After nine years of service, Edmonds PD K-9 Hobbs to retire
EDMONDS, Wash., January 25, 2023—After nearly ten years of service, Police K-9 Hobbs will retire on January 26. Hobbs has partnered with Sergeant Jason Robinson since 2013. Together, they have served the city and region over five-hundred times, apprehending approximately 160 suspects and locating 113 items of evidence. Hobbs, eleven, came to Edmonds PD in […]
Snow removal route priority around Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 30, 2022—Public Works & Utilities crews in cities throughout the county are doing their best to keep priority and secondary roads safe. Once the snow stops, some crews will begin making their way to tertiary streets. Drivers are asked to check their travel routes and options before heading out today and […]
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 […]
Biden expected to sign $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package with millions earmarked for local projects
WASHINGTON D.C., March 11, 2022 – Last night, on a bi-partisan 68-31 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2022. The bipartisan package funds the government through September 2022, invests in Northwest Washington communities, and provides $13.6 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), […]
Dr. Woodard: A “Beacon of Hope” for Snohomish County
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., March 1, 2022 – The only thing Dr. Steve Woodard’s biography on LinkedIn says is “service is my calling,” a mantra that resonates through both his personal and professional life through politics, volunteerism, and education. Last month, Dr. Woodard was appointed as the new Vice President of Community Engagement for Volunteers of […]
Accused child rapist worked at multiple Lynnwood daycares
LYNNWOOD, Wash., Feb 16, 2022 – Evan Root, who was arrested for first-degree child rape and first-degree child molestation, worked in several daycares throughout the Lynnwood area with children as young as three-years-old. Root was employed by Kindering daycare until he self-reported an ongoing CPS investigation that led to administrative leave and subsequent termination on […]
Community Transit grants 12 surplus vehicles to local nonprofit groups
Snohomish County, Wash., January 11, 2022 – Community Transit awarded 12 surplus vehicles to local nonprofit organizations at its board of directors meeting last Thursday. These groups will use the vehicles to provide transportation support for people all throughout Snohomish County. The Van GO program earmarks retired Community Transit vanpool vans or paratransit vehicles that […]
Edmonds SD approves lease for Housing Hope to provide housing for homeless students
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 20, 2021 – The December 14 Edmonds School District meeting took an emotional turn as students and parents spoke out about their negative experiences with the district’s COVID policies. The board also unanimously approved the Ground Lease & Surplus with Housing Hope resolution. Highlights from the district’s previous meeting can be found […]
ESD: October Students of the Month
Edmonds eLearning Academy Student Name: Savvy MauParents’ names: Chanda Lek and Michael MauInterests: I love to read and watch movies. I believe that the best thing in life is to constantly learn and keep your brain active.Employment: I am currently a hostess at Olive Garden. Before I went full-time to EeLA, I would volunteer through […]
Primary Election 2021 Q&A
The 2021 Primary Election will be held on August 3 and local non-military ballots will be mailed to voters on July 15. In preparation for the 2021 Primary Election, the Lynnwood Times asked candidates questions to supplement the questions in your voters pamphlet. The Lynnwood Times did not receive responses from the following 2021 Primary […]
