Lynnwood awards $14M construction contract for CRC despite public opposition
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 27, 2022 – Despite a vehemently opposing public comment section, the Lynnwood City Council voted to approve a contract award for the new Community Recovery Center (CRC) at Monday’s Business Meeting, July 25, with all council members voting in favor except Councilman Joshua Binda who chose to abstain. The approved contract award […]
Rotary Club of Lynnwood awards $55,000 in scholarships to students
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 20, 2022 – The Rotary Club of Lynnwood presented $55,000 in scholarships to students Thursday, May 19, at the Lynnwood Convention Center, for their outstanding academic achievement and commitment to community services. “We’re very proud of these children. We’re so grateful that we have so many active community members that are able […]
Verdant Health celebrates grand reopening
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 15, 2022 – Verdant Health Wellness Center celebrated their grand reopening Friday, May 13, after two years closed due to the pandemic. To celebrate, the Center invited members of the community back to learn more about the services they provide and partake in fun activities including photo booths, food samples, costumed characters, […]
ESD Work Experience Program helps students find their niche
EDMONDS, Wash., April 28, 2022 – Three years ago a special needs student signed up for Edmonds School District’s Work Experience Program in his 10th year of high school. Through the Edmonds Foundation the student, who requested to remain anonymous, secured a grant that allowed him to work with Community Transit. During the pandemic the […]
Book signing reception for retired ESD Superintendent Dr. Nick Brossoit
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 23, 2022 – The Foundation for Edmonds School District, the Edmonds Education Association, and retired District Trustee Ann McMurray will co-host a book signing reception for esteemed, retired, Superintendent, Dr. Nick Brossoit on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. Dr. Brossoit’s book, Love the People in Line: Through the Eyes of My Heart, was […]
Young leaders inspired to fight for social justice at student leadership conference
EDMONDS, Wash., April 20, 2022 – The Edmonds School District hosted a student leadership conference focusing on the theme “Becoming Leaders of Change” at the Edmonds Center of the Arts today. Notable speakers included Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas and Dolores Huerta, civil rights activist and co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association. “I never thought I’d […]
Verdant awards over $1.5 million to local nonprofits
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 29, 2022 – Verdant Health Board of Commissioners recently approved more than $1.54 million in grants to 14 local nonprofit organizations in support of community health through its recent competitive application process. The following grants were approved: American Heart Association – Stop the Silent Killer: Hypertension in South Snohomish County – $66,997 […]
A Recipe for Success! Breakfast Fundraiser raises almost $180,000 for students
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 18, 2022 – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that preliminary results show it raised $179,743 during its annual A Recipe for Success! Breakfast Fundraiser on March 18th, 2022. The event drew more than 355 local civic and business leaders, district staff, and community supporters who joined the Foundation for […]
Community Transit provides12 vehicles to local non-profits as part of Van GO program
Snohomish County, Wash. – Twelve Snohomish County non-profit organizations picked up passenger vans this week as part of Community Transit’s Van GO program. The Van GO program awards retired Community Transit vanpool vans or paratransit vehicles that would otherwise be sent to surplus auction. The vans awarded this year will connect people in Snohomish County […]
Hope Grows Where Light is Given: Unveiling Muradyan’s Seed of Hope at Esperance Park
EDMONDS, Wash., March 15, 2022 – Esperance in French means “hope,” so it was only appropriate that the sun was shining and mask mandates were lifted Saturday, March 12, when Tsovinar Muradyan unveiled her latest art installation, Hope Grows Where Light is Given, at Edmond’s Esperance Park. After a few words shared by Conservation and […]
