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Edmonds residents can explore local happenings and community events through the latest edition of "Scene in Edmonds: Around town," published on July 11, 2025. The article showcases a peaceful scene captured by photographer Ann Bradford, highlighting the charm of the area.
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra secured a $10,000 grant from the Hazel Miller Foundation and a $12,500 grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to enhance music education and community outreach in 2025. These funds will support programs such as the Gold Medalist Program and Rising Stars Competition, fostering local student musicians.
PorchFest Edmonds and a concert supporting Driftwood will take place on July 9, 2025, at The Lynnwood Event Center in Lynnwood, Washington. The event will feature live music and theater performances, showcasing local talent including Elizabeth Morgan and Noel Edmonds.
Homage will relocate its headquarters from Lynnwood to Everett this summer while continuing to provide services like Meals on Wheels with minimal interruption. The organization emphasizes the importance of community support amid potential federal funding cuts, particularly concerning the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.
Edmonds College's Center for Families received a Level 5 rating from Early Achievers, marking it as one of the top 1% of early learning programs in Snohomish County. This rating reflects outstanding quality in child development, curriculum, and family engagement, enabling parents to pursue educational goals while ensuring quality care for their children.
Three candidates, Joseph Ademofe, Erika Barnett, and Alex Newman, are vying for Edmonds City Council Position 3 in the Aug. 5 primary election. Barnett, a local business owner and community advocate, emphasizes public safety, fiscal responsibility, and quality of life in her campaign. The top two candidates will advance to the general election on Nov. 4.
The Port Commission canceled its business meeting scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025. The next meeting will occur on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., allowing attendance both in-person and via Zoom.
A central Washington hospital warns that recent Medicaid cuts could severely impact healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Astria Health’s Toppenish facility faces potential closure, which could create a medical desert for its community. Gov. Bob Ferguson emphasizes the cuts could push the uninsured rate above 10% in the state.
My Edmonds News reported on July 9, 2025, that the My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to offer daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts, complete with English subtitles. This collaboration aims to enhance community engagement through bilingual content.
The Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store hosts a "Christmas in July" promotion featuring new holiday items. Proceeds from the sales will support programming at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The thrift store is located at 22820 100th Ave. W., Ste. 12, in Edmonds.