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Seattle concertgoers can access special Sounder train service for the Kendrick Lamar and SZA concert at Lumen Field on May 17. The inbound train departs Everett at 4:45 p.m., arriving at King Street Station at 5:44 p.m., with return service 45 minutes after the show ends.
Shorewood and Stanwood secured victories in the 3A District 1 semifinals for boys soccer and baseball, respectively, with Shorewood winning 2-0 against Edmonds-Woodway and Stanwood edging out Edmonds-Woodway 2-1. Edmonds-Woodway's softball team advanced to the semifinals after a thrilling 9-8 win over Everett in 10 innings.
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 awarded four students the James Traner Freedom and Memorial Scholarship for fall 2025, each receiving $1,500. Judging criteria included an essay on freedom, GPA, leadership, and community service. The winners are Kasey Fleger-Holmes, Jessica Ruby Osburn, Megan Cisneros, and Isabelle Fratto.
Around the Table Game Pub in Lynnwood invites submissions for its Summer Ice Cream Contest, encouraging creative flavor proposals. The contest, running since 2016, allows participants to submit one entry each, with winners receiving $50 in store credit. Submissions are due by May 27, with the top flavors transformed into ice cream by Olympic Mountain Ice Cream.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson deliberates on a $9.4 billion tax package and a two-year budget due by Tuesday. He acknowledges a projected $16 billion shortfall, indicating that increased taxes will be necessary to maintain state services. His decisions are closely monitored by lawmakers and business leaders.
Rylie Gettman from Shorewood won the 3A District 1 Girls Tennis Tournament, securing a spot at state along with three other top finishers. In the consolation bracket, Katelynne Wyckoff defeated Maddie Ashe to become the first alternate for the state competition.
The My Neighborhood News Network collaborates with Se Habla Media to provide daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts with English subtitles. This partnership aims to enhance accessibility to Spanish-language content for the Lynnwood community.
Electric vehicle (EV) purchases in the Edmonds-Lynnwood-Mountlake Terrace area rose 26% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025, while gasoline-powered vehicle sales fell to 92%. Statewide, used EV sales increased by 48%, reflecting a growing market for electric vehicles. This shift aligns with efforts to combat climate change through reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
The City of Lynnwood unveiled its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department's 2023/2024 Biennium Report, detailing various completed and ongoing projects. Parks and Recreation Director Joel Faber emphasized the report's celebration of past achievements and future initiatives, highlighting a return to pre-pandemic participation levels.
Scotty’s Food Truck will operate from May 15-17 in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood, serving Fried Pacific Oysters and French Fries. The food truck opens Thursday through Saturday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Customers can call ahead to avoid waiting.