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The Everett Link Extension Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) proposes a 16-mile light rail project with seven new stations connecting Snohomish County to the regional light rail network. Community feedback is being solicited until August 28 to inform the EIS, with comments on project purpose, alternatives, and potential impacts.
The Dragon Boat Festival attracted hundreds to the Edmonds Waterfront Center, celebrating Asian culture with performances and food. Event emcee Michael Chong expressed excitement over the turnout and plans for next year’s festival.
South County Fire has launched a new deployment model adding three firefighters daily across 15 stations, totaling 69 firefighters during the day. The model aims to enhance service efficiency by ensuring dedicated staffing for fire engines and ambulances. Fire Chief Bob Eastman emphasized the importance of a coordinated regional approach to improve emergency response across communities.
Gallery North hosts the "Women and Art" exhibit featuring artists Roxanne Marlin and Stacie LeBlanc throughout August. The exhibit showcases Marlin's contemporary impressionistic works and LeBlanc's transparent watercolor and metallic gouache paintings. A reception with the artists is scheduled for August 9.
The 3rd Annual Lynnwood Luau will take place on August 16, 2025, from 2-8 p.m. at The District Plaza, offering free admission. The event features local music, food vendors, and activities, including a Hawaiian Shirt Contest with prizes.
Lynnwood City Council will meet Monday to discuss utility fees and a new development agreement for a mixed-use project called “The District.” The council will also review a proposed ordinance to establish a youth council, amid concerns regarding the privacy of minors involved.
Edmonds College Counseling and Resource Center received a $130,000 grant from the Whitehorse Foundation to fund a full-time counselor for one year. This grant aims to enhance mental health services for students, particularly those from historically underserved populations.
Employees at the Washington Health Care Authority face potential layoffs as the agency confronts funding challenges. Interim Director MaryAnne Lindeblad informed staff that workforce reductions are necessary, attributing the decision to budget shortfalls rather than individual performance. The agency, which oversees healthcare for 2.7 million residents, has been affected by reduced state funding and new federal Medicaid rules.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited Kongsberg Discovery in Lynnwood, where the company announced it will manufacture HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in the U.S. for the first time in over 30 years. Larsen also met with Edmonds College leadership to address concerns regarding changes to student loan repayment programs impacting lower-income students.
Snohomish County voters must return primary election ballots by Aug. 5. Changes to the ballot format aim to enhance voter experience, including a new user-friendly pamphlet and the removal of the ballot stub. Voters can submit ballots via drop boxes or by mail without postage.