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The Monster Mad Dash 5K Run and Walk returns to Edmonds on October 28, bringing together the community to support local schools. Sponsored by the Foundation for Edmonds School District, the event raises funds for classroom projects and school activities. Participants are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes to celebrate school pride and community spirit.
Edmonds Rotary Oktoberfest returns to Civic Park on September 19-20, featuring live music, food vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Proceeds support local nonprofits, making it a community celebration with a purpose.
Providence Swedish will host a free virtual symposium on safe aging from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on September 25. The event will feature speakers from Providence Hospital and health departments, offering valuable resources for health care professionals and older adults.
Local organizers will host two food drives on September 20 to support the Edmonds Food Bank. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will serve as one of the collection sites for the drive-thru event. The initiative aims to address food insecurity in the community.
Residents of Edmonds face significant cuts to city services if Proposition 1 fails, including $1.8 million from parks and recreation and $3.6 million from police and public safety. The proposed budget reductions threaten essential community programs and services, prompting calls for support of the upcoming levy.
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation unveiled the new Center Gallery, emphasizing local artists and arts organizations. Located in the Frances Anderson Center, the gallery aims to enhance community engagement with the arts.
Edmonds resident Alex Matthew Waggoner received a nearly 20-year sentence for the murder of rideshare driver Abdikadir Gedi Shariif. Waggoner, 23, was found guilty of shooting Shariif 11 times after mistaking a cellphone for a gun. The victim's family expressed mixed feelings about the sentence, with some wishing for a longer term.
Edmonds will host an author speaker series event featuring discussions on local literature and community stories. The event is set for September 25 and aims to engage residents in cultural dialogue.
Washington State Ferries will host virtual community meetings on October 2 to gather public feedback regarding peak service schedules. Meetings are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to discuss increased service during the summer. Community input will help inform future service adjustments.
Washington state will compensate Planned Parenthood for over $11 million in lost Medicaid funding following a recent court ruling. Advocates are also urging lawmakers to restore $8.5 million cut from the Abortion Access Project in the new state budget.