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Sarah Zabel replaces Lisa Edwards as Verdant Health Commission's interim Superintendent following Edwards' resignation. Zabel, previously chief operating officer at Swedish Edmonds, will lead a search for a permanent superintendent starting in early September.
Snohomish County PUD distributed free energy-efficient appliances to over 1,400 households with $5.3 million in state funding. The HEAR program, which prioritized low-income customers, provided new washer/dryer sets, induction stovetops, and heat pump water heaters before its June 30 deadline.
The Edmonds School Board declared Sept. 30 as Orange Shirt Day to honor Indigenous residential school survivors. This initiative recognizes the trauma inflicted on Indigenous communities by residential schools and encourages education on their history. Students and community members are urged to wear orange shirts to commemorate the day.
Border Patrol detained firefighters responding to a wildfire on the Olympic Peninsula. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between federal authorities and local emergency responders. Labor Day weekend traffic and a natural bodybuilding contest also made headlines in the area.
Edmonds community members will launch the “stubus – Indigenous Walking Tour” at 3:30 p.m. on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Oct. 13. The tour will explore 15 sites significant to the Coast Salish people, providing insights into their culture and history. Participants will learn about local art and stories tied to the region's Indigenous heritage.
Washington's Department of Natural Resources will conserve 77,000 acres of "structurally complex forests," while allowing logging on 29,000 acres. Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove described the plan as a significant advancement in forest conservation, despite dissatisfaction from both environmentalists and the logging industry.
The Sno-King International Folk Dance Club will host a live music event celebrating Oktoberfest on September 24 in Lynnwood, Washington. This event features a duet and promises to be a highlight for local music enthusiasts and Oktoberfest fans.
Patricia Ann Kuller, aged 96, passed away on August 21, 2025. A memorial service is scheduled for September 19 at Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle. Kuller was known for her long-term residence in Edmonds and her enduring marriage to John Kuller.
Scotty’s Food Truck features Wild Atlantic Lobster and Roasted Sweet Corn Chowder as its special this week. The dish combines roasted corn, fresh lobster, and vegetables in a rich lobster stock and is available from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday at Calvary Church parking lot in Edmonds.
Lynnwood City Council candidate Dio Boucsieguez admitted to performing songs with racist and sexually explicit lyrics, which were posted online under his name. He claims that the accounts do not belong to him and asserts that the music was uploaded illegally to discredit his campaign. Boucsieguez is currently running against incumbent Derica Escamilla for Position 1 on the council.