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Sound Transit provides special Sounder train service for the Seattle Mariners game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 28. The inbound train departs Everett at 9:45 a.m., with return trains scheduled 45 minutes after the game ends. Additional transit options include Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro services.
Starbucks will close 17 local stores in Seattle and surrounding areas as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan, which also involves laying off 900 nonretail employees. The closures include locations in Edmonds, Lynnwood, and several other cities. Saturday marks the final day of operations for these stores.
Mary Carmela Kurfess, 95, passed away on September 20, 2025, in San Diego after a brief illness. A devout Roman Catholic, she was known for her community involvement and family dedication, leaving behind four children and nine grandchildren. A Catholic mass celebrating her life will be held on October 6, 2025, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Mountlake Terrace, WA.
Hundreds gathered at the Lynnwood Event Center for the annual Hope is Brewing breakfast, raising over $190,000 for Volunteers of America Western Washington projects. The event highlighted the nearing completion of the $26.5 million Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, set to open in January as a hub for community services.
Housing Hope plans to break ground on Scriber Place in partnership with the Edmonds School District on October 1, 2025. This project aims to provide essential housing solutions for families in need. Local residents express support for such initiatives, highlighting the urgent need for affordable housing.
A wildland firefighter, Rigoberto Hernandez, was released from ICE detention after nearly four weeks, following his arrest while battling a wildfire in Washington state. Legal representatives claimed his arrest violated due process, and the government has since dismissed proceedings to remove him from the country. Hernandez expressed gratitude for the community's support during his ordeal.
Verdant Health approved $6.5 million in funding for 43 community partners in South Snohomish County aimed at enhancing residents' health and well-being. The increased budget addresses community needs following cuts in federal health funding. Key focus areas include mental health services for youth and access to direct health care.
Lynnwood Event Center unveiled new signage Tuesday, reflecting its name change from Lynnwood Convention Center. Executive Director Janet Pope emphasized that the rebranding aims to create a more inclusive environment for community engagement and events.
Residents of Royalwood in Bothell express concerns over rising rent in their manufactured home community. Local officials are urged to address these increases, which threaten housing stability. Community members fear that escalating costs may force them to sell their homes.
Lynnwood's new Japanese restaurant, Tokuni, will open for a soft launch from October 1 to 31. The menu features specialties like tonkatsu, a deep-fried pork dish, and donburi, a rice bowl topped with various ingredients. Owner Vitaitip “Goi” Sophonsiwong also plans to offer curry, sukiyaki, and vegetarian options.