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The Edmonds School Board approved an extension of its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan and set priorities for the upcoming 2026 legislative session. Key focuses include advocating for increased funding for education, fully funding special education, and ensuring student health and safety.
The Edmonds Holiday Market will return downtown on Saturday, Nov. 1, operating from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seven Saturdays through December, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. The market features local vendors and coincides with the annual Tree Lighting Celebration.
Mark Shimazu will present on fishing techniques for all seasons at the Olympic Fly Fishers meeting on Nov. 11. The event takes place at the Lake Ballinger Center in Mountlake Terrace from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free to the public.
Plans for a three-story mixed-use building called Edmonds Commons are underway near Edmonds College in Lynnwood. The project will feature 23 apartment units and 2,713 square feet of commercial space, with construction aimed to start next year, pending city approvals.
Sno-King International Dance Club hosts its Fall Frolic Party on November 5, featuring live music from Invartim. Weekly dances continue every Wednesday at Cedar Valley Grange, with varied dance styles and a $8 admission fee. The club offers a free first-time admission, encouraging community participation.
Scotty's Food Truck will operate at the Edmonds Calvary Church parking lot on Thursday, October 30, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The food truck will also be open on Saturday of the same week, offering local residents an opportunity to enjoy its menu.
The Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association will present a free Living Voices performance, "Native Vision," on November 2 at 1 p.m. in Lynnwood. Actor Lori Tapahonso will portray Alice, a Navajo Code Talker, highlighting themes of Native resilience and identity.
Edmonds residents are debating two significant measures ahead of the 2025 elections. The proposals, known as "Yes! For Edmonds 2025" and "No Levy 1, Keep Edmonds Affordable," are expected to impact local funding and affordability. Voters will have to make a decision that could shape the future of the community.
Local journalists and supporters gathered in Edmonds, Wash., on October 25, 2025, for a panel discussion following the screening of the documentary "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink." The event, co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Snohomish County and My Neighborhood News Network, highlighted challenges facing local journalism. Attendees engaged in a Q&A session to discuss the film's themes and implications for community news.
Art Start NW expanded its nonprofit school program to include three Edmonds middle schools in its third year. The initiative provided over $10,000 in donated art supplies, benefiting multiple elementary schools and enhancing teacher resources through workshops and online tools.