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Shorecrest edged Mountlake Terrace 1-0 in boys soccer, improving their record to 6-3-1 in league play. Meadowdale triumphed over Lynnwood with a score of 2-1, with goals from C.J. Obieze and Caleb Waddel. Both teams will face their next opponents on May 2.
Blake Baird, founder of Lunamor’s Larder, creates unique fermented hot sauces after 17 years of culinary experimentation. His products, made in a Woodinville kitchen, emphasize flavor complexity through fermentation, setting them apart from typical vinegar-based sauces. Customers can sample and purchase his sauces at local markets and events.
Sound Transit light rail 1 Line trains will operate on longer headways during late-night service from May 1 to May 25 due to rail grinding and Pinehurst Station construction. Northbound trains from Angle Lake will run every 15-20 minutes starting at 9:20 p.m., while southbound trains from Lynnwood City Center will begin at 10 p.m. Passengers should check signage for platform changes at impacted stations.
Scotty’s Food Truck features a Bay Shrimp Caesar Salad as this week’s special. The food truck operates from Thursday to Saturday at the Calvary Church parking lot in Edmonds. Customers can call ahead to minimize wait times.
Gesa Credit Union opened its 18th student-run branch at Lynnwood High School, marking its first location in the Edmonds School District. The program provides students with financial services and hands-on experience in money management and customer service. A student will manage the branch operations through a paid internship starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
The Edmonds School District will host its annual STEM Expo on May 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Mountlake Terrace High School, showcasing student projects in science, technology, engineering, and math. Families and community members are encouraged to attend and support the young innovators.
The My Neighborhood News Network partnered with Se Habla Media to distribute daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts featuring English subtitles. This collaboration enhances access to bilingual content for the Lynnwood community.
Nearly 5,300 Washington state government and community college employees will not receive a 3% pay raise due to a late ratification of their contract. Union leaders expressed disappointment, stating the delay puts their members at a disadvantage compared to other state employees. The budget approved by the Legislature includes raises for other state worker unions but not for those who ratified their contract after the deadline.
The Lynnwood City Council plans to decide whether to lift its ban on retail cannabis sales by a tentative vote scheduled for September 22. Prior to the vote, the council will hold public hearings and meetings to gather community input and clarify logistics for legalizing sales. This issue has been a contentious topic since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Washington in 2012.
Jet City Roller Derby in Snohomish County welcomed a new member, Georgia Knoles, who recently returned from France. The league fosters a diverse community, allowing skaters of all backgrounds to compete and connect. Last weekend, Jet City faced off against Grave Danger and the Outlaw Skate Crew, securing a narrow victory in the second bout.