Gary Payton to Host 15th Annual Rise Up Academy Celebrity Golf Classic, Register Today
MILL CREEK — NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton will serve as the featured host of the 15th Annual Rise Up Academy Celebrity Golf Classic on July 20 at Mill Creek Country Club. In only two weeks, Rise Up Academy will welcome hundreds of golfers, business leaders, celebrities, and community champions to one of the […]
In Memoriam: Honoring Lives That Shaped Our Community and Beyond
In a year marked by profound loss, 2025 saw the passing of luminaries and local heroes whose contributions continue to resonate across sports, civil rights, education, and culture. From NBA and NFL Hall of Famers Lenny Wilkens and Kenny Easley—who left lasting legacies in Seattle and Lynnwood through championships, community academies, and youth empowerment—to Snohomish […]
Former Lynnwood businessman and NFL Hall of Famer Kenny Easley dies at 66
SEATTLE—Kenny Easley, the Pro Football Hall of Fame recipient renowned for his hard-hitting style during his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 66. His death followed a long period of declining health, though an immediate cause was not disclosed. He had previously undergone triple-bypass heart surgery […]
Dr Paul A Stoot named Lynnwood Times Person of the Year for 2024
EVERETT—It with absolute pleasure that the Lynnwood Times staff has named Dr. Paul A. Stoot Sr, founder/CEO or Rise Up Academy, as its Person of the Year for 2024 for his faith-based community service and dedication to providing accessible, and affordable, quality early childhood education especially to underserved communities. “After being in this community and […]
