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Edmonds Planning Board members selected six middle housing types to comply with House Bill 1110, which mandates cities to permit at least six of nine designated housing types. The board plans to finalize its recommendation for the middle housing code on May 14, with a delivery to the City Council set for May 27. The city must adopt the zoning updates by July 1.
The Lynnwood Event Center emphasizes four key elements that contribute to memorable events: exceptional food, a welcoming atmosphere, seamless logistics, and personalized touches. Julie Carlos, the center's Marketing & Communications Manager, highlights their commitment to client support from planning to execution. The center invites individuals to explore its offerings for celebrations and gatherings.
Sound Transit's Sounder train offers special service for the Seattle Mariners game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 11. The inbound train departs Everett at 10:45 a.m. and arrives at King Street Station by 11:44 a.m., with a return trip 45 minutes after the game ends.
The Lynnwood Royals upset the Snohomish Panthers in a District 1 3A Boys Soccer Tournament match, winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from senior co-captain Kai Ahumada. With this victory, the Royals advance to the double-elimination round, where they will face the top-seeded Monroe Bearcats. Coach Pablo Mummey attributes their late-season success to improved teamwork.
Sno-King School Retirees host a free presentation featuring journalist Knute Berger in Lynnwood on May 15. The event begins at 1 p.m. with refreshments, followed by an update from Northshore Schools Superintendent Michael Tolley and Berger's talk.
The North Sound Bicycle Advocates host a Celebration Station on May 14 from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. on the Interurban Trail, offering free coffee and snacks. The event aims to promote cycling safety and accessibility for all riders.
The Edmonds Waterfront Center and the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County will host a free presentation on online misinformation on May 15. Stephen Prochaska, a PhD candidate from the University of Washington, will lead the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes a Q&A session.
Sascha Clark Danylchuk, executive director of Keep Fish Wet, will present on fish-handling practices at the Olympic Fly Fishers meeting on May 13. Her Zoom presentation will provide anglers with practical techniques for responsibly releasing fish. The event is free and open to the public at the Lake Ballinger Center in Mountlake Terrace.
Thousands of Washington state government and community college employees urge Governor Bob Ferguson to reject the state budget unless it includes their pay raises. The Washington Public Employees Association claims delays in contract negotiations prevented funding for their pay increases, affecting over 5,000 workers. They demand action after ratifying a contract that aligns with other state workforce agreements.
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