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Local youth in Edmonds-Woodway engage in religious traditions and community service, despite a trend of declining religious affiliation among teens. The Pew Research Center reports that 43% of young adults are religiously unaffiliated, yet many teens actively volunteer through faith-based clubs in local schools. This showcases a commitment to community service among youth, highlighting the importance of faith in shaping values.
My Neighborhood News Network partnered with Se Habla Media to distribute daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts featuring English subtitles. This collaboration aims to enhance access to bilingual media in the local community.
Mountlake Terrace's Vincent Monica won a gold medal in the discus and a silver in the shot put at the 2025 AAU West Coast Track & Field National Championship. He set a meet record with a discus throw of 22.90 meters and recorded a personal best of 10.68 meters in the shot put, qualifying for the upcoming AAU Junior Olympic Games.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited Edmonds’ Willow Creek Hatchery to address federal funding cuts threatening local salmon recovery efforts. Sound Salmon Solutions faces a $145,000 budget reduction due to the Trump administration's termination of funding for Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups. Larsen aims to document the cuts' impact and restore funding.
Residents of Edmonds gathered for the My Neighborhood News Network's annual meeting Saturday at the Edmonds Library. The event featured board members answering questions from the community, highlighting the network's commitment to local engagement.
Former U.S. Rep. Brian Baird plans a National Museum and Center for Service, launching in April 2026, with a local pop-up exhibition in Edmonds. The initiative aims to honor everyday service heroes and promote community engagement through accessible exhibits and personal service stories. Baird emphasizes that service can unite communities and strengthen democracy.
Washington's parole board will review Anthony D’Amato's case, a former "Hillside Strangler" convicted of multiple murders in the late 1970s. The hearing, initially set for May, will take place Wednesday, with a decision posted online by July 23. D’Amato, now 74, is currently serving life sentences and has faced numerous denied parole requests.
"Tommy's Diamond Dreams," a children's book by Tony Ventrella, teaches life lessons through the lens of baseball. Aimed at kids aged 4-10, the book emphasizes values like perseverance and teamwork while connecting with young readers' interests in baseball and collecting.
The Foundation for Edmonds School District launched the Whole Families, Whole Community program at Alderwood Middle School, funded by a $25,000 grant from Verdant Health Commission. The initiative aims to provide mental health resources, tutoring, and family services to support students and their families through December 2025.
The Edmonds City Council will hold a public hearing on July 1 regarding a proposed $14.5 million levy lid lift for the Nov. 4 election. The measure aims to address a $13 million budget deficit, with funds designated for police, parks, and safe streets. If approved, the levy would result in a property tax rate of $1.63 per thousand of assessed valuation.