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🌱 Patch AM: How are state mandates quietly straining Edmonds’ city and school budgets?
Happening soon: Social Bridge In Person at LFP Town Center (Washington State) on the Edmonds Patch calendar
Hello Edmonds! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How are state mandates quietly straining Edmonds’ city and school budgets?
- Want to learn how to happily embrace your inner goblin?
Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Edmondsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Some sun, with a high of 43 and low of 35 degrees.
- Monday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 45, low: 34.
- Tuesday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Government finance and you: Part 6 (myedmondsnews.com) — State mandates are driving up costs for Edmonds, from higher public defender expenses to school funding structures that rely on local levies approved by Edmonds School District voters. This installment of a finance series explains how unfunded state requirements, court rulings and new regulations squeeze local budgets, forcing Edmonds and nearby cities to juggle core services, compliance and taxpayer expectations. 
Find out what's happening in Edmondsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• ‘Goblin Mode' with author McKayla Coyle explores comfort and imperfection Jan. 6 (myedmondsnews.com) — An upcoming Sno-Isle Libraries virtual program invites Edmonds-area residents to spend an hour online with local author McKayla Coyle, exploring “goblin mode” as a cozy, imperfect way to live. On Jan. 6, 2026, participants can join via Zoom to hear tips on embracing quirks through dressing, decorating, foraging and crafting, with a recording later available on YouTube.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Social Bridge In Person at LFP Town Center (Washington State)
Third Place Commons , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Lake Forest Park
1:00 pm - Alger Betwixt & Between Dance
Alger Community Hall , 18735 Parkview Lane , Burlington
2:00 pm - Christmas Celebration
Elements Massage , 2902 164th St SW Ste D1 , Lynnwood
5:00 pm - Fiber Social
Third Place Commons , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Lake Forest Park
3:00 pm - SWING — Lynnwood Ballroom Dance
Lynnwood Ballroom Dance , 19505 44th Ave W Suite I , Lynnwood
6:45 pm - Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
6:30 pm - West Seattle Class
Fauntleroy Church , 9140 California Ave SW , Seattle
7:00 pm - SEASONS GEEKINGS Theme Trivia | Dave & Buster's Lynnwood WA 730p TUE 12/30
Dave & Buster's Lynnwood , 18606 Alderwood Mall Pkwy , Lynnwood
7:30 pm - OPEN LATE CLOSED EARLY
Third Place Commons , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Lake Forest Park
9:00 am - Wonderland Play Group
Mountlake Terrace Library - Sno-Isle Libraries , 23300 58th Ave W , Mountlake Terrace
10:00 am - Open Mic at Peace of Mind Brewery
Peace of Mind Brewing , 18411 Hwy 99 , Lynnwood
7:00 pm - New Years Eve with 80's Ladies & ARENA @ Aurora Borealis!
Aurora Borealis , 16708 Aurora Ave N , Shoreline
8:00 pm
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson announces the partial reopening of State Route 2 after extensive damage from recent flooding.
11:48AM on Dec 26: Governor Bob Ferguson provides an update on repairs to State Route 2, which sustained extensive damage during recent flooding. (Nextdoor )
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1384671-1) in Edmonds. Apply here.
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Lynnwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmonds here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mountlake Terrace
- WSP Trooper assaulted, stolen patrol vehicle leads to high-speed I-5 chase (lynnwoodtimes.com)
- Government finances and you: Part 5 (myedmondsnews.com)
- First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNWB) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages (marketbeat.com)
Lynnwood
- South Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood open Sunday, Dec. 28 (myedmondsnews.com)
- Lynnwood plans massive sewage plant rebuild; Edmonds neighbors say they were caught off guard (myedmondsnews.com)
- US-2 to partially reopen, Skykomish section closed for bridge inspections (lynnwoodtimes.com)
Ok Edmonds! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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