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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.
Special Sounder train service will operate for the Kendrick Lamar and SZA concert at Lumen Field on May 17. The inbound train departs Everett at 4:45 p.m., arriving at King Street Station by 5:44 p.m., with return service available 45 minutes after the concert ends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stanwood Spartans defeated Edmonds-Woodway Warriors 2-1 in a walk-off victory, securing a spot in the 3A state baseball tournament. Gavin Gehrman's game-winning double in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a tightly contested match at Funko Field. The Warriors, despite their loss, will have another opportunity to qualify for the state tournament this Saturday.
The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a 3% increase in toll rates for the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle, effective July 1. The new rates will see increases of 5 cents during off-peak and morning hours and 10 cents during evening peak hours. Revenue from tolls will support construction debt, operations, and maintenance of the tunnel.
Edmonds College will host its 12th annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 20, themed “We Remember.” The event, featuring keynote speaker Vietnam veteran Donald Lachman, honors veterans' sacrifices and is free to the public with an option for virtual attendance.
Construction on Main Street will resume on May 19, closing the street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for grinding and overlay work. Traffic will be detoured to Dayton Street, and noise from heavy machinery is expected during construction.