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Traffic heads north and south along Highway 99 between 168th Street SW and Airplane Road on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State seeks safety ideas on Highway 99 between Everett, Lynnwood

Bike lanes, complete sidewalks and lower speeds are some ideas for the 3½-mile stretch between the cities.

The abandoned Alfy’s Pizza building in Lynnwood caught fire around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Lynnwood Police)

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Abandoned Alfy’s in Lynnwood a total loss after fire

No injuries were reported, but the vacant restaurant was destroyed. The cause was under investigation.

Community Transit's first on-demand service is set to launch Oct. 20 with the Lynnwood pilot project. Its area includes Alderwood mall and goes north to 164th Street SW and south to 204th Street SW. Fares cost $2.50. (Community Transit)

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Community Transit’s on-demand rides in Lynnwood start Oct. 20

The service, called Zip, will run for one year in an area near Alderwood mall. Fares cost the…

A suspect allegedly caused multiple crashes and took a vehicle from a pregnant woman Tuesday on Highway 9. (Washington State Patrol)

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Police: Lynnwood driver carjacked pregnant woman amid series of crashes

Deputies tried to stop the driver after a reported hit-and-run, but the driver fled — until another crash…

Jon Meggison from Lynnwood has more than 20 films under belt and stars in the indie film "Conjuring The Beyond”. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Life

Lynnwood to Hollywood: Local actor finds success on the big screen

Jon Meggison learned to act from YouTube tutorials. Now, he works with actors like Danny Trejo.

Michael Tallman speaks during his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood man gets 4½ years in fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian

Michael Tallman had been diagnosed with CTE before hitting and killing Jung Moon, 80, with his neighbor’s truck.

Stephanie Wright (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Wright)

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Wright resigns to serve as Somers’ senior policy adviser

Wright is the third sitting county council member to land a top post in Somers’ administration. She was…

Crews painted lane and median stripes this summer on a stretch of Highway 99 between Everett and Lynnwood, but in some places the median was the wrong color, like the yellow seen here. Eventually it was repainted the correct white. (Erik Robins)

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Wrong median paint color had to be redone on Highway 99

An old yellow was used in some spots between Everett and Lynnwood until the standard white paint was…

Lane Scott Phipps depicted with an AK-47 tattoo going down the side of his face. (Snohomish County Superior Court)

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Man accused of shooting at Lynnwood police now charged with kidnapping

Lane Phipps, 26, had also been charged with shooting a man in June in Ferndale.

The Rec Room Bar & Grill near Lynnwood. (Zachariah Bryan / Herald file)

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White supremacist pleads guilty to hate crime assault in Lynnwood

Randy Smith of Oregon is one of four men being prosecuted for attacking a Black DJ at The…

People were displaced early Tuesday morning after a fire at an apartment building in Lynnwood. There were no injuries. (South County Fire)

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15 residents safe but displaced after suspected arson in Lynnwood

There were no injuries after the early morning fire at an apartment complex. Investigators said it was “most…

Construction workers walk along the underside of the Lynnwood Link light rail tracks on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood light rail service start delayed 4 to 6 months

Sound Transit projects initially set to begin operating next year and in 2024 are facing months-long delays.

Jim Smith (City of Lynnwood)

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Report: Lynnwood City Council member made people of color ‘uncomfortable’

Two Black city staffers alleged Jim Smith discriminated against them because of their race, in emails, comments and…

Co-owner of Rinconcito Peruano Restaurant Genesis Rojas brings out a Triple Marino dish that consists of arroz con mariscos, ceviche and jalea mixta on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Take a bite out of Peru at this Lynnwood restaurant

Rinconcito Peruano serves both light and hearty Peruvian dishes, from ceviche to tender beef stew.

Bruce Johnson has an exhibit on the history of clowns at the Lynnwood Library in Lynnwood, Washington on August 11, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Clown historian takes the funny business very seriously

Bruce Johnson, a.k.a “Charlie the Juggling Clown,” wants to pass his craft down to future generations.

Jennifer Bereskin is a housing advocate who was previously homeless in south Snohomish County.  Photographed on August 9, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Where shelter space has been scarce, Lynnwood explores ‘rapid rehousing’

Jennifer Bereskin grew up couch-surfing near Lynnwood. A new program seeks to create an easier path for this…

A rendering of the Poplar Way bridge over Interstate 5 in Lynnwood. (Lynnwood)

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Lynnwood’s Poplar Way bridge over I-5 gets $25M federal boost

Designs show a six-lane road with bike lanes and sidewalks between 196th Street SW and Alderwood Mall Boulevard.

Lynnwood

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Tesla batteries didn’t cause Lynnwood house fire that displaced 5

Fire officials estimated the damage to the house on 208th Place SW at over $430,000. No injuries were…

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Snohomish County, cities announce $9.6M for mental health, shelter

Projects span from Edmonds to Sultan. Each city is using American Rescue Plan Act money, with the county…

Lane Scott Phipps (Lynnwood Police Department)

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Police arrest suspect accused of shooting at Lynnwood officer

Lane Scott Phipps, 25, had an active warrant for attempted murder when he allegedly fired at police. He…