Holiday books and snacks drive collects hundreds of donations
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 15, 2022—The Lynnwood Police Department, in partnership with the Foundation for Edmonds School District, collected approximately 500 books and 700 food items for their Books and Snacks Drive on December 12. The collections were donated to the Nourishing Network and the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Leading up to Monday’s event, […]
Get into the holiday spirit with these upcoming events in your city
Snohomish County, Wash., November 30, 2022—Keep the holiday spirit alive with the Lynnwood Times’ list of upcoming events throughout Snohomish County. Arlington The City of Arlington, in partnership with rink operator Blue Line Sports and Entertainment, opened an outdoor community ice rink at Legion Park in downtown Arlington on November 18. The real ice pop-up […]
Sprouts provides grant for nutrition education and fresh food access
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has been awarded a $5,000 Neighborhood Grant by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, an organization dedicated to nutrition education and fresh food access. The Foundation for Edmonds School District is one of only 108 organizations across the US to receive the award that will help […]
Christine Osburn, a 15-year CASA Volunteer for abused children honored
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 28, 2022—For the last 15 years, Christine Osburn has volunteered her time working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), advocating for the best interest of children experiencing abuse or neglect. Recently, Osburn was recognized for her extraordinary contribution by receiving CASA’s, first ever, President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). But recognition isn’t […]
Register for 5K & Futsal Tournament by Sept 30
Proudly presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s 14th annual Celebrate Schools 5K and NEW Futsal tournament is happening October 1, 2022! Register now through September 30th! Form a team or run alone. Students in grades K-8 can join a futsal team! School teams keep money collected for their classroom […]
Progressives dominate PCO picks to fill county council vacancy
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, September 16, 2022— Democratic Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) of District 3 (Edmonds and Lynnwood) turned out in full force last evening for a zoom special meeting to nominate three candidates to be appointed by the Snohomish County Council to fill the seat vacancy left by Stephanie Wright three weeks ago who accepted an […]
Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th returns after two-year hiatus
LYNNWOOD, Wash. September 13, 2022—Six blocks of 44th Avenue on Saturday, September 10, were closed off for the return of Fair on 44th – the City’s Health and Safety Community Block Party, returning after a two-year hiatus. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. attendees could participate in free tours, demonstrations, and activities from the event’s, […]
Rep. Larsen meets with magniX to discuss sustainable aviation
EVERETT, Wash., August 26, 2022—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with new magniX CEO Nuno Taborda, and staff on Thursday, August 25, to discuss the company’s ongoing efforts, and associated challenges, in bringing electric propulsion to the commercial airline industry. One of Larsen’s priorities, as chair of the House Aviation Committee, has been U.S. aerospace innovation […]
Washington Kids in Transition, keeping over 5,000 food insecure children fed
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 26, 2022—In September of 2014, an Edmonds School District bus driver noticed one of his passengers drinking a jelly packet in the backseat. The student appeared frightened that someone would take it away from her. When he approached the young girl, he learned that this modest snack would be all she would […]
County invests over $9 million in Shelter and Behavioral Health Projects
Snohomish County, Wash., August 4, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced $9.6 million in new investment projects through the Shelter & Behavioral Health Partnership Program. This new matching program seeks to leverage federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars through collaborations with cities. In total, Snohomish County partnered with nine cities on 11 […]
