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Twenty K-12 students from the Edmonds School District will compete in the final auditions of Lynnwood Idol on June 1 at Edmonds College. The event features performances from grades K-5 at 11 a.m. and grades 6-12 at 2 p.m.
Kendrick Rochelle visits Washington's Green Hill School to recruit young men for a new leadership program at Harbor Heights, a juvenile detention center opening on June 9. The facility aims to alleviate overcrowding in the state's juvenile detention system, which has seen unsafe conditions due to high inmate numbers.
Sound Transit will operate Sounder train service for the June 1 Seattle Mariners game against the Minnesota Twins, starting at 1:10 p.m. The inbound train departs Everett at 10:45 a.m. and returns 45 minutes after the game ends.
Rideshare driver Yuriy Vakulchik was stabbed and carjacked in an Everett IHOP parking lot on May 23. The suspect fled in Vakulchik's SUV but was arrested shortly after by police, while Vakulchik was hospitalized with serious injuries, including multiple stab wounds. His family has launched a fundraiser to support his recovery.
Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters will host a scrap metal donation fundraiser on May 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can drop off unwanted metal items at the school parking lot, with proceeds supporting the music program. Accepted items include bed frames and bicycles, while certain electronics and propane tanks are excluded.
The Olympic View Water and Sewer District plans to sue the Edmonds School District over PFAS contamination in stormwater at Madrona K-8 School. The Edmonds School District disputes the allegations, stating they are following state guidelines and have not impacted drinking water. They plan to remove the source of contamination this summer.
Lynnwood police reported multiple incidents from May 18 to 20, including thefts, assaults, and DUI arrests. Notably, a man broke into Alderwood Mall and was apprehended by police. The surge in reports highlights ongoing crime concerns in the area.
Verdant Health Commission invites funding applications from community nonprofits and agencies in South Snohomish County from June 2 to July 11 for programs focused on mental health and access to healthcare services. Approximately $6 million is available, with awards announced in September 2025. Information sessions will be held to assist applicants.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen requested $36.8 million for 15 local projects in the fiscal year 2026 spending bill. The funding aims to enhance job creation, infrastructure, and services in northwest Washington communities. Larsen emphasized collaboration with local leaders to secure essential funding.
Lynnwood City Council approved tax increment financing to fund city projects, pooling property taxes from new developments. The council also addressed community concerns regarding support for the upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride event.