Edmonds
Pedestrian walkway, park hearing planned
A proposed pedestrian walkway and park in the Meadowdale area is expected to be discussed in a public hearing planned for later this month.
The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Edmonds Library at 650 Main St.
The proposed walkway, which would be built on 76th Avenue W. as it turns into 75th Place W., would improve pedestrian access to Meadowdale County Park.
A small park is also being planned on the corner of 162nd Street SW and 75th Place W.
Construction is expected to begin this summer.
Lynnwood
Police department gets new officers
Six graduates of the Snohomish County Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Everett have joined the ranks of the Lynnwood Police Department.
The officers — Mike Galvin, Jayce Gutzler, Ryan Hoirup, Jackie Hudson, Brian Moss and Daniel Yagi — were among 29 recruits in the locally held academy. They graduated Jan. 16.
The officers will start in the Lynnwood Police Department’s field training program before being assigned as patrol officers, Lynnwood Police Chief Steve Jensen said.
Lake Stevens
Parks panel to meet
The Lake Stevens Park Board is scheduled to address several topics at its meeting tonight. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Community-Senior Center, 1808 Main St.
Park Board roles and responsibilities, the 2008 work program and an update on the Lake Stevens Community Complex are among the items on the agenda.
More info: 425-334-1012.
Snohomish
Fire district gets grant
Snohomish County Fire District 4 recently received a grant of $4,722 from the King County Medic One Foundation to replace outdated automated external defibrillators.
The new defibrillators are more efficient at delivering electric shocks to someone suffering a heart attack.
The Medic One Foundation helps buy special emergency medical services equipment.
More info: 360-568-2141.
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