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Community Transit buses provide an economical option for attendees of the Evergreen State Fair, scheduled for August 21–26 and August 28–September 1, 2025. Adult fares are $2.50 or less, while youths ride free, making bus travel cheaper than parking at the fairgrounds. Buses drop off riders at the Red Gate entrance in Monroe.
State Representative Lauren Davis discussed the 2025 legislative session, highlighting her successful bipartisan Domestic Violence Co-Responder bill (HB 1498) and the Certified Peer Support Specialists bill (SHB 1427). The co-responder bill pairs law enforcement with victim advocates to support domestic violence survivors, funded by a fee on marriage licenses.
Language interpreters for Washington state's labor agency filed a lawsuit over $280,000 in unpaid payments dating back to 2021. Despite efforts to resolve the issue, interpreters report ongoing non-payment and express reluctance to continue working with the agency. The Department of Labor and Industries acknowledges the problem and aims to ensure interpreters receive owed compensation.
Verdant Health Superintendent Lisa Edwards announced her departure after five years, expressing confidence in her team's ability to continue serving the community. The Verdant Health Commission board will select an interim superintendent during its meeting on August 27.
Lynnwood police arrested 25-year-old Fox Curtis Fitzpatrick for uploading over 50 instances of child sexual abuse material. He faces five charges, including four counts of distribution, and was found carrying a concealed firearm without a permit. Fitzpatrick posted bail of $10,000 and was released the following day.
The Edmonds Center for the Arts will host "512: The Selena Experience" on August 16, celebrating the late Selena Quintanilla's music. Local Chamber of Commerce members can enjoy a 10% discount on tickets with the promo code SMALLBIZ10. The event marks a tribute to Selena as the 30th anniversary of her passing approaches.
Gesa Credit Union awarded over $75,000 to six school districts in Western Washington through its Affinity Debit Card program, part of a larger statewide initiative distributing nearly $440,000 to 31 districts. The funds will enhance academic programs, technology needs, and extracurricular activities, benefiting students and educators directly.
La Palmera will open on August 19, featuring mariachi music and a $5 Classic Margarita special for a week. The Lynnwood Luau on August 16 offers free tickets and celebrates Polynesian culture with food and entertainment. Family Days at local Edmonds restaurants provide half-off kids' menus on Mondays and Tuesdays.
DoorDash continues to charge Edmonds resident John Rumpelein a $4.99 Seattle fee for deliveries from Shoreline restaurants, despite the fee not being applicable in his area. Rumpelein plans to switch to GrubHub and raise awareness among local restaurants about the issue.
The number of concealed pistol licenses in Washington surged to 713,195 by the end of July, reflecting a jump of over 14,000 licenses this year. This increase coincides with the approval of a new law requiring applicants to secure a permit before purchasing firearms, set to take effect in May 2027. Despite a decline in crime, many residents feel unsafe and are opting for self-defense measures.