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The North Sound Bicycle Advocates host a Celebration Station on May 14 from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. on the Interurban Trail, offering free coffee and snacks. The event aims to promote cycling safety and accessibility for all riders.
Sound Transit's Sounder train offers special service for the Seattle Mariners game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 11. The inbound train departs Everett at 10:45 a.m. and arrives at King Street Station by 11:44 a.m., with a return trip 45 minutes after the game ends.
The Lynnwood Event Center emphasizes four key elements that contribute to memorable events: exceptional food, a welcoming atmosphere, seamless logistics, and personalized touches. Julie Carlos, the center's Marketing & Communications Manager, highlights their commitment to client support from planning to execution. The center invites individuals to explore its offerings for celebrations and gatherings.
Edmonds Planning Board members selected six middle housing types to comply with House Bill 1110, which mandates cities to permit at least six of nine designated housing types. The board plans to finalize its recommendation for the middle housing code on May 14, with a delivery to the City Council set for May 27. The city must adopt the zoning updates by July 1.
The Lynnwood Royals upset the Snohomish Panthers in a District 1 3A Boys Soccer Tournament match, winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from senior co-captain Kai Ahumada. With this victory, the Royals advance to the double-elimination round, where they will face the top-seeded Monroe Bearcats. Coach Pablo Mummey attributes their late-season success to improved teamwork.
The Edmonds Waterfront Center and the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County will host a free presentation on online misinformation on May 15. Stephen Prochaska, a PhD candidate from the University of Washington, will lead the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes a Q&A session.
Paine Field will host its second annual Community Day on May 17, offering free airplane rides for kids aged 8-17 and showcasing unique aircraft, including the U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features local food vendors and educational opportunities in aviation.
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will host a drive-thru food drive on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donated food will benefit the Edmonds Food Bank and surrounding area food banks, which face rising costs to feed those experiencing food insecurity. Recommended donations include non-perishable items and cash contributions made out to the church.
Mountlake Terrace High School's Girls Who Code club, founded by Katarina Moye, fosters interest in computer science among students, addressing the gender disparity in the field. The club attracts over 30 participants weekly, allowing students to choose their projects and collaborate on coding activities. Co-run by Jenna Oh, the club emphasizes a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced coders.
Candidates have filed to run in the 2025 elections for various positions in South Snohomish County, with significant races in Lynnwood and Edmonds. Incumbent Mayor Christine Frizzell faces a rematch against Councilmember George Hurst, while three candidates vie for the Edmonds City Council Position 3.