Lynnwood designates Cheri Ryan as City Historian
LYNNWOOD—Cheri Ryan was presented the Keys to the City and designated Lynnwood’s official “City Historian” during the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 10. “Her work and her family’s dedication to [the] Lynnwood and Alderwood Manor area has enriched al of the lives of Lynnwoodians across our parks system,” Lynnwood Parks, Rec, and Cultural Arts […]
Lynnwood Pride akin to a Democratic Party rally
LYNNWOOD—Approximately a couple hundred people, including vendors, attended the first Lynnwood Pride event at the Lynnwood Convention Center on June 8. The event, organized by Phillip Lipson and Charlette LeFevre who also founded Capitol Hill Pride in Seattle, had speakers, vendor booths, and rooms for games, movies, and local authors. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell read […]
Lynnwood Rec Center prepares for another busy summer fostering a safe community space for all
LYNNWOOD—Since the city of Lynnwood’s bold decision to invest $25 million to restore its 33-year-old, 28,568 square foot, Recreation Center back in 2011, the expanded and renovated Rec Center has become a popular central hub for residents seeking to build community relationships. Now, with summer months ahead, it’s all hands-on deck to prepare for its […]
Lynnwood 44th and 48th road closures beginning June 3
LYNNWOOD—Construction crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be performing utility work, median demolition and road paving starting Monday, June 3, expect road closures and detours. Center lane closure on 44th Ave W As early as Monday, June 3, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue work on 44th Ave W for median demolition and road paving. This […]
1-year-old Lynnwood fatally struck by vehicle
LYNNWOOD—Tragedy struck a Lynnwood family on Thursday after their 1-year-old child was involved in a fatal collision. Around 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatal collision in the 13900 block of Beverly Park Road. When deputies arrived, aid was on scene […]
Fare inspections at Link stations begin June 3
PUGET SOUND—Sound Transit is introducing a new fare inspection process in which Fare Ambassadors will check passengers for proof of payment at Link stations. The first phase of the rollout will begin on Monday, June 3. Fare Ambassadors will continue to conduct fare checks on board Link and Sounder trains. Fare Ambassadors will conduct fare […]
Here’s a look at some of the latest businesses opening in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood’s Department of Development and Business Services issued a total of 760 new businesses licenses within the last three months adding everything from new dining options to apparel retail, to landscaping services, to real estate agencies and more. Here’s a look at some of the latest businesses to open in Lynnwood. TK […]
Sound Transit announces closure of lanes on I-5 and in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—In preparation for the upcoming August 30 opening of the much-anticipated Lynnwood Link Extension, Sound Transit announces the closure of lanes in Lynnwood and Shoreline. Night closures of northbound I-5 right lane and northbound I-5 on-ramp from NE 175th St As early as Tuesday, May 14, Sound Transit will close the northbound I-5 right lane from […]
Lynnwood manufactured homeowners stuck with rising rents and nowhere to go
LYNNWOOD—When corporate investor Collective Communities bought Royalwood Estates, a manufactured housing community in Lynnwood, last year, tenants were hit with a whopping increase to rents, raising as much as $300 within just one year plus added fees. With the rent set to increase another $100 this summer, many of the tenants are now facing homelessness, […]
Beloved Lynnwood Councilwoman Shirley Sutton resigns
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst shared with fellow colleagues on Tuesday, May 7, that beloved Councilwoman Shirley Sutton resigned from the council, effective immediately. “It is with great sadness, but with also great understanding, that I want to let you know that effective immediately Shirley Sutton has resigned her position on the Lynnwood City […]
