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Edmonds City Council approved an interim ordinance banning the removal of large trees on private property and withdrew amendments related to potential sales of city-owned properties. The decision followed community concerns regarding the historic Big Red tree and proposed zoning changes affecting local neighborhoods.
Homage Senior Services appointed Alicia Crank as senior manager of philanthropy, effective immediately. Crank will enhance fundraising efforts and community connections for the organization, which serves over 25,000 older adults and individuals with disabilities in Snohomish County.
The Edmonds Rotary Daybreakers Club donated $4,500 to support Mountlake Terrace High School's Jazz 1 trip to the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York. Band Director Darin Faul emphasized the significance of the event, likening it to the "Super Bowl of high school jazz."
The Westgate Elementary Virtual Auction runs until April 26, raising funds for teacher grants and classroom supplies. Items up for bid include gift cards, gym access, and tickets to various events, including a fishing trip to Alaska.
Clothes For Kids will host the Lives We Transform Auction on April 26 at Embassy Suites in Lynnwood, featuring silent and live auctions. Funds raised will support the nonprofit's mission to provide essential clothing to students in need in Snohomish County.
Washington's Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn warns that the state's economy faces severe impacts from escalating tariffs, particularly in agriculture and technology. New tariffs could cost the agriculture sector $7.5 billion, with significant losses in key crops like apples and cherries.
The Edmonds Planning Board faces opposition against staff recommendations to exceed state density requirements. Critics argue that proposed changes would harm the quality of life in Edmonds by increasing building heights and lot coverage. Residents are encouraged to voice their concerns at the upcoming Planning Board meeting.
The Edmonds Planning Board will continue reviewing zoning regulations under Washington’s middle housing law HB 1110 at its meeting on April 23. The board aims to finalize a public review draft and present a final adoption package to the City Council by June 2025. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in Edmonds City Hall and accessible via Zoom.
My Neighborhood News Network partnered with Se Habla Media to provide daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts with English subtitles. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility and reach a broader audience in the Lynnwood area.
Snohomish Conservation District and Verdant Health Commission launched a free community gardening program, Harvest at Home, to help local residents grow their own food. The program targets individuals with limited space and resources, offering workshops and vertical gardening kits. This initiative aims to combat rising food costs and increasing demand for food assistance.