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Philanthropist Rick Steves pledged $30,000 to help restore music education funding in the Edmonds School District. The Foundation for Edmonds School District seeks to raise a total of $120,000 by August 15, 2025, to maintain music programs for over 300 students. Without these funds, essential music programs in local schools face elimination.
The Edmonds Arts Festival seeks volunteers to help organize and facilitate its upcoming events. The festival relies on community support to create vibrant experiences for attendees, making volunteer contributions essential. Interested individuals can find more information on the festival's website.
Edmonds Beacon published a section on births, serving as a local news source for the community. The publication aims to keep residents informed about significant life events, such as new additions to families. This resource is accessible for free to the public.
The Edmonds Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting on July 23 at 6 p.m. to discuss revenue generation strategies amid a city budget shortfall. Key topics include paid parking and a business and occupation tax, with attendance available both in person and via Zoom.
Critical injuries and deaths among children in Washington's welfare system surged to at least 92 in the first half of 2025, a significant increase from 78 in 2024. Factors such as drug exposure and neglect, particularly related to fentanyl, contributed to this alarming trend. Lawmakers responded with legislation to consider opioid presence when deciding on child removals.
Snohomish County invites nonprofit organizations and developers to apply for federal funds to create affordable housing projects. An estimated $1,054,917 will be available through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for the 2026 program year, focusing on low-income residents. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on August 15, 2025.
A team of University of Washington students developed a technology solution to enhance ballot collection for Snohomish County, addressing challenges faced by the county's election administration. Their system, named “Collect. Calculate. Dispatch.,” aims to improve efficiency for over 533,000 registered voters by optimizing ballot pickup routes and monitoring drop box fullness in real-time.
Multiple arrests occurred in Edmonds from July 9-15, 2025, primarily for warrants and theft-related offenses. Notable incidents included a man being attacked after a collision and a woman receiving a fraudulent call regarding a warrant for her arrest.
The Woodway Town Council will discuss a proposed $20 annual vehicle fee for transportation improvements at its meeting on July 21. Updates from the police and fire chiefs will also be included in the agenda, which will be accessible via Microsoft Teams.
The Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour will showcase eight historic gardens in Edmonds on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can explore gardens reflecting over a century of local history, with many owners maintaining their gardens as a tribute to their homes' heritage. Tickets are nearly sold out, with a few available for $30 at Edmonds Ace Hardware.