Lynnwood talks race at Step Up event
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On April 26 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, Leadership Snohomish County held its third annual Step Up: Moving Racial Equity Forward event. Anthony B. Craig of the Yakima Nation and Director and Professor of Practice Leadership for Learning at University of Washington, gave opening remarks. The goal of the day was to […]
Two Lynnwood students chosen for Project BioPath
by MAX ERIKSON max.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com At the April 9 Edmonds School Board meeting, a new student pilot program called Project BioPath, was recognized and celebrated for the success it is bringing to district students. Six Edmonds School District (ESD) students are working as lab interns for AGC Biologics, a local bio-manufacturing company located in Bothell. The […]
Thousands of baby Coho salmon released into Hall Lake
by MAX ERIKSON max.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com Over the next several weeks, the Lynnwood Hatchery Educational and Environmental Center will be releasing thousands of baby Coho salmon into Hall Lake as part of an educational program for students to learn more about the importance of protecting the environment. The hatchery teaches students about the life cycle of the […]
April is celebrate diversity month
by Kirsten Johnsonkirsten.johnson@lynnwoodtimes.com April is “Celebrate Diversity Month.” The city is sponsoring this month its third annual “Step Up: Moving Racial Equity Forward Conference” aimed at supporting “change across all sectors and undoing structural racism in Snohomish County and surrounding areas.” The ticketed event is slated for April 26, the last Friday of the month, […]
City council moves to halt Rodeo Inn purchase
by Max Eriksonmax.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com On Monday, March 25, the Lynnwood City Council made the decision not to proceed with the acquisition of the Rodeo Inn Motel after an inspection report by an architecture and renovation company presented scenarios that showed the project could cost upwards of $15 million to renovate and complete. The tentative plan by […]
Lynnwood-based Family Peace Association believes a healthy community starts with family
LYNNWOOD—At Lynnwood-based family resource center, Family Peace Association USA, the organization believes that a family is a fundamental cornerstone piece that leads to building good citizens, secure communities, and ultimately results in sustainable peace. FPA’s mission is to enlighten humanity by uplifting spiritual consciousness through universal principles and values rooted in God-centered families. They do […]
Hundreds attend VOAWW’s fifth annual Hope is Brewing fundraiser
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America of Western Washington held its fifth annual Hope is Brewing fundraising event at the Lynnwood Event Center Friday, September 27, with the goal of raising the $185,000 to support ongoing operations. With approximately 400 attendees, Friday’s event was VOA’s largest ever in 120 years of operation. The organization took in $156,775 from […]
King County Metro and Community Transit join forces to provide new regional service
SHORELINE—King County Metro and Community Transit are rolling out major changes to bus service starting Saturday, September 14. This historic service change is designed so that people can take advantage of new, regional public transit options such as new connections to Sound Transit Link 1 Line in King and Snohomish counties. “This is exactly what […]
More Transit, More Community: Big changes to local transit starts Sept 14
Public transit isn’t just a way to get from here to there, it can help strengthen your community and make travel easier for everyone. Here in Snohomish County, Community Transit is rolling out a major network expansion to improve local transit options and provide more connections to regional transit. The service change starts Sept. 14, […]
Harm reduction, recovery, and reform take center stage in Snohomish County
EVERETT—Though drug addiction affects millions from all walks of life, the recovery process can feel like an isolated, silent struggle for many individuals. At the 8th Annual Snohomish County Overdose Awareness Day, the goal was to shine a light on state resources, community organizations, and other helping hands that can ease the process of recovery […]
