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What's up Lynnwood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will prosecutors decide in Lynnwood’s February officer-involved shooting case?
  • How are Scriber Lake students reshaping Edmonds schools’ approach to success?
  • How new state priorities could reshape jobs, taxes and transit near Lynnwood

Also on today's calendar: She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Lynnwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 50 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 55 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County closes Lynnwood officer-involved shooting investigation, awaiting prosecutor's decision (lynnwoodtoday.com) — Investigators have finished reviewing the February 2024 officer-involved shooting in Lynnwood and have turned the case over to the Snohomish County Prosecutor for a charging decision. The shooting followed a stolen vehicle striking a 13-year-old in the Alderwood Target parking lot and a later freeway offramp shootout. My Lynnwood News is seeking case records from SMART and Lynnwood police and will publish updates when released.
   

• Edmonds School Board hears Scriber Lake students' stories (lynnwoodtoday.com) — Students and families in the Lynnwood-area Edmonds School District heard powerful stories from Scriber Lake High students about how the alternative school helped them recover academically and personally. The school board also reviewed Scriber's plan to boost graduation rates, recognized student athletes and Open Doors graduates, and approved new policies on student discipline, ethics, and handling complaints about board conduct.
   

• Economic Alliance holds Legislative Kickoff event feat. Panelists Low, Eslick, Berg, and Liias (lynnwoodtimes.com) — State lawmakers representing Snohomish County districts, including areas near Lynnwood, outlined their 2026 priorities at a Legislative Kickoff hosted by the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County in Everett. They discussed funding big transportation projects like the US 2 trestle and Everett Link, business taxes and regulations, workforce training, childcare access, and housing reforms that could shape jobs, commuting, and economic conditions for Lynnwood-area residents.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Family Story Time
    Lake Forest Park Library , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Seattle
    10:00 am
  • Painter’s Open Studio / Great Room
    Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
    10:30 am
  • Drop-In Technical Assistance
    Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
    10:30 am
  • American Mah Jongg
    Third Place Commons
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Snohomish River in Washington is forecast to reach near-record flood levels, prompting the City of Snohomish to declare a state of emergency and close Old Snohomish Monroe Road due to water over the roadway.
    8:35AM on Dec 9: A water rescue operation is underway on the 10200 block of Old Snohomish Monroe Road in Snohomish. (Nextdoor )
  • Good Evening!!!
    Thought I would share this photo of a handsome male House Finch posing for me this afternoon, after enjoying eating at my Mom's bird feeder!!! (Nextdoor Lynnwood)
  • City of Lynnwood Washington posted a job opening for Police Officer - Lateral in Lynnwood. Apply here.
  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier, Holiday Seasonal, Lynnwood- Pottery Barn in Lynnwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynnwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mountlake Terrace

  • Breakfast in Santa's Workshop hosted at Mountlake Terrace HS Dec. 13 (mltnews.com)
  • MLT City Council Dec. 11 to review critical areas and flood management ordinances (mltnews.com)
  • Health Matters: ‘Beholden to Likes' — Local youth struggle to balance digital well-being (mltnews.com)

Edmonds

  • Port of Edmonds Commissioners look to 2026 as they wrap up 2025 (myedmondsnews.com)
  • Yost swimmers make a showing to protest City charge for Cascade Swim Club (myedmondsnews.com)

Ok Lynnwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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