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1. Edmonds Police Blotter: Aug. 17-30, 2026 (myedmondsnews.com) — Recent police reports from across Edmonds detail vandalism, fraud, DUI arrests, domestic disputes, thefts, and several warrant arrests between Aug. 17 and 30. Incidents span familiar streets like Highway 99, Main Street, Edmonds Way, and local parks and hospitals, giving residents a clear picture of current crime patterns and safety concerns in their neighborhoods.
2. Prep volleyball: Belova leads Warriors to 3-1 win over Liberty (myedmondsnews.com) — Edmonds-Woodway junior Eva Belova powered the Warriors volleyball team to a 3-1 home win over Liberty with 19 kills and 11 digs in their season opener. Playing in front of an enthusiastic Edmonds crowd, the team rallied from multiple deficits and now looks ahead to a key matchup against defending District 1 champion Everett on Thursday night.
3. Washington cities spend millions on Flock cameras. Do they s... (lmtribune.com) — Edmonds is among at least eight Washington cities that have shut off or ended contracts for Flock automated license plate reader cameras after vandalism and public backlash. While some police departments tout crime-solving benefits, many agencies, including Edmonds, are reconsidering whether the technology's costs, privacy concerns, and mixed results justify continued use of the system.
4. Bikini baristas win more than $1.8 M in wage-theft case (lynnwoodtimes.com) — A King County judge has ordered more than $1.8 million in back pay and penalties for 70 former bikini baristas after finding their employer violated Washington wage and hour laws. One of the affected Beehive Espresso stands previously operated in Edmonds before closing, tying this major worker-rights case to a former local business many residents may remember.
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