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Community Transit is set to implement significant changes to its bus services starting September 14, enhancing connectivity and service frequency across Snohomish County. The updates include new routes and improved access to the Sound Transit Link 1 Line, aimed at reducing travel times and easing congestion.
South County Fire is hosting its annual Emergency Preparedness Expo on September 21, 2024, at the Community Life Center in Lynnwood. The free event will provide activities aimed at teaching lifesaving skills and will feature emergency professionals available to answer questions about disaster preparedness. Attendees can also receive a free Narcan kit and enter prize drawings.
National Arts in Education Week is being celebrated from September 9-13, emphasizing the importance of arts in education. The article highlights various art events in Edmonds, including the Third Thursday Art Walk and the Edmonds & Beyond Plein Air Paint Out, showcasing local artists and their works.
Community members and first responders gathered at the Edmonds Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park on September 11, 2024, to commemorate the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks. Retired firefighter Dave “Bronco” Erickson led the remembrance, highlighting the heroism of first responders on that tragic day.
The Foundation for Edmonds School District's 16th Annual Celebrate Schools Monster Mad Dash 5K and Fall Festival will take place on October 5, 2024, at Lake Ballinger in Mountlake Terrace. The event not only promises a fun-filled day for families with a race, costume contest, and live music but also aims to support educational resources for children in the Edmonds School District.
The Verdant Health Commission and the Latino Educational Training Institute are hosting a free walking event called "Walk with a Latina Doc" on September 21, 2024, at Meadowdale Middle School. Dr. Alina Urriola, a board-certified physician, will lead the event, providing an opportunity for community members to engage in a healthy activity and ask general health questions.
Lynnwood police reported a series of incidents from September 1 to September 3, 2024, including multiple warrant arrests, DUI arrests, and various thefts. The blotter highlights ongoing issues with domestic violence and property crimes in the area. This information is vital for community awareness and safety.
Meadowdale girls soccer team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over King’s in a non-conference match, thanks to a goal from senior captain Izzy Falarme. In a separate match, Edmonds-Woodway defeated Marysville Getchell 4-0, with Janie Hanson scoring three goals. Both teams are set to play again on September 12.
A lockdown was lifted at Lynnwood High School after a 16-year-old student was arrested for possessing a gun on campus. This incident raised safety concerns among students and staff, prompting a swift police response. The situation has highlighted ongoing discussions about school safety and gun control.
Lynnwood High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning due to a road rage incident involving a firearm, resulting in the arrest of a 16-year-old student. The incident took place shortly before 7:30 a.m. when a suspect reportedly brandished a gun while driving and subsequently entered the school parking lot.