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The Foundation for Edmonds School District has raised $302,000 for its Save the Arts Campaign, surpassing its fundraising goal. This initiative aims to preserve music programs in the Edmonds School District amid projected budget cuts, ensuring the continuation of essential classes for students.
Edmonds College faculty are excavating Japanese Gulch in Mukilteo to uncover the history of a Japanese immigrant community that thrived in the early 20th century. The latest dig involved 20 students applying archaeological techniques to locate former residences and artifacts. Findings will be analyzed and exhibited in 2026.
A new art exhibition titled "Tools: Form and Function" opens on August 15 at Graphite Arts Center in Edmonds, showcasing artists who reinterpret everyday tools. The exhibition encourages viewers to see these objects as creative extensions of human experience rather than mere utilities. The event runs until October 4.
The Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors will host their 14th annual fabric sale on August 16 in Lynnwood, offering a wide array of textiles, sewing machines, and related items. This event provides a valuable opportunity for local sewing enthusiasts to stock up on supplies.
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings entertained an audience of about 300 at Lake Forest Park’s Third Place Commons, posing trivia questions and discussing his new book, *The Complete Kennections*. During the event, Jennings shared memories of the late Alex Trebek, emphasizing Trebek's impact on viewers during his final months.
Scotty’s Food Truck will operate from August 14-16 at Edmonds' Calvary Church parking lot in the Five Corners neighborhood. The food truck will be open from 3:30-7:30 p.m. each day, offering a variety of menu items. This event provides an opportunity for local residents to enjoy quality food and support a local business.
The Edmonds City Council proposed two new sales tax increases to address budget shortfalls, one for public safety and another for cultural awareness. While the public safety tax has broad support, the cultural awareness tax is viewed as unnecessary and low-priority, raising concerns about its implementation and impact on the city's budget.
The Edmonds Planning Board will review co-living housing code amendments on Aug. 13, aiming to enhance affordable rental options. The final draft will be submitted to the City Council for consideration on Oct. 8.
Northbound Interstate 5 in Seattle will close from 11:59 p.m. on August 15 to 5 a.m. on August 18 for major bridge work. Drivers can still access express lanes, which will operate only northbound during this period, while several downtown exits will close. The Washington State Department of Transportation is finalizing drainage improvements and removing safety barriers on the Ship Canal Bridge.
South County firefighters controlled a small brush fire in Edmonds’ Yost Park within 45 minutes on Tuesday morning. The fire, measuring 100 feet by 100 feet, was quickly contained thanks to nearby hydrant access. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.