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Edmonds College earned the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation from the NSA through 2030. The institution has been a leader in cyber defense education since 1999, providing students with hands-on experience in digital forensics and cybersecurity. This recognition underscores the program’s commitment to producing skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Sound Transit will extend Link 1 Line service until 2 a.m. on July 4, operating on a Sunday schedule. The last train to Lynnwood City Center Station will leave Angle Lake Station at 1:40 a.m. on July 5. ST Express bus routes will maintain a normal Sunday schedule, while the Sounder N Line will not operate.
Washington state will implement new laws on July 1, including a 38% increase in hunting and fishing license fees and a 6-cent gas tax hike. The measures aim to address a significant budget shortfall while also introducing workplace protections for immigrants and stricter regulations for gun dealers.
The Mukilteo community will gather on July 3 to remember 13-year-old Jayda Johnson, who was killed in a shooting last year. Family and friends will share memories and raise awareness about youth violence during the event at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. Jayda's mother emphasized the lasting impact of her daughter's death on the community.
Snohomish County's primary elections approach, with ballots due on August 5. Six candidates, including incumbent Councilmember Derica Escamilla, compete for two Lynnwood City Council seats, with Brandon Kimmel advocating for public safety and tax reform.
Permits for new housing projects in Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties have dropped by about one-third, contributing to a slight decrease in construction spending this year. Experts attribute this decline to uncertainty from tariffs imposed on imported goods and rising interest rates, prompting builders to pause new projects.
More than 300 people attended a memorial for former State Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney in Seattle on June 28. Attendees, including family members and civic leaders, honored Kenney's legacy as a trailblazer for the Latino community and an advocate for working families. Kenney served in the Washington Legislature from 1997 to 2013, focusing on education and community development.
Lynnwood Today published an article highlighting the importance of community engagement, emphasizing the personal experiences of a new resident in Edmonds. The piece reflects on the significance of building connections and support networks within local communities.
The Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce hosts the “Par 4 Parks” golf tournament on July 18 to raise funds for local youth programs. Standard tickets are priced at $189, and participants can win prizes including a Lexus and $1 million for a hole-in-one. Registration closes on July 14 or when sold out.
Two Meadowdale High School seniors, Grace Shwaiki and Satee Gaim, received $2,000 scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Edmonds for exemplifying leadership and community service. Shwaiki will study architecture at Cascadia College, while Gaim plans to pursue engineering at a higher education institution.