Wilson Strategic honored for ‘Not That Joe Wilson’ campaign

Wilson Strategic Communications, the Edmonds public affairs firm run by Edmonds City Councilmember D.J. Wilson, was presented Friday night with a Politics magazine Reed Award for work related to the campaign of Joe Wilson, who ran successfully for the position of Snohomish County Superior Court judge last fall. "Not That Joe Wilson," earned an award [...]
Written on January 30, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds People,News | 1 Comment

It’s show time at The Dining Dog, as the Fine Living Network comes to Edmonds

Sixteen-year-old Tiffany is dressed for a night on the town, wearing her finest red velvet dress, a satin bow atop her head. She is one of nearly 20 dogs gathered with their owners at The Dining Dog in Edmonds Firdale Village Friday night as a camera crew from cable televisions Fine Living Network sets up [...]
Written on January 30, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds People,Edmonds Restaurants | Leave a comment

Warrior, Maverick girls roll to victory

The Edmonds-Woodway and Meadowdale girls basketball teams rolled to easy victories in high school basketball action Friday night, while the Warrior boys suffered a 50-48 defeat at the hands of Mountlake Terrace. The Warrior girls beat Mountlake Terrace 54-39, with Ashley Albertson scoring 16 and Alex Kenney adding 14. The Lady Mavericks, meanwhile, defeated Mariner, [...]
Written on January 30, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Edmonds woman heading to Haiti on humanitarian mission

One tragic result of the recent earthquake in Haiti is the number of children left not only without homes, but without parents. The thought of those orphans -- estimated to be in the tens of thousands -- has been on the mind of Karianna Wilson, an Edmonds resident and mother of two toddlers. So when [...]
Written on January 28, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds People,News | 2 Comments

Reminder: No school in Edmonds Friday

Its a teacher in-service day for the Edmonds School District Friday, so all classes are canceled. School will resume as usual on Monday, Feb. 1.
Written on January 28, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools,News | Leave a comment

Peking Acrobats add special hour-long show at 11 a.m. Feb. 1

The Peking Acrobats have been enchanting audiences worldwide since 1958 with their graceful presentation of their ancient folk art, acrobatics. The group performed a sold-out show at the Edmonds Center for the Arts Sunday, but heres good news for those who didnt get a ticket: The Center has added a special one-hour show at 11 [...]
Written on January 28, 2010 | Posted in Featured | 1 Comment

Edmonds-Woodway girls down Meadowdale, 73-54

The Lady Warriors avenged an earlier loss to Meadowdale - the Warriors only defeat this season - by beating the Mavericks 73-54 at home Wednesday night. Angela Woods led the way for E-W, scoring 20 points, while Sydney Donaldson added 16. Leading scorer for the Mavericks were Margreet Barhoum and Kate Rickel with 9 apiece. [...]
Written on January 27, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

City budget, campaign finance reform hot topics for Council Tuesday night

Money -- including a status report on the citys biennial budget and a proposal to put a limit on mayor and city council campaign donations -- was the main topic of conversation at Tuesday nights Edmonds City Council meeting, In a brief presentation to the council, Mayor Gary Haakenson noted that the city is midway [...]
Written on January 27, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Poll: Campaign donation limits in Edmonds?

Publishers note: This poll was originally posted when Councilmember Bernheim made his proposal in November 2009. We are reposting it here so that citizens can express their opinion on the idea of local campaign finance reform. Do you support a $750 limit on campaign donations to Edmonds City Council and mayoral races?(polling)
Written on January 27, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | 1 Comment

Boys basketball: Mavericks down Warriors, 61-53

Meadowdales boys basketball team beat cross-town rival Edmonds-Woodway 61-53 on the Mavericks home court Tuesday night. Leading scorer for the Mavericks was Connor Hamlett with 22, while Sam Werner added 18. Andy Willcock led the Warriors with 15.
Written on January 26, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Council to hold public hearing Tuesday on proposed campaign spending limit

Edmonds City Council President Steve Bernheims November 2009 proposal to limit campaign contributions to $750 for city council and mayoral elections will get a public hearing at Tuesday night’s council meeting. The public airing comes at a time when campaign contribution limits have dominated the news, given the U.S. Supreme Courts rejection last week of  corporate [...]
Written on January 25, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Relive the 1940s: USO Big Band dance at Madrona K-8 School Thursday

Come for a night of great jazz music and dancing at Madrona K-8 School’s USO Dance from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday, Jan. 28. EWHS Jazz I & II and the Madrona Jazz band will be performing, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes of the 1940s era. The school is located at 9300 236th [...]
Written on January 25, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Q & A with new City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis

Meet your newest Edmonds City Councilmember, Diane Buckshnis, who was appointed to the Edmonds City Council last week to fill Council Position No. 4. Q: What would like your constituents to know about you? A: I do not consider myself a politician and have no political aspirations other than to serve my Edmonds community. I [...]
Written on January 24, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Edmonds Bird Fest social and planning meeting Jan. 28

Edmonds bird and backyard wildlife enthusiasts will gather during the Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat Project and Puget Sound Bird Fest social and planning meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Room 206. Find out about the community certification celebration planned for April, and what you can do [...]
Written on January 24, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Events,News | Leave a comment

