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Jon Walter Nelson passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2025, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and two children, Ryan and Emma, and was known for his deep involvement in the community and family traditions. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 1, 2025, at Sunset Bay Lodge in Ballard.
Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds has introduced Terramation, a composting process for human remains that converts them into soil over six to nine months. Families can receive the soil in burlap bags or donate it to a local protected land. This service expands Beck's traditional offerings of funerals and cremation.
The My Neighborhood News Network partnered with Se Habla Media to provide Spanish-language videos and podcasts, featuring English subtitles. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility for Spanish-speaking audiences in Lynnwood and surrounding areas.
Brier Elementary School’s Battle of the Books team, the Tree-Huggers, won first place in the district competition held on April 24. The event included 160 students from 20 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District, with teams answering questions from a list of 12 books. Funding for the books and shirts came from local librarians and the Foundation for Edmonds School District.
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Meadowdale boys' golf team won the Edmonds Cup with a score of 319, defeating Edmonds-Woodway and Lynnwood. In girls' golf, Lynnwood triumphed over Edmonds-Woodway 318-378. Edmonds-Woodway's track and field teams also secured victories against Cascade and Mariner at Everett Memorial Stadium.
Sound Transit’s Sounder train will provide service for the Seattle Mariners game against the Miami Marlins on April 27. The inbound train departs Everett at 10:45 a.m. and arrives at King Street Station at 11:44 a.m., with return trains leaving 45 minutes after the game ends.
Edmonds residents voted to join the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA), but one council member opposed the decision due to inadequate negotiation of annexation terms. Niall McShane highlighted four essential changes to improve RFA operations, emphasizing cost management and service efficiency.
The Edmonds Waterfront Center hosted 230 attendees for an Earth Day event featuring local environmental advocate Annie Crawley. She emphasized the need for continued action to protect ocean health, supported by footage of whales worldwide. The center, a sustainable building, plans a year-long speaker series to inspire community involvement in climate change mitigation.
Seniors in Snohomish and King counties can receive help applying for property tax reductions at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on May 21-22. A 1-on-1 workshop allows participants to confirm eligibility and complete the application, with many homeowners experiencing significant tax cuts. Eligibility requires a household income under $75,000 in Snohomish County or $84,000 in King County.