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Tickets for the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Banquet are on sale, with the event scheduled for September 24 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett. The banquet will feature a social hour, dinner, and awards presentation, honoring notable athletes and the 2003 Snohomish High School Girls Cross Country team. Former ESPN sportscaster Roy Firestone will serve as the guest speaker.
Snohomish County plans to amend its code to permit co-living housing on multifamily residential lots, with a public hearing scheduled for August 13. This initiative follows the passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1998, which mandates local compliance by December 31, 2025.
WSU Snohomish County Extension Office opens enrollment for its Sustainable Community Stewards fall training program, running from Sept. 10 to Nov. 15. Participants will gain university-level training on climate change and sustainability, including waste reduction and recycling practices. The course costs $60, with a 10% discount for early registration.
Edmonds Driftwood Players awarded theater scholarships totaling $3,000 to three graduating seniors: Lucas Harrison, Khaysia Lutfi, and Aidan Cavanaugh. Each recipient will receive $1,000 for their college education, recognizing their contributions to the arts and commitment to representation in theater.
Gallaghers’ will celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a party on July 26 in Edmonds, featuring food and special beer. Meanwhile, Caffe Ladro has introduced a “Coffee for Good” initiative, donating $3 from each bag sold to local nonprofits, starting with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. La Palmera Mexican restaurant plans to open in mid-August, and Vertical Wine Collective is nearing its public launch.
Residents of Edmonds express concern over increasing garbage accumulation and advocate for habit changes to address waste management. The letter highlights the convenience of weekly garbage pickup while urging the community to reconsider their waste practices.
Edmonds Beacon published a section on births, serving as a local news source for the community. The publication aims to keep residents informed about significant life events, such as new additions to families. This resource is accessible for free to the public.
Republic Services resumes waste and recycling pickup in Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Woodway on July 21 after a suspension due to a Teamsters strike. The strike ended with a tentative agreement reached on July 18. Residents can expect collection on the regular schedule starting Monday.
The Edmonds Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting on July 23 at 6 p.m. to discuss revenue generation strategies amid a city budget shortfall. Key topics include paid parking and a business and occupation tax, with attendance available both in person and via Zoom.
Philanthropist Rick Steves pledged $30,000 to help restore music education funding in the Edmonds School District. The Foundation for Edmonds School District seeks to raise a total of $120,000 by August 15, 2025, to maintain music programs for over 300 students. Without these funds, essential music programs in local schools face elimination.