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Seventeen Edmonds-Woodway student athletes signed their national letters of intent during a ceremony at the high school on Thursday, committing to compete at the collegiate level. Attendees included teammates, family members, and coaches, who celebrated the athletes' dedication to their sports. This event highlights the commitment of local talent to continue their athletic careers in higher education.
Snohomish County Indivisible will host a No Kings Day event on June 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Old Edmonds Opera House. The gathering aims to protest the Trump administration's policies and will feature a sing-in of protest songs, with a recommended donation of $20 and food collection for the Edmonds Food Bank.
Snohomish County will paint street lines in Woodway on June 8, starting at noon and finishing by 6 PM. Public Works Director Collin Harlow announced that cones may be placed to prevent vehicles from crossing wet paint.
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 to Spanish-language content in the community.
Fog enveloped Edmonds on Thursday morning, as captured in a photo by Ron LaRue. The image highlights a typical scene in the area, contributing to the local atmosphere. Residents continue to engage with their surroundings, fostering community spirit.
Washington State prepares for a potentially severe wildfire season as Smoke Ready Week begins on June 9. The campaign, led by the Department of Health and local agencies, aims to educate residents on minimizing health risks from wildfire smoke, which poses significant respiratory dangers, especially for vulnerable populations.
Community Transit invites public feedback on its draft 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan, which aims to enhance service reliability and accessibility. The plan includes a transition to a zero-emissions fleet and service expansions, with public comments accepted until July 3.
The city of Edmonds faces challenges in utilizing volunteers for park maintenance due to union opposition and liability concerns. The mayor emphasizes the importance of local volunteers, who he describes as the “secret sauce” for community cohesion.
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.