Category: Lynnwood

The Only Constant Is Change 

Carl Setzer

Watching land prices rise around Puget Sound and western Washington, I think I see the future. Land costs extending beyond the reach of all but institutional investors. 

Our economic engine will continue to bring people here, demand for housing will continue to rise, the Growth Management Act will limit supply, so we will be forced to move vertically. Up will be all that’s left. 

We’re already seeing this in the downtown core. Most housing in the Seattle neighborhoods are multifamily. With exceptions, of course. But I’m sure those will succumb, too.  

I don’t view this negatively. More than its simply the way of things, especially in places that people want/need to live. This city won’t be my grandmother’s Seattle, but it will be Seattle. 

Snohomish County Youth Choir Summer Serenade 2018

Carl Setzer

I’ve been involved with this choir for about two years now. My son sings with them and I’ve known the director for years. I think very highly of them and couldn’t recommend them more.

Do you love to sing? Love being on stage? Need to prep for choir auditions at school? Want to learn how to sing a solo? Would you like to make new friends, try out instruments, learn to sing different styles of music, and have fun?

COME SING OUT LOUD AT SUMMER SERENADE!

Presented by Snohomish County Youth Chorus

WHEN: Monday 7/30 – Friday 8/3 9am – 12pm

WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

WHO: Students entering Grades 3-12

WHAT: A fast-paced week of music and fun for kids who love to sing.

No experience necessary!

Group and solo singing, hand percussion, chimes/handbells, and miniperformances/ AMA sessions with local professional musicians! Daily snack. Friday showcase for friends and family.

Instructors: Emily Herivel, Director
Karen Larsen, AccompanistGUEST Artist 1 – Norma Aamodt-Nelson, Piano/Organ/Harpshichord
GUEST Artist 2 – Paul Miranda, Drums
GUEST Artist 3 – Austen Shulyer, GuitarCost per camper: $175 ($140 for additional campers from the same family)

REGISTER NOW!

Some thoughts on Seattle’s growth  

Carl Setzer

Lately I’ve been considering growth. Seattle’s been growing in a huge number of ways: jobs, cost of living, rents, population. This growth changes things: traffic, greater economic fragility, more economic stress on nearly everyone. I

I read an article yesterday saying that San Francisco’s poverty line income was a bit above $114k. Seattle is getting close. 

With this growth and pressure on finances, I see this region’s density increasing. I expect the single family home will slowly vanish as land costs continue to climb. Eventually, multi-family will be the only way to earn enough return on land investment for builders. 

I expect well see lots of Seattle neighborhoods becoming predominantly multi-family, actually a region of apartments condos stretching from the center out to the burbs. 

I do wonder if there’s an equilibrium. Will we get to a point where things will stabilize? 

What do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 

Not a fan of heat, Seattle?

Carl Setzer

I’m a pretty adaptable person, weather-wise. But Seattle’s temperate nature speaks deeply to me. I struggle with heat. Hate is too strong a word. But these temps approaching 90 are challenging to deal with.

How are handling the heat? Parked in front of a fan? Moving into a mall?

Food Trucks: Making Festivals Better

Carl Setzer

​One thing I noticed about the Edmonds Arts Festival yesterday: food. Once upon a time portable food vendors were, well, mediocre at best. Often times they were dreadful, to the point of promising almost certain food poisoning. Quality was job two. 

We’ve shifted from food trucks to, um, foodie trucks. Better put, food trucks are evolving. They’re becoming exercises is culinary creative excellence. This change is a beautiful thing, which I welcome. They add a new, positive element to our region’s festivals. 

Does this upscaling come at a cost? Are they more expensive, making living in the region tougher for those earning less than the median! Or just uppity, gentrified fare challenging the more traditional palette? It seems we are able to have a blend of costs, foods and styles. So, I’m not concerned. I often wonder about such things, though. I desire the region to be accessible to all. 

Higher quality food enriches the whole experience. I’m pleased at this change, seeing it as progress. 

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City of Lynnwood Free Community Shred Event – No, Not Skateboarding, Documents!

