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Community Transit in Snohomish County seeks public input on its draft 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan, emphasizing service reliability and new transportation options. Feedback is accepted through July 3, with participants eligible to win a $100 gift card. The plan includes enhancements like a zero-emissions fleet and expanded services.
Snohomish County residents expressed concerns during a planning commission meeting about proposed rezoning in Esperance to allow for multi-family housing. The commission voted 6-1 to recommend the rezone, citing a need to address the county's housing shortage. Residents worry about infrastructure, increased traffic, and loss of green spaces.
The Washington Department of Ecology proposes new rules to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products such as clothing and cleaning supplies. Manufacturers would also need to report PFAS use in nine specific product categories, with restrictions planned to take effect starting January 2027. Public comments on the proposal are accepted until July 20, 2025.
Lynnwood city officials celebrated the completion of the Scriber Creek Boardwalk Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The upgraded trail features an 8-foot-wide elevated boardwalk, enhancing year-round accessibility and removing all ADA barriers. The project received $5.6 million in funding from various local and federal sources.
Edmonds College will host Triton Visit Day on June 13, providing campus tours and information about its programs. A highlight of the event is the Undergraduate Research Symposium, showcasing student research on cabbage white butterflies, led by biology instructor Dr. Gwen Shlichta.
A crash on State Route 525 in Lynnwood resulted in at least one fatality early Thursday morning. The Washington State Patrol reported the incident involved a vehicle striking the median, blocking the left lane and causing delays. Investigation efforts are expected to continue for several hours.
Edmonds Summer Wine Walks will return in July, providing attendees a chance to enjoy local wines. The event, hosted at the Edmonds Historical Museum, will take place on Saturdays, beginning June 5, 2025.
The former owners of Royal India Cuisine, Mohammad and Aeisha Bhatti, face felony theft charges for failing to pay employees nearly $45,000 between 2021 and 2023. The Washington State Attorney General filed multiple counts against them after receiving 41 wage theft complaints. The investigation confirmed that the Bhattis had the financial means to pay their workers.
Eviction filings in Washington state surged to historic levels, with King County reporting a 66% increase over pre-pandemic figures in January 2025. The rise results from escalating rents, stagnant wages, and the expiration of pandemic-era protections, straining the state's Right to Counsel program. Advocates hope new rent stabilization laws will alleviate some pressure on tenants.
The State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close for maintenance from 10 p.m. on June 6 to 6 a.m. on June 7. Drivers should take alternate routes as the tunnel will undergo fire suppression testing, drain cleaning, and light repairs during this period.