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Snohomish County plans to amend its code to permit co-living housing on multifamily residential lots, following state legislation. A public hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on August 13, allowing for both in-person and virtual attendance. Compliance with the new law is required by December 31, 2025.
Tyler Geving returns as the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors boys basketball head coach after leading the team to a 26-3 record and a state runner-up finish last season. Jennie Hershey, a 1991 graduate of the school, will take over as athletic coordinator, a role Geving vacated to focus on coaching. The upcoming school year begins on September 3, with basketball practices starting November 17.
Jaime Mendez News announced a partnership between the My Neighborhood News Network and Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to provide daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts with English subtitles. This collaboration aims to enhance community engagement through bilingual content.
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District will hold a special meeting on July 11 at 10 a.m. in the Lynnwood PFD Board Room. The agenda includes a development agreement and an executive session to review a publicly bid contract, with Zoom access available for remote viewing.
English artist George Chinnery's sketches of 19th-century Macau were highlighted at the third annual Sketcher Fest Edmonds by art professor Mário Linhares. Linhares emphasized that urban sketching has historical roots and discussed Chinnery's life and work, noting his influence on modern sketchers. The event, held at Graphite Art Center, connects past artists with contemporary practices.
Lynnwood officials celebrated the completion of a $3 million project that paved the last gravel road in the city near College Place Elementary. The improvements included sidewalks, drainage upgrades, and safety enhancements aimed at protecting school children and emergency responders. Public Works Director Jared Bond highlighted the project's significance during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Four Lynnwood City Councilmembers participated in a trash pickup event to assist residents affected by a garbage strike. Council Vice President Josh Binda stated, “This hands-on approach was our way of showing that we care.” Regular garbage collections resumed on Monday after nearly two weeks of disruption.
The Edmonds Arts Festival seeks passionate volunteers for director roles to help shape its 2026 event. Interested individuals can learn more during a casual gathering on July 23, 2025, at Brigid’s Bottle Shop. The festival, a local tradition since 1958, supports community arts initiatives through its foundation.
Sno-Isle Libraries sponsors a summer reading challenge, with logs due by September 2. Participants can win prizes by tracking reading time, with each 20 minutes counting towards a total of 10 hours for a free book. Libraries in Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace serve as collection points.
Edmonds resident Luke Madath won three titles at the 10th Annual Snohomish Summer Smash tennis tournament, defeating Shorewood’s Xander Gordon for the Boys Gold Singles title. Madath also secured victories in Boys Gold Doubles and Mixed Gold Doubles alongside his partners.