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Young artists invited to enter ‘Design Together, Discover Together’ art contest in October

Grab your markers, paints, crayons or tablet—whatever is your jam—it’s time to let your imagination roll! Community Transit launched the “Design Together, Discover Together” youth art contest, open to...

Former sheriff and wife launch new nonprofit to empower struggling youth in Snohomish County

Former Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney and his wife, Jill, have announced the creation of the Lead The Way Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing leadership, encouragement and direction...

Eagle Scout builds playground for dogs at Lynnwood’s PAWS shelter

A Lynnwood Eagle Scout has turned a service project into a source of daily joy for shelter dogs awaiting adoption. Rudransh Bhattacharya, a ninth grader at H.M. Jackson High School...

Teen environmentalists envision a sustainable future during annual summit

Fifty local high school students gathered last week at the Edmonds Waterfront Center to discuss environmental issues and propose solutions.  During the opening program for the third annual Edmonds Youth...

Inside the Washington juvenile prison opening next month

For the past few weeks, Kendrick Rochelle has been going to Washington’s overcrowded youth prison in Chehalis to build relationships with the young men held there. Rochelle is trying to...

Rehearsals start in September for Northwest Girlchoir 

Students in grades 1-12 are invited to join one of Northwest Girlchoir's choirs for an open rehearsal during visiting days Monday, June 9- Wednesday, June 11. The group welcomes all...

Foundation for Edmonds School District: Free camps and free meals all summer 

The Foundation for Edmonds School District’s Summer Camp will take place from June 25-Aug. 21. The camp features fun, hands-on learning activities, and a free lunch is available daily for...

South District Court’s Law Day helps fifth graders understand and appreciate justice system

The Snohomish County District Court South Division welcomed over 700 fifth graders from the Edmonds School District into its courtrooms Thursday for the court’s 36th annual Law Day event. The...

Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation awards scholarships to 13 emerging student artists

The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation (EAFF) on Wednesday awarded 13 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in the visual arts. The awards were made during the EAFF annual Scholarship...

No fixes on horizon for crowding crisis in WA’s youth prisons

Problems with overcrowding have enveloped the Green Hill School juvenile detention center in Chehalis for nearly two years, leading to unsafe conditions for the minors incarcerated there and the...

Edmonds Youth Environmental Summit to host third annual event at waterfront center May 30

High school students concerned about the environment and climate stability are invited to attend the third annual Edmonds Youth Environmental Summit, Friday, May 30 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center,...

House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month for April 2025

The My Neighborhood News Network has launched a partnership with the House of Wisdom, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit supporting immigrant students. Monthly, we will be featuring students and tutors in...

House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month for March 2025

The My Neighborhood News Network has launched a partnership with the House of Wisdom, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit supporting immigrant students. Monthly, we will be featuring students and tutors in...

Creature Features with Imagine Children’s Museum at MLT Library March 22

Investigate Pacific Northwest wild mammals and discover the unique features that help these animals thrive in their environment from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 22 at the Mountlake Terrace Library. This...

House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month for February 2025

The My Neighborhood News Network has launched a partnership with the House of Wisdom, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit supporting immigrant high school and college students. Monthly, we will be featuring...

Puget Sound youth invited to enter Edmonds Center for Arts poetry slam competition

Edmonds Center for the Arts invites Puget Sound youth to submit samples of spoken word performance for the WE SPEAK youth poetry slam competition. ECA’s annual WE SPEAK is a...

State agency accepting nominations for foster youth to throw first pitch at April 27 Mariners game

Do you know a child or youth in foster care who loves baseball? The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now accepting nominations for one...

Washington lawmakers confront juvenile detention overcrowding crisis

Overcrowding at Washington’s biggest juvenile detention center has grown to crisis levels over the past year. A slew of bills in Olympia look to chip away at the problem. Some...

Edmonds School District High School Students of the Month for December 2024

Edmonds Heights K-12 Landon Nash Last summer I had the great experience of working for the Edmonds School District in their IT Internship program. Traveling each day to different schools within...

House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month for November 2024

The My Neighborhood News Network has launched a partnership with the House of Wisdom, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit supporting immigrant high school and college students. Monthly, we will be featuring...

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