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Washington Senate budget chair Sen. June Robinson has informed colleagues there is no money for new spending requests in the upcoming session due to a projected budget deficit. Recent forecasts indicate a decline in tax receipts, complicating the financial landscape despite previous tax increases. Lawmakers are bracing for difficult decisions as they prepare for the 2026 session.
Redmond officials decided to deactivate license plate reader cameras following community concerns. The city aims to enhance privacy while balancing law enforcement needs. Additionally, the world’s tallest teenager recently set a new record.
Sound Transit will provide special Sounder train service for the Seattle Seahawks game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 9. The inbound train departs Everett at 10:45 a.m., arriving at King Street Station by 11:44 a.m., with return service departing 45 minutes post-game. Regular Link light rail and bus services will also operate to Lumen Field.
Food banks in Snohomish County brace for increased demand as SNAP benefit payments face delays and eligibility criteria tighten. Local organizations, including the Snohomish County Food Coalition, report heightened food insecurity among families and urge community support. Governor Bob Ferguson allocated $2.2 million to assist food banks statewide, with Snohomish County receiving $120,000.
Navi’s Catering Kitchen provides free weekly meals for individuals who lost SNAP or EBT benefits due to federal government cuts. The meals will be available every Thursday from November 6 to November 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 5903 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood, while supplies last.
Incumbent George Hurst leads Lynnwood's mayoral race with 3,165 votes, while Mayor Christine Frizzell trails with 2,990 votes. Voter turnout reached 26.76% as of Wednesday evening. Other incumbents maintained their leads, except for Position 3 Councilmember Josh Binda, who fell behind Bryce Owings.
Mountlake Terrace American Legion Post 234 will host a fundraiser for Northwest Battle Buddies on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at Diamond Knot Brewpub. The event aims to raise funds to train service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD, with costs reaching $25,000 per dog.
A dozen formerly incarcerated youth filed a federal lawsuit against Snohomish County, alleging decades of sexual abuse at the Denney Youth Center and Denney Juvenile Justice Center. The lawsuit names 20 unnamed individuals accused of enabling the abuse, which reportedly involved violent assaults and threats against victims.
Meadowdale and Lynnwood both secured important volleyball victories on November 3, 2025, as they headed into district tournament play. Lynnwood defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-0 to clinch a playoff berth, while Meadowdale beat Shorewood 3-1. Both teams will compete in play-in matches on November 6, 2025.
Lynnwood City Council reviewed a proposal for a farmers market at the City Center Link light rail station, aiming for a launch in April 2026. The initiative, supported by Sound Transit, requires a $5,000 refundable deposit and seeks to address an $8 million budget shortfall. Council members expressed varying levels of support, with some raising concerns about logistics amid financial constraints.