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"Outside Mullingar" opens on October 2, 2025, at As If Theatre in Kenmore, featuring Anthony and Rosemary, two introverted neighbors in the Irish countryside. A family feud ignites when Anthony's father plans to disinherit him, unearthing old secrets and hidden feelings. The play runs until October 19, with special "Pay What You Can" pricing from October 9-12.
Lee's Flowers showcases a stunning orange flower variety, captivating local gardeners and flower enthusiasts. The unique beauty of this bloom adds vibrancy to gardens across the region, highlighting the importance of local floriculture.
The Pedaling Relief Project delivered 300 pounds of food from Safeway to the North Helpline food bank. Volunteers use bicycles and electric bikes to collect and distribute donated food to local food access organizations. This effort supports the North Helpline's two food banks in Lake City and Bitter Lake.
Starbucks plans to close up to 125 stores nationwide, including several locations in the Puget Sound area. The company will update its app this weekend to reflect the closures. Affected stores include locations in Aurora, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, North Seattle, and Woodinville.
Shoreline College announces the start of its fall quarter for Continuing Education classes on September 26, 2025. The college offers a diverse range of courses designed for personal and professional development. Registration is now open for interested participants.
A rabid bat has been discovered in Seattle, prompting public health officials to urge anyone who may have come into contact with it to seek medical evaluation. Rabies can be life-threatening but is treatable if addressed before symptoms appear. Public Health typically reports rabid bats in the Seattle/King County area every 2-3 years.
Wildland firefighter Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez, detained by ICE while battling a wildfire in Washington state, was released after nearly four weeks without further action against him. His attorneys argued his arrest violated due process, prompting a habeas corpus petition. The government has acknowledged no justification for the enforcement action targeting emergency responders.
Last weekend's heavy rains caused water accumulation in the work zone on SR 104, delaying the fish culvert project. Crews are adding pumping capacity to prevent future flooding, but final paving may be postponed until spring 2026. Overnight lane closures are expected in November to complete sewer work on nearby streets.
The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation celebrated urban trees at Red Sky Gallery on September 23, 2025, featuring artist Jannelle Loewen's tree paintings. Kim Josund, the Foundation's president, emphasized the importance of urban trees for community well-being and presented a painting to Mayor Tom French as a symbol of gratitude for the city's environmental leadership.
Shorewood defeated Lynnwood in a high-stakes football match on September 25, 2025, held at Edmonds Woodway High School. Finn Bachler starred for Shorewood, showcasing his skills on the field. The game highlighted the competitive spirit of local high school football.