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Mercer Island edged Edmonds-Woodway 3-2 after penalty kicks in the boys soccer state tournament quarterfinals. In boys tennis, Steven Anderson of Edmonds-Woodway secured fifth place at the Vancouver Tennis Club, while Mercer Island's Joe DeGracia claimed the state championship.
A HomeExchange Day event on June 8 invites people to learn about home swapping as a travel option. Over 3,600 members across 50 countries will participate, including more than 300 in the U.S. The event promotes affordable and sustainable travel through mutual hospitality.
The Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds will host guest speaker Travis Johnson on June 10 at the Lake Ballinger Center. Johnson, a fly fishing guide and owner of All Waters Angling, will present on steelhead and spey fishing during the free event, which runs from 6-8 p.m.
Washington leaders warn that 194,000 residents could lose Medicaid coverage due to a Republican-backed budget bill passed by the U.S. House. The state may also lose $2 billion in federal funding over four years, threatening the viability of nursing homes and hospitals.
Shorecrest leads the girls' standings at the 3A Northwest District 1 Track and Field Championships with 46 points, followed closely by Shorewood and Snohomish. In boys' events, Snohomish tops the leaderboard with 51 points, with notable performances from Edmonds School District athletes, including Brian Mills winning the 400 meters. Both championships took place on May 21 at Shorewood Stadium and Creek at Qualchan Golf Course.
Scarlett Luo and Grace Go co-authored "Mia’s Family Tree: Leaves of Legacy," a children's book highlighting Asian American heritage. The story follows Mia as she explores her Korean and Chinese ancestry while addressing the challenges of feeling "othered" in a predominantly white educational system. The authors aim to promote understanding and representation of Asian American contributions to U.S. history.
Lynnwood police reported multiple incidents from May 11 to May 14, including numerous thefts and DUI arrests. Notable events involved felony thefts and domestic disturbances, with several warrant arrests made across the city. The police also assisted other agencies in various cases.
Dozens gathered at Brigid’s Bottleshop for the Ales for the Arts Concert Crawl, featuring jazz ensembles from local schools. The event raises funds to support arts education amid budget cuts in the Edmonds School District. The next concert crawl is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, at The Boathouse Taproom and Gallaghers Where U Brew.
Candidate filing for the 2025 primary and general elections in Washington State has closed, prompting updates on campaign finances from the My Neighborhood News Network. The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission requires candidates spending over $5,000 to file financial reports, with ongoing updates provided throughout the campaign period.
The City of Lynnwood released its Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts 2023-24 biennium report. Community members expressed concerns over management and funding issues related to cultural arts and new public EV charging stations. Residents criticized the high costs associated with the EV chargers and the lack of expertise in the cultural arts department.