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Quail Park of Lynnwood held a barbecue luncheon to honor local first responders, including the Lynnwood Police Department and South County Fire. Community relations director Amanda Cortese expressed gratitude for their professionalism and compassion during challenging times. The park plans to explore future educational collaborations to strengthen community ties.
Edmonds College will host the NSCA Northwest Regional Conference on June 14-15, gathering top professionals in strength coaching and fitness. The event features speakers discussing evidence-based training and athletic performance, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Black Box Theater in Lynnwood.
Organizers celebrate World Dachshund Day on June 22 with events at Lynndale Park, marking the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. Attendees can participate in a walk, enjoy a photo opportunity, and bring their own picnic. The event aims to honor dachshunds and their unique characteristics.
T-Mobile offers grants up to $50,000 for community projects in small towns, with a total allocation of $25 million over five years. Applications for the summer quarter close on June 30 and are open to nonprofit organizations and local governments. Projects must enhance community spaces or add to a sense of place.
The NAACP Snohomish County and Snohomish County will host a Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Martha Lake County Park in Lynnwood. The event will feature games, music, and a free barbecue lunch, encouraging attendees to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Dennis Worsham, Director of the Snohomish County Health Department, has been appointed as Washington's new Secretary of Health by Governor Bob Ferguson, starting July 7. Worsham brings over 30 years of public health experience and is committed to building a resilient and equitable health system.
Washington's Office of Independent Investigations, established to oversee police use of deadly force, faces budget cuts that threaten its operations. The agency, which has investigated four cases since December, requested a 40% funding increase but instead saw a reduction of over 20%. Advocates express concern that underfunding undermines accountability in law enforcement.
World Dachshund Day will be celebrated on June 22 at Lynndale Park with a walk, photo opportunities, and a picnic. Organizers highlight the significance of the date, marking the shortest day in the southern hemisphere and the longest in the northern. The event focuses on celebrating dachshunds and their unique charm.
The Edmonds School Board will honor high school athletes for their seasonal achievements during a meeting on June 10. The agenda includes votes on several revised policies and contracts for school projects. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Educational Services Center in Lynnwood, WA.
Budget cuts threaten music education in the Edmonds School District, risking the elimination of eleven classes. The Foundation for Edmonds School District initiated the Save the Arts campaign to raise $434,000 by June 30, 2025, to prevent these cuts. Community support is essential to maintain access to music programs for students, especially those from low-income backgrounds.