Day of the Dead event dedicates remembrance to lost lives from COVID-19
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations looked different this year in order to adhere to coronavirus precautions. Forgoing large and extended celebrations due to the pandemic, the Lynnwood community gathered to celebrate locally. A limited number of masked community members gathered on the Lynnwood Recreation […]
Lynnwood comes together for special drive thru Halloween
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Lynnwood community found new ways to celebrate Halloween this year – with tricks and treats, and coronavirus precautions. Lynnwood’s Halloween Drive-thru Hullabaloo hosted by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department was a new experience this year due to the ongoing pandemic. With trick or treating discouraged by […]
Cascade Warbirds scholarship winners make great progress
By Cascade Warbirds | Press Release The Cascade Warbirds’ introduction of their 2020 Scholarship winners was delayed by the difficulties of Covid-19, but the students’ progress certainly was not. All four have completed the ground school requirements leading to a private pilot license. Harrison Pulido is from Lynnwood and a senior at Bothell High School. He […]
Renovation and expansion begins at St. Thomas More Church
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood’s St. Thomas More Church is undergoing an upgrade that will allow its church community to feel more connected to their worship. Originally built in 1966 as a gymnasium, an upgrade has been planned for years, with the intent to one day build a new church in the […]
Rep. Larsen holds coffee chat, talks local economy
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Congressman Rick Larsen held a virtual coffee chat with the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County on the morning of October 6, conversing with community members about the U.S. Congress’ economic updates. According to an economic snapshot shared, online job postings in September are down 40% compared to January […]
PAWS rehabilitates and release seven black bears
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Seven American Black Bears were successfully rehabilitated and recently released back into the wild, after receiving care for upwards of a year at PAWS, a Lynnwood nonprofit providing wildlife rehabilitation, animal sheltering and adoption services, and educational programs. After spending nearly 200 days together, the bears, who were […]
Message to the community regarding “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order
By Office of the Mayor | City of Lynnwood Last night, Governor Jay Inslee announced his statewide order to Washingtonians to stay home in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. This order is called “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” and it requires every Washingtonian to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity. […]
A new glimpse at Northline Village, Lynnwood’s future urban hub
Video renderings reveal an active, walkable, light-rail-adjacent mid-rise office campus and mixed-use neighborhood that will transform the northern suburb Merlone Geier Partners press release from Jennifer Rash LYNNWOOD, WA – As Lynnwood prepares to welcome mass transit, an older strip mall will transform into a bustling urban gateway called Northline Village. New video renderings released today by […]
George Hurst stresses public engagement and housing at campaign kickoff
By LUKE PUTVIN Over 50 people attended current city councilmember George Hurst’s kickoff for his 2019 reelection campaign. The event was held at the Lynnwood Old Spaghetti Factory. Over 50 people attended current city councilmember George Hurst’s kickoff for his 2019 reelection campaign. The event was held at the Lynnwood Old Spaghetti Factory. “We eat […]
City Council candidates weigh in on living wage jobs and opioid epidemic
by LUKE PUTVIN and MARIO LOTMORE Lynnwood City Council Position 4 Naz Lashgari By 2035 the Lynnwood area is projected to have a population of over 92,000 people strong. Ensuring financial stability and economic success is a priority in the strategic plan of the City of Lynnwood. I support this strategic plan. I would support […]
