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Good morning Edmonds! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new aquifer rules could change development and water protection in Edmonds
  • Who’s now making key decisions for South County Fire services?
  • How January light rail closures could disrupt Edmonds commuters’ Seattle trips

Also on today's calendar: Edmonds Heights Performing Arts Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone (AMT, 9th-12th Grade) and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 52, low: 47.
  • Sunday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 53 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Edmonds adopts Critical Areas Ordinance with new aquifer area restrictions (heraldnet.com) — Edmonds residents should know the City Council has narrowly approved new Critical Areas Ordinance rules that restrict stormwater wells near the Deer Creek aquifer, the city’s main drinking water source. Supporters say the move better protects against PFAS contamination, while some staff and councilmembers warn it could complicate development and invite legal challenges as the city pursues further study.
   

• Three South County Fire Commissioners sworn in (myedmondsnews.com) — South County Fire has sworn in three commissioners, including a newly elected representative for District 1, which covers nearby communities many Edmonds residents rely on for fire and emergency services. The board also selected its chair and vice chair and outlined how residents can attend regular and work-session meetings in person or online.
   

• Upcoming closures on the 1 Line throughout January (myedmondsnews.com) — Light rail riders traveling between Edmonds and Seattle will face several weekend and late-night disruptions on Sound Transit’s 1 Line throughout January, with buses replacing trains between Capitol Hill and SODO during key maintenance windows. Trains will still run every 15 minutes between Lynnwood and Capitol Hill, helping Edmonds commuters connect, but riders should plan for about 30 extra minutes and watch for playoff-related adjustments.
   

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    Friday January 9
  • 1-Day Labor & Birth Mini Series 1/9/26 Friday
    Hall Creek Office Park , 6912 220th St SW , Mountlake Terrace
    9:00 am
  • Family Story Time
    Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
    10:00 am
  • 健康保險與醫療服務協助: Medicare, Health Insurance and Healthcare Navigation Help
    Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
    2:00 pm
  • Shorecrest Hip Hop
    Shorecrest High School , 15343 25th Ave NE , Shoreline
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing a sweet Cat named Norman from the Maplewood neighborhood.
    Please let us know if you see him. He’s very friendly, with a yellow collar with bell. (Nextdoor Pine Ridge Park)
  • Update: I have a vet appointment scheduled today for microchip check and an exam
    I had someone suddenly give me this dog and just want to make sure she’s not stolen or lost as I’m not sure her full background and history I’ll be… (Nextdoor Central Edmonds)
  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Edmonds. Apply here.
  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Edmonds. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmonds here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Lynnwood

  • High school sports roundup for Jan. 6, 2025 (myedmondsnews.com)
  • Gov. Ferguson, government and aviation leaders, announce Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator (lynnwoodtimes.com)
  • Snohomish County Arts 2025: Top Cultural Events, Exhibitions, and Performances of the Year (lynnwoodtimes.com)

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