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Lynnwood City Council plans to vote on establishing a farmers market and hold public hearings on the 2026 budget and property tax levy at its Nov. 10 meeting. The council may approve a $5,000 deposit to secure the light rail station as the market's location. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Lynnwood City Hall and will be livestreamed.
The Family Peace Association will host the International Culture Festival on November 15 in Lynnwood, Washington. The nonprofit organization aims to promote peace through cultural engagement and community participation. This event highlights the importance of tradition and family values in fostering a harmonious society.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown proposed new guidelines to reduce public records backlogs, aiming to expedite government transparency. Advocates support the changes, while government officials express concerns over resource demands and potential complications. The proposed rules include prioritizing simpler requests and adjusting third-party notification requirements.
An advocacy group will host a networking event on November 14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Lynnwood, coinciding with a meeting of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. The event aims to foster connections among nonprofit organizations and community members in Snohomish County.
Lynnwood's Small Business Development program will host a food business workshop on November 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lynnwood Library. The workshop aims to assist entrepreneurs in the food industry by providing resources and tips for starting and growing their businesses.
The Edmonds Waterfront Center and the Latino Educational Training Institute co-hosted a Día de los Muertos festival, attracting over 250 attendees. The event included traditional altars, festive music, and cultural performances, celebrating the lives of those who have passed away. Participants engaged in activities that honored their loved ones, showcasing the holiday's joyous spirit.
Generation Z increasingly embraces thrifting as a sustainable and affordable fashion choice. Local teens, like Ellie Alderson and Davian Gnanarajah, highlight thrifting's environmental benefits and uniqueness, often sharing their finds on social media. The trend, popularized by Macklemore’s song "Thrift Shop," emphasizes creativity and resourcefulness among young shoppers.
The Washington State Department of Ecology initiates a collaborative effort to explore geothermal energy development in three identified areas. The initiative aims to gather community feedback while raising awareness about the potential of geothermal resources to provide clean energy. A virtual meeting is scheduled for November 12 to discuss these opportunities.
Vince Portacci will present “Winter Euro Nymphing in Western Washington” at the Olympic Fly Fishers meeting on Nov. 11. The free event, open to the public, will take place at the Lake Ballinger Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Portacci aims to teach practical fly fishing techniques for the cold season.
The Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation's Car Camp Safe Parking Program in South Snohomish County marks its 10-year anniversary, providing 10 parking spaces for unhoused individuals living in vehicles. The program has served approximately 350 people since its inception in December 2015, amid rising housing costs and increasing demand.