Timely topic tonight: City to discuss new approaches for regulating stormwater
It may not sound very exciting, but as rainstorms continue to pound Edmonds, the topic is a timely one: The City of Edmonds Public Works Department is inviting residents to attend an open house tonight at the Edmonds Library regarding changes for regulating stormwater. Edmonds drainage system, which is composed of streams, lakes, wetlands, storm [...]
Written on November 19, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Sustainability and the Environment | Leave a comment
Heavy rain in forecast: Are you prepared?
The weather forecast is calling for more heavy rain today, and the City of Edmonds has some tips for residents and business owners to minimize possible flooding: - Check storm drains near your home and business and clear away any leaves and debris. Clogged grates are often the reason a street floods during a storm. [...]
Written on November 18, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment
Memorial service for Edmonds councilmember today
Edmonds City Councilmember Peggy Pritchard Olson will be remembered today at a public memorial service that starts at 2 p.m. at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Ms. Pritchard Olson, who was serving her second term on the Council, announced in May 2008 that she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [...]Edmonds foodies share favorite Thanksgiving recipes
What do the folks who really know food in Edmonds cook for Thanksgiving? We asked an Edmonds food writer, a personal chef and a restaurant owner/caterer to provide a few of their favorite recipes to share with readers of My Edmonds News. We hope you enjoy them. Nancy Leson, food writer, The Seattle Times. In [...]
Written on November 18, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds People | 2 Comments
One Edmonds man killed, two others injured today at 220th and 76th
A 63-year-old Edmonds man, who was severely injured this morning when his van was rear-ended by a pick-up truck and pushed into another vehicle at the corner of 220th Street Southwest and 76th Avenue West, has died at Harborview Medical Center. According to Sgt. Mike Blackburn of the Edmonds Police Department, the identities of the [...]A holiday treat
Heather Bansemer of Edmonds took this sweet photo of Namas Candy Store in downtown Edmonds, which is already decked out for the holidays. Edmonds will host its annual tree-lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at the corner of 5th Avenue and Bell Street.
Written on November 17, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Shopping | Leave a comment
It’s time to overhaul nation’s marijuana laws, Edmonds panelists agree
Edmonds travel writer Rick Steves was clearly prepared for the tough questions regarding U.S. marijuana laws at Monday nights "Marijuana: Its Time for a Conversation" forum, which was sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington and drew about 500 people to the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Yes, Steves said, he has had [...]
Written on November 17, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Events,Edmonds People,Public Safety | Leave a comment
Police Blotter
Among the police reports pulled from the Edmonds Police Department files for the past week: Nov. 11, 21400 block of 72nd Avenue Southwest: A senior care facility reported that an elderly patient hit a staff nurse with a tennis shoe. No charges were filed. Nov. 11, 7600 block of 212th Street Southwest: A fire was [...]Here’s your chance to vote for a turkey!
While its true that election season is over, you can still cast your vote for a turkey (or a ham, for that matter)! Tell us what food makes it an Edmonds kind of Thanksgiving? Pumpkin pie? A family favorite dish that only your mother knows how to prepare just right? Or maybe its the eggnog... [...]
Written on November 15, 2009 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Marijuana laws in the spotlight with Rick Steves tonight
A controversial subject comes to Edmonds on Monday, Nov. 16, when Edmonds own international travel writer and TV host Rick Steves hosts "Marijuana: Its Time for a Conversation," at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., starting at 7 p.m. The half-hour video looks at the impacts of federal and state marijuana [...]Tonight: Don’t throw money out the window – recycle it
Feel cold air coming in through your windows or under your doors? Heating bill too high? Dont waste your money -- instead, learn how to "recycle" it during the Sustainable Edmonds seminar on Home & Business Energy Efficiency at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Room 206, in [...]
Written on November 15, 2009 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment
Meadowdale football wins, girls soccer loses
Same schools, different results. Two Meadowdale High School teams played Columbia River in separate playoff games at Edmonds Stadium Saturday, but the outcome was positive for only one of them. Meadowdales football team defeated Columbia River 27-17 in a first-round 3A playoff game. The sixth-ranked Mavericks (11-0) now will face fourth-ranked Union from Vancouver (10-1) [...]Man suspected of Shoreline, Greenwood arsons in King County jail
A 46-year-old homeless man is now in King County Jail as a suspect in the early Friday morning fire at a Shoreline warehouse near 170th Street and Aurora Avenue N., which Edmonds firefighters were called to assist in fighting, plus a string of arson fires in Seattles Greenwood neighborhood. The man, who was picked up [...]Meadowdale faces Columbia River in football playoffs Saturday
Eighth-ranked Meadowdale High School will take on Columbia River Saturday in a 3A state high school football playoff game at Edmonds Stadium (located at EWHS, 2121th Street and 76th Avenue West). Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. Good luck to the Mavericks!
