Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Lynnwood celebrates 100 years

LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Members of the Debre Bisrat Saint Gabriel and Saint Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church gathered together, May 9, to celebrate the hundred-year anniversary of their building. The building was bought by the church in November of 2017, with the goal to not only use it for prayer but to help children learn […]
Lynnwood housing action plan and vacant council position

At the May 10 business meeting, the Lynnwood city council held a public hearing on the city’s housing action plan. The city of Lynnwood’s Department of Development and Business Services presented the proposed Lynnwood Housing Action Plan to the council and the community. The Housing Action Plan serves to identify goals and policies regarding housing […]
FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in adolescents

May 10, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA originally issued […]
Cocoon House invites community to combat youth homelessness

Everett, WA — Nonprofit service provider Cocoon House based in Everett, WA is rolling out a new nationally-recognized, community-based approach to providing short-term shelter for youth ages 12-17. The Connections Host Home Program is creating a community of volunteer host homes in Snohomish County where a youth can stay temporarily while Connections staff work toward […]
3 Mindful Breathes

Mindful breathes are a simple meditation to quickly allow the body to relax and find calm and peace in the midst of stressors. Sit comfortably with a tall (but not rigid) spine or lie down. Place one hand on your collar bone and one on your abdomen, just below your belly button. Inhale from the […]
Two Meadowdale students recipients of education scholarship

Sno-King School Retirees have chosen four students to receive $2,000 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year to begin their university education. Sno-King School Retirees consists of retired educators from Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline School Districts. Through the generosity of former member Winnie Smith, Sno-King School Retirees will be able to offer each of these students […]
AquaSox prepare for Tuesday’s Home Opener against Tri-City

EVERETT, Wash., May 7, 2021 – The 2-1 Everett AquaSox will play their first home opener game at Everett’s Funko Field since 2019 against the Tri-City Dust Devils on May 11. Although the 2021 season is the AquaSox first season at the class High-A rank, manager Louis Boyd says it wouldn’t be possible without a […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District launches Vision Program

LYNNWOOD, WA – The Foundation for Edmonds School District, in partnership with the Edmonds School District and National Vision Cares, is pleased to announce a new vision program providing complimentary eye exams and hardware to families in need. The program is made possible thanks to a generous grant from Foundry10, a philanthropic educational research organization […]
Mother’s Day Scavenger Hunt

UPDATE – MAY 7, 2021: If the rock was taken from the location, still take a picture of you at the venue. IT WILL STILL COUNT as an entry. Some participants are not replacing the rock, which isn’t very neighborly. In recognition of Mother’s Day, the Lynnwood Times will host a family-friendly adventure. Participants will […]
South County Fire: Free online safety classes in May

South County Fire offers free online classes and programs to help you stay safe and sound. All classes are offered using Zoom and require internet access via a smart phone, tablet or computer. Register in advance online at www.southsnofire.org/classes. Classes offered this month include: Child Car Seat Safety, May 5, 6 p.m., or May 19, […]