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Scriber Lake High School hosted its annual prom on May 16, providing a festive atmosphere for its approximately 200 students, many of whom face socioeconomic challenges. The event, organized by the nonprofit Washington Kids, featured music, face painting, and various activities, emphasizing community support for students without a parent-teacher organization.
Starting October 1, 2025, the Discover Pass fee for parking at Washington state parks will rise from $30 to $45. This increase, the first since the pass's introduction in 2011, aims to address budget shortfalls impacting park operations, with 71% of funding expected to come from earned revenue in the 2025-27 biennium.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a $100 million grant program to enhance public safety, allowing local governments flexibility in fund allocation. The legislation aims to support not only police hiring but also community-based safety measures. Ferguson's approach has drawn mixed reactions from Democratic lawmakers, highlighting ongoing debates over public safety funding.
Drivers on southbound I-405 in Bothell should expect nighttime rolling slowdowns from May 21-22 for sign removal as part of a road widening project. Temporary traffic stops lasting up to 15 minutes will occur to facilitate access for crews. Detours will be in place during ramp closures to minimize delays.
Edmonds-Woodway's boys soccer team enters the 2025 WIAA 3A State Boys Soccer Tournament as the eleventh seed, aiming for a long run after earning their fifth consecutive state appearance. The team, led by seniors Danny Loveless and Ben Browne, faces Monroe in a loser-out match on May 23 at Mercer Island High School. Loveless emphasizes the significance of this opportunity, stating, "To be seniors and to lead the team to state, it’s just so special."
Students from Meadowdale High School's Eco Club, along with community volunteers, released thousands of baby coho salmon into Lunds Gulch Creek. This initiative aims to bolster salmon populations affected by urban development, with the juvenile salmon expected to return as adults to spawn in 2027.
Life jacket loaner stations open on May 23 at Martha Lake County Park and Lake Ballinger Waterfront Park, providing free life jackets for visitors. The initiative, led by South County Fire and Safe Kids Snohomish County, aims to enhance water safety awareness and prevent drowning incidents. The stations will operate through Labor Day, relying on an honor system for use.
Shorewood defeated Edmonds-Woodway 7-0 to advance to the 3A State Tournament, with Joey Facilla pitching six scoreless innings and driving in three runs. In boys soccer, Edmonds-Woodway secured a 2-0 victory over Sedro-Woolley to qualify for the state tournament, improving their record to 12-6-2. The Warriors will face Monroe Bearcats in the Round of 16.
Lynnwood City Hall unveiled three public electric vehicle charging stations on Monday, funded by nearly $800,000 in federal and state grants. The stations, featuring six charging ports, can charge a vehicle up to 80% in under two hours, enhancing access for community members.
The Edmonds Driftwood Players’ production of "Drinking Habits" is delighting audiences with its humor and clever plot, coinciding with recent events in Catholicism. Set in the 1960s, the farce features two nuns secretly making wine to save their convent while evading suspicion from their Mother Superior and a pair of reporters. The show has garnered enthusiastic reactions, including a standing ovation on opening night.