Written on November 13, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment
The Edmonds-Woodway Players to present ‘Ivanov’ Nov. 19-22
Mark your calendars for next Thursday-Sunday, when the Edmonds-Woodway Players present "Ivanov." The classic drama by Anton Checkhov will be performed by the play production class at Edmonds-Woodway High School. Once a man of great influence and means, Ivanov has fallen into debt and out of love with his wife, Anna, who is slowly dying [...]For your weekend…
The weather will be partly sunny (and cold!) today if you want to take the kids or the dog to the beach. Its a good weekend for a movie: the Edmonds Theater at 415 Main St. is showing Disneys 3-D "A Christmas Carol" with Jim Carrey (rated PG with some scary sequences/images) at 2:45, 4;45 [...]
Written on November 13, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Entertainment,Edmonds Events,Featured | Leave a comment
Edmonds firefighters called to assist with early morning Shoreline fire
Edmonds firefighters were called to assist with a major fire that destroyed N.W. Discount World near Aurora Avenue North and North 170th St. early this morning, according to several local reports. Edmonds commuters planning to drive southbound on Aurora Avenue this morning should plan alternate routes as that part of the highway is likely to [...]Give your home an energy makeover with efficient lighting, appliances
Switching to energy-saving lighting and appliances, and changing your daily habits regarding energy use, are two simple ways to lower your electricity bill, advised speakers at last weeks Sustainable Edmonds meeting on Home & Business Energy Efficiency. "The single best thing to reduce your lighting load is to change to compact fluorescent bulbs," said Laura [...]Warriors lose to Woodinville, end their run at state
The Lady Warriors of Edmonds-Woodway were eliminated from the 4A state high school tournament this afternoon after losing 3-2 to Woodinville this afternoon. The final: 25-20, 25-17, 20-25, 17-25, 12-15. Congratulations to the entire team for making it to state!Memorial service Nov. 18 for Peggy Pritchard-Olson
The public is invited to attend a memorial service for Edmonds City Councilmember Peggy Pritchard-Olson at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Ms. Pritchard-Olson, who was serving her second term on the Council, announced in May 2008 that she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [...]
Written on November 12, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Edmonds People,News | Leave a comment
Warrior volleyball team falls in first round of state tourney
The Edmonds-Woodway volleyball team lost 3-1 this morning to defending state champion Lewis and Clark from Spokane, and now drops to the losers bracket at the 4A state tournament in Kennewick. The Warriors will return to the court at 2 p.m. today vs. Woodinville High School, which lost 3-0 to Curtis High School from Tacoma. [...]Faster bus service coming soon on Highway 99
Its called Swift for a reason. Community Transit will unveil a new 17-mile transit service along Highway 99 at the end of November that promises to cut 25 percent off the travel time from the Aurora Village Transit Center through Edmonds to downtown Everett. Known as bus rapid transit, or BRT, the Swift system includes [...]
Written on November 12, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Traffic,News,Sustainability and the Environment | Leave a comment
McDonald McGarry Insurance collecting old flags for proper disposal
In honor of Veterans Day, McDonald McGarry Insurance is collecting U.S. flags to be recycled. If you have a tired, worn or faded flag at home, but dont know how to dispose of it properly, you can drop it off at 630 Main Street in downtown Edmonds during office hours (7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and [...]
Written on November 11, 2009 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Here and There Grill offers gourmet food on the go
Not many people can say their business model was inspired by a Little League concession stand, but thats where Edmonds resident Julie Malcolm got the idea for the Here and There Grill, a mobile lunch and dinner van that can be found at the corner of 4th and Dayton from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every Wednesday. [...]Edmonds police investigating apparent suicide at Brackett’s Landing
Edmonds police are investigating the apparent suicide this morning of a 66-year-old man at Bracketts Landing near the ferry terminal. According to an Edmonds Police Department news release, police and fire officials were dispatched to a reported gunshot at 91 Main St. When police arrived, they located the man with a single gunshot wound to [...]E-W Drill and Pom team starts season with trophy, Spirit award
The Edmonds-Woodway High School Drill and Pom team started the 2009-2010 school season with an unprecedented third place win at its first competition of the year at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland Nov. 7. Not only did the team receive a trophy for this high placement, it also brought home the Spirit award for [...]
Written on November 10, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Schools | Leave a comment
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