Community invited to celebrate Edmonds School Board Director Gary Noble retirement
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 10, 2023—After nearly 20 years serving the Edmonds School District, School Board Director Gary Noble is retiring. The district will honor Director Noble during a retirement celebration on Tuesday, December 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the District Office located at 20420 68th Ave W in Lynnwood. Below is Director Noble’s […]
Public Facilities District welcomes investigation of Board and Executive Director
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 12, 2023—After public comments, mostly surrounding the Lynnwood Public Facilities District, the City Council postponed ARPA funding allocations until its next Business Meeting, approved the mayor to submit a grant for the overlay of two tennis courts, and renewed its Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Snohomish County and the Urban County Consortium during […]
Drive-by shooting at school bus stop, leaves 15-year-old dead
EVERETT, Wash., September 8, 2023—A 15-year-old Kamiak High School student is the latest fatality in a wave of shootings involving youth throughout South Snohomish County. Less than four days ago, five individuals, ages 17 to 20, were involved in a shooting at Lynndale Park in Lynnwood that injured two and killed one. Everett Police detectives are investigating […]
Meadowdale High School to receive two new clinicians to support student mental and behavioral health
LYNNWOOD, Wash, August 30, 2023—Meadowdale High School will be receiving two new School-based Clinicians that will offer mental and behavioral support for Lynnwood students in the coming months. The program will be offered through the Center for Human Services and paid for with approximately $200,000 from the city of Lynnwood’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. […]
School of Rock Lynnwood is Rockin’ and Rollin’
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 21, 2023—Like many businesses School of Rock Lynnwood was faced with the threat of closing its doors when the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe in 2020. But now, with the help of Lynnwood and Snohomish County funds, its enrollment numbers are the highest they have ever been since openings its doors in […]
A taste of Hawaiian culture at The District’s first Lynnwood Luau
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 20, 2023—The District, formerly called the Public Facilities District, hosted its first outdoor cultural event, Lynnwood Luau, in the parking lot of the Lynnwood Event Center on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Approximately 2,200 people were expected to attend throughout the day enjoying hula and drum lessons by Sunshine from Polynesia; live music […]
250 Asian American books donated to libraries at 16 schools
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 21, 2023—On June 9th, the Very Asian Foundation organized a mixer event at Fire & the Feast, a local Edmonds restaurant. The gathering brought together esteemed guests including local elected officials, principals, librarians, Foundation for Edmonds School District staff, and members of the Very Asian Foundation to commemorate a significant donation of […]
Housing Hope celebrates Groundbreaking for new Madrona Highlands in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash., May 24, 2023—Well over one hundred residents attended Housing Hope’s groundbreaking ceremony for its new 52-unit affordable housing community, Madrona Highlands, on Tuesday, May 23, in South Edmonds. The $30 million dollar project will be the first of its kind for Housing Hope by working with churches owning “excessive land,” in south Snohomish […]
Annual POWWOW returns to Edmonds College on Mother’s Day
LYNWOOD, Wash., May 15, 2023—Edmonds College hosted its 37th annual Powwow on Mother’s Day, May 14, with vendors, dancers, and drummers of all ages participating in spirited celebrations of culture. In addition to Edmonds college, this year’s powwow was hosted in partnership with campus and community groups that provided the opportunity mentorship between college and […]
Edmonds School Board selects Dr. Rebecca Miner as superintendent
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 9, 2023—The Edmonds School District Board of Directors selected Dr. Rebecca Miner as the district’s permanent superintendent, pending successful contract negotiations, during a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Dr. Miner was selected by the School Board last spring to be the interim superintendent for the 2022-23 school year. “The Board […]
