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Community Transit plans to eliminate its $4.25 commuter bus fare as it adjusts routes for the upcoming light rail service in Lynnwood, starting August 30. This decision aims to enhance accessibility and affordability for local commuters, with a public hearing scheduled for May 2 to discuss the fare changes.
Sound Transit will announce the opening date for the Lynnwood Link light rail extension this Thursday. The 8½-mile extension will add four new stations and is expected to serve 47,000 to 55,000 daily riders by 2026, marking Snohomish County's first entry into the Link light rail system.
The Latino Educational Training Institute in Lynnwood is set to enhance its services for Snohomish County's Latino population with a $3.8 million state allocation. A new facility in south Everett will feature classrooms, a commercial kitchen, and an events space to promote community engagement and cultural retention among local youth.
Taylor Druliner, a 30-year-old woman, tragically died after being struck by a vehicle in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Lynnwood on March 19. The Washington State Patrol is seeking public assistance to identify the dark-colored sedan that fled the scene. Druliner was hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where she succumbed to her injuries.
A 16-year-old boy fleeing police in a stolen car caused a three-car crash on Highway 99 in Lynnwood, leading to the closure of southbound lanes for over an hour. The teenager was caught after fleeing on foot and was evaluated at a hospital before being booked into the Denney Juvenile Justice Center on felony warrants. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the other drivers involved.
Community Transit is launching the Orange Line Swift rapid-transit bus line on March 23, 2024, connecting Edmonds College to Mill Creek and providing access to Lynnwood's new light rail station. A block party celebration will feature live music, food trucks, and activities for families. The $83 million project aims to enhance public transportation in the region.
A human skull was discovered at Scriber Lake Park in Lynnwood, Washington, prompting the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office to seek public assistance in identifying the remains. The remains are believed to belong to a Black man over the age of 25, with an estimated time of death of at least one year prior, though the cause remains undetermined.
The Washington State Department of Transportation has agreed to pay $8.5 million to the families of an elderly couple killed by an impaired driver on Whidbey Island. The lawsuit highlighted failures by ferry staff to prevent the intoxicated driver from boarding, raising concerns about safety protocols on state ferries.
Two teenagers were arrested in Lynnwood for allegedly attacking a 37-year-old man at a gas station, resulting in severe injuries including a traumatic brain injury. The incident raises concerns about youth violence in the community.
A Mill Creek teenager, Jordan Green, has been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his roommate, Brandon Lloyd, during a dispute over eviction at their Lynnwood condo on February 26.