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The Foundation for Edmonds School District awarded $250,000 in scholarships to 84 graduating seniors from local high schools. Amitha Thomas received the $10,000 Innovation Scholarship for her efforts in promoting STEM education. The scholarships support students pursuing various postsecondary educational paths.
National Disability Independence Day falls on July 26, highlighting the importance of fire safety for individuals with disabilities. In Washington state, 11% of fire-related deaths in 2024 involved individuals with disabilities, prompting officials to emphasize proactive fire preparedness. The State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages all households to develop and practice evacuation plans.
The Latino Expo at Edmonds College will take place on July 26, 2025, in Edmonds, Washington. This festival aims to celebrate Latino culture and provide valuable resources for the local community. Attendees can expect various activities and educational opportunities.
The annual Lynnwood Luau will take place from 2-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, featuring dancing, music, and food at the Lynnwood Event Center. A Hawaiian Shirt Contest, sponsored by Kona Kitchen, will reward winners with gift certificates. While admission to the luau is free, VIP tickets offering reserved tables and food coupons are available for purchase.
Leadership Snohomish County appointed Adrianne Wagner as acting CEO and Kathy Solberg as chief strategic officer to enhance community leadership. Both leaders, recognized for their contributions to LSC, aim to strengthen the organization's impact during uncertain times. Applications for the Fall 2025 Signature Class are now open, fostering community-minded leaders.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Senate Republican Leader John Braun advocate for a constitutional amendment allowing the WA Cares Fund to invest in the stock market. The proposal aims to enhance funding for long-term care without raising taxes, but opposition warns it could lead to financial instability. Voters will decide on the measure on November 4.
Lynnwood City Council will discuss an ordinance to potentially lift its ban on retail cannabis sales at a meeting on July 14. Other agenda items include proposed electric vehicle charging fees and the establishment of a city youth council. The council aims to address these issues to enhance community engagement and city revenue.
The Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary Club donated $10,500 to the Edmonds School District's music program on July 8. The school board also approved a $4 million contract for energy-efficient LED lighting at Edmonds Woodway High School and adopted the 2025-2026 budget.
Washington's first plug-in ferry, the Wenatchee, will begin service across Puget Sound next week after a $133 million hybrid-electric conversion. Governor Bob Ferguson announced the ferry's debut during a demonstration, highlighting its status as the largest hybrid-electric ferry in North America. It aims to reduce fuel consumption and air pollution, although charging infrastructure will not be operational until 2029.
The trial of Alex Matthew Waggoner, 22, began in Snohomish County for the alleged murder of rideshare driver Abdikadir Gedi Shariif in January 2024. Prosecutors claim Waggoner shot Shariif eight times after a near-miss incident, while the defense argues Waggoner acted in self-defense due to fear and intoxication.