Carl Setzer

Here’s a great way to get rid of those sensitive documents. Brought to you by the City of Lynnwood. I intend to use this myself.

Shred Truck

Saturday, May 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Lynnwood Operations & Maintenance Center

20525 60th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA

 

FREE COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT

Bring and shred financial statements, receipts, invoices and any other personal documents*. Documents will be shredded on-site by LeMay Mobile Shredding.

*Up to three paper bags or two file storage boxes per household.

The train’s horn carries

Carl Setzer

The train’s horn carries

Upon the suburban calm

Miles from the shore

I often hear the train’s whistle miles away from the Edmonds shore. A few miles, up the hill, from Puget Sound. It actually delights me. Well, at times the intense quiet unnerves me. At my core, I’m an urbanite. 

Let’s Talk Burgers, Shall We?

Carl Setzer

Over on Instagram one of my chums, Eat Stay Love posted the photo below:

 

Their post led to a discussion about great burger places in the region. Funny, but I realize I’ve experienced many and have my “definitive” list of favorites, which stretch from Seattle north to Bellingham.

This my reflexive list. What’s missing? What are your favorites? I’d really love to hear them.

Several years ago, I considered doing a road trip focused on the best burger places. Might be time to consider that one again. What do you think?

Quite the day, weather-wise here in Edmonds & Lynnwood

Carl Setzer

Quite a combination of weather today near the Salish Sea.

I woke to a lovely morning snowfall.

By the time we needed to head to church, the snow was mostly gone. We had a few flurries through the late morning and afternoon, with nothing sticking.

My son’s youth group went to an Everett Silvertips game in the late afternoon. The sun was shining brightly, though quite cold. Oh, and a brisk, strong wind. So we went and walked along the Edmonds Waterfront; one of our favorite things. According to the weather station at the marina, it was 34 degrees with windchill dragging things down to 27. Brrrr!

Looking north from Brackett’s Landing, Mount Baker was glorious. I didn’t bring a decent camera with me, so you get these taken with my phone. Not too bad, but nowhere near capturing it’s awesomeness.

The wind was pretty relentless. Sea water spraying and wind howling through the boats’ rigging in the marina.

A very lovely afternoon along Puget Sound. Lovely….and cold. But we weren’t alone. Many good folks dared the frigidity to enjoy the sun. Even some windsurfers with their gear on the beach. Pretty sure hoping for a break in the strong winds (there was a small craft advisory for the Sound).

How was your Sunday? Hope it was grand.

Updated: He’s Home And Safe : From the Lynnwood Police : Missing Juvenile – Jaimin Moore

Carl Setzer

UPDATED 2/19/18: I’m glad to be able to let everyone know Jaimin is home and safe, according to his father.

Just got this message from the Lynnwood Police Department.

If you know where Jaimin is, please call the number below ASAP.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Missing Juvenile – Jaimin Moore
Anyone with information urged to contact LPD

LYNNWOOD, WA (February 14, 2018) – Jaimin Moore left home on foot on 2-5-18 at 1730 hours and has not been seen or heard from since. A few days before, on 2-1-18, he similarly left home without notifying anyone at 2330 hours and walked to his grandparents’ home in Shoreline on 5th Ave NE, arriving near 0230 hours. They brought him home to Lynnwood.

His family and friends are concerned for his safety and wellbeing. He does not have a cell phone and left his wallet at home.

He is a skateboarder and has been known to skateboard in the area of Dairy Queen (16800 Hwy 99).

Moore was described as 5 feet 11, approximately 150 pounds with bright red shaggy hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing light blue jeans, red/black Nike shoes and a dark blue long-sleeved shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Doug Teachworth at 425-670-5616 or dteachworth@LynnwoodWA.gov.

Missing person

MOORE, Jaimin Nicholas
DOB: 3/28/2001
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 150lbs
Hair: Red
Eyes: Blue

Contact Name:
Detective Sergeant Doug Teachworth
425-670-5616
dteachworth@LynnwoodWa.Gov