Friday night basketball roundup: Girls win, boys lose

Edmonds-Woodway and Meadowdale girls basketball teams both scored victories in Friday night Wesco South basketball action, while the boys teams for both schools suffered defeats. At Mariner High School, the Lady Warriors defeated the Marauders 62-31. Sydney Donaldson was high scorer for E-W, with 14, while Angela Woods added 12. The Lady Mavericks, meanwhile, beat [...]
Written on January 23, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Scuba diver’s cause of death ‘near drowning’, medical examiner says

According to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner, a man scuba diving near the Edmonds ferry dock in early January died of "near drowning." Garth Klein, 50, of Newcastle, was pulled unconscious from the water at Bracketts Landing Underwater Park on Jan. 3. Fellow divers rescued him near a jetty, 15 feet below surface, after hearing [...]
Written on January 23, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Breakout Improv presents Girl Meets Boy in Edmonds Saturday

Join Breakout Improv for Girl Meets Boy Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Phoenix Theatre, located in Edmonds’ Firdale Village, 9673 Firdale Ave. The show will be followed by an 18-and-over performance of adult-themed material with Ten:02 at 10:02 p.m. Tickets, $8 for general admission and $6 for students, are available at brownpapertickets.com or breakoutimprov.com.
Written on January 22, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment

Ballots in the mail for school levy election

Starting Friday, Edmonds voters will begin receiving mail-in ballots for the Feb. 9 Edmonds School District Replacement School Programs and Operation Levy. "This measure is not additional funding --  it is what we need in order to continue to operate each day," School Board President Ann McMurray said. "It directly supports the learning and teaching [...]
Written on January 22, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools | Leave a comment

High school still needs community volunteers Jan. 28

Edmonds-Woodway High School needs 15 adults from the community to participate in Culminating Project presentations of graduating seniors at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Thursday, Jan. 28. Volunteers will be joining EWHS staff members on a panel to listen to three or four student presentations of about 15-20 minutes each and will be scheduled on the [...]
Written on January 22, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools | Leave a comment

Boys basketball: Meadowdale wins, Edmonds-Woodway loses

Meadowdales boys basketball team edged Glacier Peak 52-49 Thursday night, while Edmonds-Woodway boys lost to Jackson, 90-59. Leading scorer for the Mavericks was Sam Werner with 14, while the Warriors were led by Tyler Brudevold with 16.
Written on January 21, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Diane Buckshnis appointed to fill vacant City Council seat

The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night appointed retired banker Diane Buckshnis to fill the position left vacant with the death of Councilmember Peggy Pritchard Olson last November. The speedy process took many in the room by surprise, coming on the second ballot when Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Steve Bernheim, Dave Orvis and Michael Plunkett voted for Buckshnis, [...]
Written on January 21, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | 2 Comments

EWHS cheer squad sponsoring clinic Jan. 30

Edmonds-Woodway High Schools cheer squad is sponsoring a cheer clinic from 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at the high schools Great Hall. The clinic, which is open to anyone in kindergarten- 8th grade, costs $35 if registered before Jan.26 or $40 after. Registration fee includes a cheer clinic T-shirt, pom-poms, a photo and admittance [...]
Written on January 21, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools | Leave a comment

What to see during tonight’s Third Thursday Art Walk

Its the third Thursday, so you know what that means: The Art Walk in downtown Edmonds! Check out these featured artists and events happening tonight: - Festivities Fine Gifts: Dorthea Kings exceptional works of metal art, wine tasting and appetizers. - Edward Jones: Dari Stoltzoffs vibrant, multi-layered and large paintings. - HouseWares: Alaina Szlachtas mosaic [...]
Written on January 21, 2010 | Posted in Featured | 1 Comment

Lady Warriors move to top of Wesco South with win over Jackson

Edmonds-Woodways girls basketball team scored a convincing 68-52 win over Jackson on the Timberwolves home court Wednesday night, securing sole possession of first place in Wesco South. The Lady Warriors also are ranked No. 10 in the latest Associated Press state girls basketball poll. E-W is now 12-1 overall, 10-1 in league. Leading scorers for [...]
Written on January 21, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Boys basketball roundup: Mavericks win, Warriors lose

The Meadowdale High School boys defeated Shorewood 54-49 Tuesday night. Connor Hamlett led the Mavericks with 19 points. Edmonds-Woodway, meanwhile, lost to Shorecrest, 58-53. Joe Degrazia was high scorer for the Warriors with 16.
Written on January 20, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Mudslide south of Edmonds means no commuter trains

If you ride Northline Sounder and Amtrak RailPlus service between Seattle and Edmonds, you are out of luck for a few days, thanks to a mudslide south of Edmonds. For now, the following service has been canceled: -Tuesday, Jan 19 for the afternoon commute -Wednesday, Jan 20, for the entire day -Thursday, Jan 21 for [...]
Written on January 19, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Traffic,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds-Woodway girls beat Shorecrest, Lady Mavs edge Shorewood

The Edmonds-Woodway girls registered yet another convincing victory in Wesco South league action Monday night, downing Shorecrest 78-61 at EWHS. Angela Woods scored 19 for the Lady Warriors while Madeline Kasper added 17. Meadowdales Lady Mavericks, meanwhile, beat Shorewood on the Thunderbirds home court, 44-43. Dana Horn was Meadowdales leading scorer with nine points.
Written on January 19, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

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