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Hi Edmonds! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What would Esperance annexation really mean for Edmonds neighbors?
  • Which Edmonds-Woodway sports legends just joined the Hall of Fame?
  • How healthy is the soil under your Edmonds garden beds?

Also on today's calendar: Musical Comedy Murders of 1940- A comedy play and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Esperance residents discuss potential annexation into Edmonds (heraldnet.com) — A packed meeting at Chase Lake Elementary brought Esperance and Edmonds residents together to debate a possible annexation that could reshape taxes, policing, zoning, and park and bridge investments. City leaders outlined a two-phase plan and potential state sales-tax credits, while neighbors voiced sharp disagreements over voting rights, housing affordability, and whether joining Edmonds would truly benefit their community.
   

2. Edmonds-Woodway honors 2026 Hall of Fame inductees (myedmondsnews.com) — Edmonds-Woodway High School has inducted a new class into its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame, celebrating standout athletes, teams, and community contributors tied to Edmonds and Woodway. From record-setting track stars to historic tennis and basketball squads, the honorees reflect decades of local sports success that many Edmonds families watched, played in, or helped support.
   

3. Planting Edmonds: Soil is the soul of every garden (myedmondsnews.com) — Local gardeners in Edmonds are encouraged to use fall as the prime time to test and rebuild their soil with compost, mulch, and cover crops so next year's beds thrive. The column highlights local Master Gardener email help, WSU Extension resources, and Snohomish County programs, giving you practical, science-based steps to improve your own Edmonds garden this season.
   

4. Some UnitedHealthcare Medicare plans to become out of network at Providence (heraldnet.com) — If you rely on Swedish Edmonds or Providence Everett with a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage HMO or PPO plan, those providers are set to go out of network on January 1. Traditional Medicare and employer plans aren't affected, but impacted Edmonds-area seniors should review letters from their insurer, consider alternative plans during Medicare open enrollment, and check if they qualify for in-network continuity of care.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This sweet boy keeps coming to my yard, does anyone know if he has a home?
    I'd take him in myself but I've already got two kitties.. He's a very affectionate baby, just loves pets and seems healthy. (Nextdoor Pine Street Park)
  • LOST DOG
    Black Australian Shepherd with pink collar is still missing. She escaped yesterday 9/30 around 2:30pm on C Ave near Pine St. in Edmonds. If found,… (Nextdoor Pine Street Park)
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  • Karman Space & Defense posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Clerk in Mukilteo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmonds here.

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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