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Washington will launch its first full-scale long-term care insurance program, WA Cares, in July 2026. Funded by a 0.58% payroll tax, the program aims to assist workers with aging-related care expenses, with a lifetime benefit cap of $36,500. Other states view this initiative as a potential model amid rising care costs and budget constraints.
The Edmonds Summer Wine Walk returns with two events on July 5 and August 2, offering wine tastings from boutique wineries. Tickets cost $30 and include ten tastings, a wine glass, and access to local shops. Attendees can also enjoy chocolate tastings and purchase bottles tax-free.
A red 2000 Ford Mustang rolled over, blocking the ramp to SR 525 in Lynnwood, injuring the driver and a passenger. Both individuals were not wearing seatbelts and were taken to Harborview Medical Center. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with no other vehicles involved.
Eviction filings in Washington state surged to historic levels, with January 2025 seeing a 66% increase in King County compared to pre-pandemic figures. Rising rents, stagnant wages, and the end of pandemic-era protections contribute to this crisis, straining the Right to Counsel program aimed at aiding low-income tenants.
Edmonds College hosts its annual Triton Visit Day on June 13, inviting prospective students to explore its campus and programs. A highlight will be the Undergraduate Research Symposium, showcasing student projects on cabbage white butterflies led by biology instructor Dr. Gwen Shlichta. The research focuses on the butterflies' adaptation to climate change and its implications for other pollinator species.
Fifty high school students attended the Edmonds Youth Environmental Summit to discuss pressing environmental issues and propose solutions. Councilmember Susan Paine emphasized the importance of youth engagement in elections, noting that young voters will be affected by today's decisions. Students participated in various workshops addressing topics from climate action to wildlife conservation.
Washington state plans to impose new restrictions on PFAS, toxic chemicals often referred to as "forever chemicals," in consumer products by January 2027. The proposed rule will require manufacturers to report PFAS usage in various product categories and restrict their intentional use in apparel, cleaning products, and more. Public comments on the proposed rule are accepted until July 20, 2025.
The State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close in both directions from 10 p.m. on June 6 to 6 a.m. on June 7 for maintenance. Drivers must use alternate routes, as northbound and southbound lanes will close earlier, with key on-ramps shutting down at 9 p.m.
The Port of Edmonds will hold a commission meeting on June 9, 2025, to discuss various agenda items including a budget schedule and governance training. Public comments will be accepted, with a limit of three minutes per speaker, and can be made in person or submitted via email. The meeting will be available for in-person attendance or remotely through Zoom.
Jaime Mendez News reported a partnership between the My Neighborhood News Network and Se Habla Media to deliver daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts with English subtitles. This collaboration aims to enhance community engagement and accessibility to bilingual content.