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The Lynnwood City Council will vote on an agreement to redevelop the Lynnwood Event Center campus, aiming to create a mixed-use district with housing, retail, and an expanded event center. The council will also consider financing for new streets and a $15 million short-term loan to support the project. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. on October 13 at Lynnwood City Hall.
The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society hosts a free genealogy session on October 18 at the Humble House Library in Lynnwood. Participants can consult with expert researcher Margaret Summitt to overcome family history research challenges. Reservations for 40-minute sessions are required and can be made by calling 425-775-6267.
Mountlake Terrace Hawks defeated Shorewood Stormrays 35-14 in a crucial 3A Wesco League South Conference matchup, solidifying their top position in the league. The Hawks improved to 6-0 overall, with standout performances from Owen Boswell and Andrew McBride. Shorewood, now in second place, suffered its first conference loss.
Washington will not enforce a law requiring clergy to report child abuse disclosed in confession. The state reached a settlement after Catholic bishops challenged the provision, arguing it violated their First Amendment rights. A federal judge's injunction has prevented enforcement since the law took effect in July.
Washington's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will continue to provide food benefits through October despite the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated funds to sustain the program, although local clinics are facing temporary closures and funding uncertainty.
Lynnwood Councilmember Derica Escamilla’s dog, Sumo, attacked three dogs and two people in separate incidents, leading to serious injuries and one dog being euthanized due to financial constraints. Although court rulings deemed Sumo "potentially dangerous," Escamilla has taken measures to prevent future incidents. She is running for reelection amid these controversies.
Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace played to a 1-1 tie in girls soccer, with Abby Peterson scoring for Edmonds-Woodway and Mia Rheinheimer netting the equalizer for Mountlake Terrace. Meanwhile, Archbishop Murphy defeated Meadowdale 2-0, and Monroe dominated Lynnwood 8-0. Upcoming matches include Edmonds-Woodway facing Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace taking on Shorewood, both scheduled for October 14.
Lynnwood University graduated over a dozen students Thursday, completing its annual six-week program. The program offers residents insight into city operations through presentations from city department leaders.
Nominations for the second annual Best of Lynnwood contest open until October 15. Sponsored by the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, the contest invites residents to vote for their favorite local businesses and organizations from October 22 to November 21.
The Port of Edmonds will clean the marina breakwater on Tuesday, Oct. 14, using Marine 16, a fire/rescue boat, to wash away bird droppings. This cleaning aims to mitigate odors and provides a training opportunity for firefighters. Boaters should exercise caution during the operation.