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Washington schools face challenges in sending students to outdoor education programs due to the elimination of grant funding from the state budget. Approximately 730 schools relied on the Outdoor Learning Grants program, which subsidized outdoor learning experiences for fifth- and sixth-graders, but funding cuts are expected to reduce student enrollment in these programs.
Philanthropist Rick Steves pledged $30,000 to help restore music education funding in the Edmonds School District, contingent on matching donations from others. The district needs to raise $120,000 by August 15, 2025, to maintain its music programs for over 300 students. Without this funding, middle school music education, which feeds into high school programs, will be lost.
Vehicle fires accounted for about 16% of all fire incidents in the U.S. from 2018 to 2022, with three fatalities reported in Washington state in 2024. The State Fire Marshal’s Office offers safety tips for preventing and responding to vehicle fires.
A recent road trip to Portland highlighted the importance of quality time with family, emphasizing meaningful conversations over distractions. With upcoming lane closures on I-5, families are encouraged to use travel time for connection or explore alternative summer outings. Local events, including free concerts and movie nights, provide additional opportunities for family fun.
Republic Services will resume waste and recycling pickup on July 21 in Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Woodway. The company suspended services on July 9 due to a Teamsters strike in Boston, which reached a tentative agreement on July 18.
A University of Washington student team developed a technology solution to enhance Snohomish County's ballot collection process. Their system, “Collect. Calculate. Dispatch,” aims to optimize pickups from 35 drop boxes serving over 533,000 voters, potentially improving efficiency in future elections.
An Edmonds man reports being charged a $4.99 “SEA Regulatory Response Fee” on DoorDash orders from Shoreline restaurants, totaling 22 instances. The fee, linked to Seattle’s PayUp ordinance, wrongly applies to Shoreline due to ZIP code overlap. DoorDash plans to refine its fee system to avoid such errors.
Critical injuries and deaths among children in Washington's welfare system rose to 92 in the first half of 2025, up from 78 in 2024. Factors include drug exposure, abuse, and neglect, with fentanyl being a significant contributor. Lawmakers are responding by emphasizing the need for stronger measures regarding opioid presence in homes.
Snohomish County seeks applications for affordable housing projects, including rental and emergency shelter developments. Approximately $1,054,917 in federal HOME funds is available for the 2026 program year, subject to funding availability. Interested parties can attend virtual information sessions on July 22 and July 24.
Washington's new cap on annual residential rent increases will be set at 9.683% for 2026, slightly lower than this year's limit. The legislation restricts rent hikes to 7% plus inflation, capped at 10%, and aims to provide predictability for renters while facing opposition from some landlords.