Vaughn’s Teaching Farm returns this holiday season, bigger, and better than ever

LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 13, 2022—Rachel Vaughn of Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen, begins each day at 8 a.m. making a mash of beet pulp, molasses, and hot water for her goat’s breakfast. The goats are old and “creak when they walk,” Vaughn said, but the children still love them at the petting zoo. Vaughn then […]
Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle

Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on gratitude and food, but it can also be expensive and stressful to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up a feast for friends and family. Luckily for residents in the area, many local businesses are offering to do the heavy lifting. What better way to say thanks to the […]
Council considers sensitivity training after investigation falls flat

LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 27, 2022—Yesterday, the Lynnwood City Council commenced the 2023 biennium budget process and decided to take sensitivity training workshops after allegations of racial and sexual discrimination by two staff members. All councilmembers were present for the meeting. Will Cena, Information Technology Director for the City of Lynnwood, presented the recent accomplishments of […]
Jim Smith breaks his silence: The truth about the Racism Report

LYNNWOOD, August 31, 2022—In a third-party investigation by Haggard & Ganson LLP of allegations against Councilman Jim Smith concludes that “claims of race and sex discrimination” by City Executive Assistant Leah Jensen is substantiated but the claim of a hostile work environment by City of Lynnwood Race and Social Justice Coordinator Douglas Raiford was “not substantiated.” Below is an […]
Investigation substantiates claims of race and sex discrimination by Lynnwood councilman

LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 20, 2022— A third-party investigation by Haggard & Ganson LLP into one of Lynnwood’s councilmembers concludes that “claims of race and sex discrimination” by one complainant is substantiated but the claim of a hostile work environment by the other “not substantiated.” The council will decide in September on possible disciplinary actions against […]
Op-Ed: Volunteering at the Lynnwood Food Bank, JUST SHOW UP!

I was living in Brooklyn when Hurricane Sandy tore through New York City in 2012. It was the deadliest hurricane of that season killing 233 people and inflicting nearly $70 billion in damages. While the effects weren’t quite as catastrophic in the Tri-State area as, say, the Caribbean, it definitely left its mark. Streets and […]
Verdant awards over $1 million to local nonprofits

LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 22, 2021 – Verdant Health Commission recently approved more than $1 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations in support of community health through its recent competitive application process. The requests granted by the Verdant Board of Commissioners will support 10 different programs run by various local nonprofits, totaling in $1.27 million. […]
Lynnwood Times gives back

LYNNWOOD Wash., December 16, 2021 – Yesterday the Lynnwood Times presented a check in the amount of $250 to the Lynnwood Food Bank to support their efforts in ensuring that no Lynnwood resident goes without food. “The Lynnwood Food Bank helped me out when I needed it,” Mario Lotmore, Publisher and owner of the Lynnwood […]
Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle: where to find free or takeout meals

Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on gratitude and food, but it can also be expensive and stressful to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up a feast for friends and family. Luckily for residents in the area, many local businesses are offering to do the heavy lifting. What better way to say thanks to the […]
Drive-thru Coat Drive

The WAGRO Foundation and the Lynnwood Food Bank are having a Drive-thru Coat Drive to collect children’s coats for the children of Afghan families in our area. When: Saturday, November 6, 2021 between 10 a.m. and noon Where: Lynnwood Food Bank, 5320 176th Street SW, Lynnwood behind Silver Creek Family Church. Please bring new and […]