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The Edmonds School District Board unanimously approved a performance-based graduation pathway during its May 13 meeting. This new option allows students to propose personalized learning contracts to meet graduation requirements in English Language Arts or mathematics. The board also addressed other business, including emergency waivers for students and a sale agreement for a parcel of land.
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation awarded 13 scholarships to local students pursuing visual arts careers during its annual reception. Grace DeSota, a junior at Oregon State University, received a $5,000 scholarship, marking her fourth award from the foundation for her commitment to sustainable design. The program aims to support emerging artists in the region.
The WAGRO Foundation hosts the International Poetry Festival on May 31 at Lynnwood Public Library, celebrating Latino culture through poetry. The event features a panel of Latino poets and live music, along with art displays and community activities. Admission to the festival is free, highlighting the importance of cultural expression and resilience.
My Neighborhood News Network partnered with Se Habla Media to distribute daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts featuring English subtitles. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility for Spanish-speaking audiences in Lynnwood and surrounding areas.
Edmonds, Washington, hosts an economic development event on May 16, 2025. The event focuses on enhancing the local economy through collaboration among various sectors, including the automotive industry and non-profit organizations. Participants aim to address financial reform and business operations in the region.
Mary Dever shares a photo of a classical sailboat while on vacation, expressing appreciation for another user's picture. Delores A Haugland praises Sharon's photo, while David Buerge comments on the absence of people in the images of Edmonds, prompting a reflection on the vision behind such photography.
Around the Table Game Pub in Lynnwood invites residents to submit unique flavor ideas for its Summer Ice Cream Contest, running until May 27. Olympic Mountain Ice Cream will transform the top 12 proposals into flavors, with the first four tubs sold determining the winners, who will receive a $50 store credit.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson faces a Tuesday deadline to decide on a two-year operating budget and a $9.4 billion tax package. He acknowledged the need for increased taxes to address a projected $16 billion shortfall over four years while emphasizing the importance of efficient spending.
VFW Post 8870 in Edmonds announced the winners of the James Traner Freedom and Memorial Scholarship for fall 2025, awarding each of the four recipients $1,500. The winners were selected based on an essay, GPA, leadership, and community service.
Edmonds will celebrate Pride Month with a series of events starting June 1, including a picnic, trivia night, and a storytelling concert. The centerpiece will be the Edmonds Pride Festival on June 28, featuring live music and local vendors. These activities aim to support and connect the local LGBTQIA2S+ community.