Alzheimer’s Association welcomes new Executive Director
Jim Wilgus joined the Lynnwood-based Washington State Chapter on June 3 LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 4, 2019 – The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Wilgus as the new executive director for the Washington State Chapter based in Lynnwood. Jim first joined the Alzheimer’s Association in 2010 and previously served as a […]
And they’re off…congested 2019 election season has begun
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The filing period for the 2019 election ended Friday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. The last day to register to vote by mail or online is July 29 and in person, August 6 in order to vote in the Primary. The Primary Election is August 6, 2019. The election season has […]
Eggs-plore artist reception and egg auction is June 13
Overall, approximately 400 people participated in the 2019 eggs-plore egg hunt. The number of participants was about the same as last year, but more people this year found all the eggs. Fred Wong, Community Programs Coordinator, said that while the plan is not finalized yet, he wants to host Eggs-plore every five years when the […]
Human Forge Movement Training, a veteran owned and operated gym
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Human Forge Movement Training cut the ribbon on its new location at 19019 36th Ave. W with a May 21 celebration. Kevin Silverman has been the owner of Human Forge since October of 2016 and this is his third month at the new location. Silverman is a United States Army veteran, and […]
Seventh annual Health & Fitness Expo
by KIRSTEN JOHNSONkirsten.johnson@lynnwoodtimes.com EDMONDS — Hundreds of community members on May 18 came out for the sixth annual Health and Fitness Expo. The expo, a partnership between Edmonds Parks and Recreation, Edmonds School District, Move 60! and Verdant Health Commission, aims to promote health and fitness for families in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Brier. […]
School Board votes 3-2 to reduce workforce
by MAX ERIKSON max.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com The Edmonds School Board was faced with a difficult decision at the May 15 board meeting, voting 3-2 to eliminate 25 teaching positions for the 2019-2020 school year due to a $17.7 million budget shortfall. Those board members voting for the motion were Ann McMurray, Diana White, and Gary Noble. Board […]
Stemtree, working to make a big impact in the community
SPONSORED FEATUREby SABRINA STEWART Sabrina and Eric Stewart, owners of Mukilteo Stemtree Education Center, are passionate about inspiring children to be curious about the world around them. They know that encouraging children to be comfortable not only with their successes but also with their failures, helps them become confident learners. When students visited a Stemtree […]
City council approves construction of Home Depot and apartments
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On May 13, the Lynnwood City Council passed the development agreement for the Lynnwood Place Phase 2 Project located in the southern portion of the former Lynnwood High School at 184th St. north of Alderwood Mall. This project will bring a 137,374 sqaure foot Home Depot with rooftop parking for 441 vehicles […]
Lynnwood remembers the fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Hundreds gathered at the Memorial Day ceremony in Veterans Park on May 27. The program was dedicated to veterans of the Korean War. Those in attendance included: 32nd Legislative District Representative Cindy Ryu; Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith; City Council President Benjamin Goodwin; City Council Vice President Christine Frizzell; City Councilmembers George […]
RV driving erratic in Walmart parking lot at 164th and I-5
On Thursday May 23 around 7:30 p.m. at the Walmart parking lot near 164th and I-5 in Lynnwood, deputies responded to a call of a suspicious person in an R.V. that was leaking fluid. When deputies arrived at the R.V., inside was a middle-aged adult male sleeping. As deputies attempted to make contact, the male […]
