Jaime Mendez News: July 8, 2025

The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…

Fallen tree in Mountlake Terrace delays light rail service Tuesday night

A tree fell across Sound Transit’s light rail train tracks just north of the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, causing delays Tuesday night on the 1 Line between the Shoreline North…

Southbound I-5 mainline to close in downtown Seattle overnight July 11

Southbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle will close Friday night, July 11, and all southbound traffic will use the express lanes through early Saturday, July 12, the Washington State Department…

Sponsor spotlight: 6 simple steps to planning a memorable holiday party

Planning a holiday party should feel festive — not frantic. Whether you’re organizing a corporate celebration, a team appreciation dinner or a gathering for friends and family, getting ahead of…

Climate Protection: Last chance for the $7,500 EV discount

by Nick Maxwell

These last couple of weeks, there were flash floods in new places in Texas, more wildfires in California and Europe, and worse heatwaves in Europe, China, and the Eastern U.S….

Get help with your family research problems in Lynnwood July 19

Are you struggling with a family history research problem? The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering a free opportunity to bust through those genealogical Brick Walls on Saturday, July 19. Bring…

Homage Senior Services sells Lynnwood building, will move to Everett

by Ashley Nash

Homage Senior Services is moving to Everett after selling its Lynnwood headquarters – located in the former Wight’s Nursery Building at 5026 196th St. S.W. –in April for $11 million….

Nubian Jam to spotlight Black Heritage and Culture July 26

The 33rd annual Nubian Jam Community Celebration will take place from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd. Everett. Sponsored by the Snohomish County Black…

Rick Steves announces $1M Challenge Match for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

Local philanthropist Rick Steves has issued a $1 Million Challenge Match to the community as part of the public phase of the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LNC) capital campaign. The $26.5…

Jaime Mendez News: July 7, 2025

The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…

Edmonds Planning Board to review neighborhood centers and hubs, tree code revisions July 9

The Edmonds Planning Board at its Wednesday, July 9 meeting is scheduled to review the neighborhood centers and hubs draft permanent code and minor tree code revisions. The board will…

Economic Alliance launches countywide survey to inform trade advocacy efforts

Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has launched a new survey to measure the impact current trade policies are having on businesses across Snohomish County. The survey is open to all…

Help Homage Senior Services through national Meals on Wheels campaign July 10

Nearly 13 million older Americans are at risk of hunger, according to Meals on Wheels America. Homage Senior Services is participating in the national Meals on Wheels Day of Giving,…

North Sound Church welcomes Pastor John Ma

John Ma has joined Edmonds’ North Sound Church as the associate pastor of discipleship and young families. After spending the first decade of his life in Korea, Ma immigrated with…

Sponsor spotlight: Estate planning — tips for every family

by Nancy Ekrem

If juggling priorities were an Olympic sport, young parents would win the gold medal. Raising kids, advancing careers, paying off student loans, and saving for a home is a lot….

Kids are Bookin’ It: ‘Sasquatch’ offers fast-paced adventure, mystery

by Wendy Kendall

Sasquatch, by Roxanne Seubert Recommended for ages 7-14 Enjoy a fast-paced, middle-grade adventure, Sasquatch, by Roxanne Seubert. Set in the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, the story follows 13-year-old…

Dueling Democrats: 32nd District’s Ryu looks to unseat senator from her own party

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard

Two Democratic state lawmakers are set to clash in 2026 in one of the party’s strongholds in western Washington. State Rep. Cindy Ryu has launched a campaign to unseat Sen….

The Local Music Scene — Summer of Music: July Edition

by Rachel Gardner

Welcome to the summer of music in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace! With so much going on this will be a two part series, starting with July. July brings us…

Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 8

by Nathaniel Brown

This is the eighth and final installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here, part 4 here,…

Annual Edmonds Walk Back in Time event on pause — for now

This year’s City of Edmonds Walk Back in Time event, which showcases those buried in the Edmonds Cemetery, has been canceled — for now. The annual event usually takes place…

Edmonds council to vote on levy lid lift, police chief confirmation July 8

In addition to voting — as part of its consent agenda — whether to approve a $14.5 million levy lid lift to go before voters Nov. 4, the Edmonds City…

Edmonds St. Alban’s Episcopal Church hosting free food distribution July 9

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will host a popup food distribution event at the church from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9. The food will be available for those…

Development underway at former Rosewood Manor site

by David Carlos

The site of the once-storied Rosewood Manor at 8104 220th St. S.W. in Esperance is now under development, with plans for new single-family homes taking shape. The land has been subdivided, but details…

Art Beat Q & A with Ballinger Shakespeare Company’s founding members

by Nahline Gouin

Ballinger Shakespeare Company (BSC) makes its debut with a free, outdoor staging of Much Ado About Nothing at Edmonds’ Mathay-Ballinger Park, July 17-20. Co-founded by actor, playwright and educator Joe…

With approval of GOP megabill, Washington state braces for food stamp cuts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard

  About 170,000 Washingtonians stand to lose food stamp benefits under the Republican megabill that passed Congress Thursday, state officials estimate. Of those, 137,000 face obstacles from more stringent work…

Snohomish County Council to meet at Woodway Town Hall July 8

The Snohomish County Council’s Administrative Committee will meet in at Woodway Town Hall at 6 p.m. this Tuesday, July 8 — part of the council’s in-district annual meetings to give…

Reminder: Orphan Car Show July 12 in Edmonds

The Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club is hosting an Orphan Car Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. The show will be…

The Center: A Place of Hope founder Gregory Jantz dies

Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of mental health treatment and the founder of The Center: A Place of Hope in Edmonds, has died. Jantz “tragically lost his…

Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 7

by Nathaniel Brown

This is the seventh installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here, part 4 here, part 5…

Woodway Town Council to hold public hearing July 7 on Transportation Benefit District

The Woodway Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 7 at Woodway Town Hall, 23920 113th Pl. W., Woodway. Among the items on the agenda are proposed amendments…

Poet’s Corner: A New Day Borning

by Irene Myers

Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds Poetry Group. Dawn of a new age? An artist’s description of the act of creating? A view from…

Save the date for Economic Alliance Snohomish County summer networking event Aug. 27

The Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) and the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting the 2025 Summer Networking event at Everett’s Funko Field on Wednesday, Aug. 27 — an…

School board to vote July 8 on adopting 2025-2026 budget

The Edmonds School Board of Directors is scheduled to vote Tuesday, July 8 on adopting the Edmonds School District’s 2025-2026 budget. Some minor line-item changes were made to the budget…

Edmonds Police Blotter: June 26-July 1, 2025

June 26 23700 block 77th Avenue West: An Adult Protective Services referral alleged the neglect of an elderly female. 8500 block Main Street: A handgun was turned in to the…

Washington’s historian closes the book on a storied career in a melancholy mood

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard

This article was first published by TVW. John C. Hughes is, at root, a storyteller. As he marks the end of a nearly six-decade career that spanned hot-type newspapering on the…