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Pacific Little League will host its annual Little League Day on May 3 at Lynndale Park, inviting the community to enjoy games, a parade, and food. The event features various activities for over 1,300 children participating in the league, including a home-run derby and dunk tanks where attendees can dunk local officials.
Brier Elementary School’s Battle of the Books team, the Tree-Huggers, won first place in the district competition held on April 24. The event included 160 students from 20 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District, with teams answering questions from a list of 12 books. Funding for the books and shirts came from local librarians and the Foundation for Edmonds School District.
Washington Democrats propose a new rent increase cap, limiting annual hikes to 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower. This compromise seeks to provide stability for renters while addressing concerns from landlords and moderate lawmakers. The bill is set for a potential vote as the legislative session concludes.
The My Neighborhood News Network partnered with Se Habla Media to provide Spanish-language videos and podcasts, featuring English subtitles. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility for Spanish-speaking audiences in Lynnwood and surrounding areas.
Meadowdale boys' golf team won the Edmonds Cup with a score of 319, defeating Edmonds-Woodway and Lynnwood. In girls' golf, Lynnwood triumphed over Edmonds-Woodway 318-378. Edmonds-Woodway's track and field teams also secured victories against Cascade and Mariner at Everett Memorial Stadium.
Edmonds residents voted to join the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA), but one council member opposed the decision due to inadequate negotiation of annexation terms. Niall McShane highlighted four essential changes to improve RFA operations, emphasizing cost management and service efficiency.
Jon Walter Nelson passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2025, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and two children, Ryan and Emma, and was known for his deep involvement in the community and family traditions. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 1, 2025, at Sunset Bay Lodge in Ballard.
Whitney Popa reflects on her family's expectations regarding career choices during Thanksgiving dinners. Despite their fascination with prestigious company names, she ultimately prioritizes personal fulfillment over family approval. This journey led her to embrace her own identity and aspirations, even if it meant facing judgment from relatives.
The Edmonds Waterfront Center hosted 230 attendees for an Earth Day event featuring local environmental advocate Annie Crawley. She emphasized the need for continued action to protect ocean health, supported by footage of whales worldwide. The center, a sustainable building, plans a year-long speaker series to inspire community involvement in climate change mitigation.
Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds has introduced Terramation, a composting process for human remains that converts them into soil over six to nine months. Families can receive the soil in burlap bags or donate it to a local protected land. This service expands Beck's traditional offerings of funerals and cremation.