public Works Department and Juneteenth, and discussed finance options for the Town Square Park acquisition, during its Business Meeting on Monday, June 13. Public Works spotlight Public Works Director Bill Franz […]
Edmonds School District Family Resource Advocates
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., June 12, 2022 – When Belen Robasti immigrated to the United States in 2013 from her home country of Argentina, she was overwhelmed by the culture shock. She didn’t speak a word of English, she was 7,000 miles from her family, and she didn’t know where to turn to find resources needed […]
June 13: Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 11, 2022 – For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on June 13, the Council will vote/discuss the items listed below. This meeting will be held both in-person and electronically by Zoom. The Public can attend the meeting in person or watch the meeting live, 6 p.m. June 13 via Zoom. To […]
Lynnwood Council discusses equity survey results and ARPA funds for housing
LYNNWOOD, June 9, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council reviewed its findings from the city’s Community Equity Survey, discussed potentially utilizing ARPA funds for rental assistance and rapid-housing through Volunteers of America, and was briefed on Community Transit’s long range planning strategy at their Business Meeting, Monday, June 6. Community Equity Survey The City of […]
Volunteer opportunities throughout Snohomish County
As its name suggests, working in community service greatly services the community members around you but it can also have other benefits from buffering a job resume to cultivating mental health. Many community service, or non-profit, agencies require volunteers to make their work possible and with the summer months coming up, now is as better […]
Project Girl empowers young women of color
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 8, 2022 – At Project Girl, young women of color are provided a safe place where they can feel appreciated and connected. Through various resources including mentorship, counseling, life-skill coaching, and even working with courts to get troubled teens’ lives back on track. At Project Girl, young women of color are empowered […]
Op-Ed: Volunteering at the Lynnwood Food Bank, JUST SHOW UP!
I was living in Brooklyn when Hurricane Sandy tore through New York City in 2012. It was the deadliest hurricane of that season killing 233 people and inflicting nearly $70 billion in damages. While the effects weren’t quite as catastrophic in the Tri-State area as, say, the Caribbean, it definitely left its mark. Streets and […]
