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Washington has made it illegal to buy or sell English ivy, a vine known for damaging trees and native plants. The state added English ivy and 18 other species to its noxious weed quarantine list, requiring existing plants to be destroyed to prevent their spread. Public support for the ban was significant, with local organizations advocating for the decision.
Local author Oliver Popa, 7, will read his picture book “Drippey Plants a Garden” at Edmonds Bookshop on July 25, followed by a coloring activity. The event offers the community a chance to engage with one of the youngest authors to read at the shop. Additionally, a day of events on Whidbey Island includes a film screening and hiking on July 26.
A Snohomish County jury found 22-year-old Alex Matthew Waggoner guilty of second-degree murder for the January 2024 shooting of rideshare driver Abdikadir Gedi Shariif. Prosecutors presented evidence showing Waggoner, armed and intoxicated, shot Shariif 11 times after a near-collision. Sentencing is scheduled for September 17.
Scotty’s Food Truck operates from July 17-19 at Calvary Church parking lot in Edmonds from 3:30-7:30 p.m. The menu features dishes like Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad and Fish Tacos, catering to local food enthusiasts.
The City of Woodinville has joined the Bee City USA initiative to support native pollinators, promoting biodiversity over reliance on honeybees. Local actions include enhancing habitats with native plants and reducing pesticide use. Other municipalities in the region are encouraged to follow suit to protect their ecosystems.
Snohomish County Elections will mail ballots for the August 5 primary to about 470,000 registered voters, with delivery starting this week. Voters will find local races and ballot measures on their ballots, while approximately 60,000 voters will not receive a ballot due to a lack of races.
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Lynnwood after his 4-year-old son accidentally shot the boy's mother with an unsecured firearm. The woman, 42, suffered a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her arm and was taken to Harborview Medical Center. The child retrieved the weapon from his sleeping father, who faces charges of reckless endangerment and unlawful storage of a firearm.
Prices for the Discover Pass in Washington state will rise from $35 to $45 on Oct. 1, the first increase since its launch in 2011. The Washington State Legislature approved the hike to address inflation and improve services. Sno-Isle Libraries provides free access to Discover Passes for library cardholders.
An Edmonds man, Alex Matthew Waggoner, testified in court about fatally shooting rideshare driver Abdikadir Gedi Shariif in January 2024. Waggoner initially denied involvement but later admitted to the shooting, claiming self-defense as Shariif attempted to run him over. The trial continues in Snohomish County Superior Court.
Melody Arunga joins Pacific Crest Savings Bank as a senior credit analyst, bringing over 20 years of retail and commercial lending experience. She will analyze borrowers' creditworthiness to help clients secure favorable lending terms. Arunga was attracted to the bank for its community involvement and long-term employee retention.