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Sno-King International Folk Dance Club hosting Fall Frolic Party Nov. 5

Sno-King International Dance Club hosts its Fall Frolic Party on November 5, featuring live music from Invartim. Weekly dances occur every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., with special teaching nights planned for Scottish and Polish dances. Admission is $8, with the first visit free.

On video Stripped for Parts panel discussion and audience QA

Local journalists gathered at the Edmonds Theater in Edmonds, Wash., on Oct. 25, 2025, for a panel discussion following a screening of the documentary "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink." The event, co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Snohomish County and My Neighborhood News Network, aimed to address the challenges facing American journalism.

Family caregivers feeling squeezed in Washington, report finds

AARP's recent survey reveals that nearly half of Washington's 1.3 million family caregivers face financial setbacks due to their caregiving responsibilities. One-third of these caregivers live in households with incomes under $50,000, and many struggle to afford basic expenses while providing care.

Election 2025 Candidate financial reports through Oct. 29

Candidates running for local office in Lynnwood have reported their campaign finances as of October 29, 2025, with varying amounts raised and spent. Notably, Ki Seung Cho leads in fundraising for City Council Pos 2, having raised over $22,000. The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission provides detailed financial records for each candidate.

Edmonds School Board OKs 361M replacement levy for 2026 ballot, strategic plan extension

The Edmonds School District Board approved a $361 million replacement levy for the 2026 ballot to fund educational programs and operations. The board also extended its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan and set legislative priorities for the 2026 session. These actions aim to enhance educational resources and support student health and safety.

Art Start NW expands to more classrooms in third year

Art Start NW nonprofit expanded its reach by including three Edmonds middle schools in its third year. The program donated over $10,000 in art supplies and hosted workshops for teachers, enhancing creative education across the district.

Lynnwood man one of 10 arrested on drug, gun trafficking conspiracies

Ten individuals were arrested in a law enforcement operation targeting drug and gun trafficking conspiracies in Western Washington. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Seattle Police Department seized significant quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and firearms during the operation. U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd emphasized the operation's importance in making the community safer from these threats.

WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears

Washington state will allocate $2.2 million weekly to food banks amid potential cuts to SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown. Governor Bob Ferguson urged residents to support local food banks as demand rises. This move follows a lawsuit from Democratic officials challenging the Trump administration's refusal to fund SNAP in November.

Edmonds SnoKing AAUW to host Nov. 8 program on Black women in WA civil rights movement

The Edmonds SnoKing Branch of the American Association of University Women will host a presentation on Black women in the Washington civil rights movement on November 8 at Edmonds College. Quin’Nita Cobbins-Modica will lead the discussion, highlighting the pivotal role Black women played in dismantling racial segregation in the 1960s.

Card game Legend of Gadia debuts in Lynnwood

About 30 attendees gathered at Zulu’s Board Game Cafe in Lynnwood for the launch of the card game "Legend of Gadia," inspired by Mill Creek author Su Mon Han's upcoming novel series. Han, who designed the game to combine fantasy elements with engaging gameplay, highlighted its unique approach of offering a complete experience without additional purchases. The game can be found at several local retailers and online.

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