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Providence Hospital will host a free webinar on youth gun safety on June 10 from 7-8 p.m. The event, organized with Be SMART and the Snohomish County Health Department, aims to promote responsible gun storage and prevent youth gun injuries.
Nightly closures of State Route 520 over Portage Bay will occur from June 2 to June 5, affecting traffic between I-5 and Montlake Boulevard. Eastbound SR 520 will close on June 2 and 3, while westbound closures will take place on June 4 and 5. These closures are part of the ongoing SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project, expected to be completed by 2031.
Edmonds School District athletes excelled at the WIAA State 2A/3A/4A Track and Field Championship, with standout performances from Dubiel and Pontak. The event concluded on June 1, 2025, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, where several athletes secured top-eight medals.
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board will discuss updates on its master plan, focusing on financing, housing, and roads. Residents can attend the meeting in person or participate remotely via Zoom.
The Edmonds Food Bank will partner with Lift Every Voice Legacy and the Edmonds Waterfront Center for the Juneteenth at the Beach event on June 19. The celebration will feature live performances, a film screening, and a food drive benefiting the food bank. Community members are encouraged to donate essential food items during the event.
The Lynnwood City Council will hold briefings on the unified development code and subarea plans during its work session on June 2. The council also plans to meet in a closed executive session to assess public employment applicants. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Lynnwood City Hall and will be live streamed.
Washington landlords face a rent increase cap of 10% or less through 2025, following the enactment of House Bill 1217. The legislation aims to provide stability for tenants amid rising living costs, although it has drawn criticism from some Republicans who argue it could hinder property development.
The Edmonds School Board honored Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace students for achievements in robotics and journalism during its May 27 meeting. Mountlake Terrace High School's journalism team received the First Amendment Press Freedom Award for the 12th consecutive year, while Lynnwood High School's Royal Robotics and Mountlake Terrace's Chill Out Robotics teams excelled at the 2025 FIRST National Championship.
Taylor Russell will speak about the history of the Snohomish Pioneer Cemetery at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meeting on June 4. The cemetery, founded in 1876, contains over 300 graves of early pioneers, many of which lack proper burial records or headstones. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Park in Lynnwood and will also be streamed live on Zoom.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Mark Duane Langford on June 14 in Edmonds. The event will honor his remarkable contributions and cherished memories, following his untimely passing.