City Council scheduled to appoint new member Tuesday night

It could be a long night at the Edmonds City Council meeting Tuesday, when Council members decide who will fill the seat left vacant following the death of Peggy Pritchard Olson in November 2009. The first candidate to receive a four-vote majority wins. The last time there was a vacant council seat, in January 2009 [...]
Written on January 19, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,News | Leave a comment

Community volunteers needed for EWHS senior presentations Jan. 28

A total of 30 community members are needed to support local youth by participating 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 [...]
Written on January 18, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools,News | Leave a comment

Sounder train service resumes from Edmonds to Seattle

Sound Transit Sounder train service will operate as scheduled between Mukilteo and Seattle, including the Edmonds-Seattle run, Monday morning. Service was in doubt Sunday following a mudslide. However, service between Everett and Mukilteo only is cancelled Monday. Regular commuter rail service between Seattle and Everett will resume for Monday evenings commute. For more details and updates, visit [...]
Written on January 18, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Edmonds Parks sponsoring rafting trip on Nooksack River Jan. 30

Get away from the crowds and into a raft and float down the beautiful and remote Nooksack River in the shadow of Mt. Baker, Saturday, Jan. 30. This 10-mile rafting adventure sponsored by Edmonds Parks and Recreation starts at the Highway 9 bridge, taking you past Suzanne Falls, impressive clay cliffs, spawning salmon and bald [...]
Written on January 18, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Mom’s book receives national acclaim; she’s at Edmonds Book Shop Thursday

Shari Storm and her husband moved to Edmonds just weeks before their second daughter was born in 2007. While they were primarily looking for a better place to raise their young family, Storm didnt know it would also be a decision that would change the course of her future. "I didnt realize how much more [...]
Written on January 18, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Events,News | 1 Comment

South County Senior Center seeking executive director

The South County Senior Center, located on the Edmonds waterfront, is looking for an executive director. According to the job announcement, the organization is seeking "an energetic dedicated Executive Director to bring dramatic growth and innovative programs" to the 41-year-old regional senior center. Deadline to apply is Jan. 22, and applications -- including a resume [...]
Written on January 17, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Learn more about proposed Swedish/Stevens affiliation Monday

Stevens Hospital will hold a community meeting from  6:30-8 p.m. Monday to share information about the proposed affiliation between the hospital and Swedish.The meeting will be in the hospital auditorium, fourth floor, 21601 76th Ave.W. On Dec. 17, the Board of Commissioners for Public Hospital District #2 of Snohomish County approved non-binding terms for Swedish [...]
Written on January 16, 2010 | Posted in News | 2 Comments

Mudslide may affect Seattle-Everett Sounder train service Monday

A mudslide on train tracks south of Everett may affect Sounder commuter rail service between Seattle and Everett on Monday morning. Riders should monitor www.soundtransit.org for updates before beginning their Sounder commute. Sound Transit will post bus alternatives on Sunday evening if Monday morning service is still impacted.
Written on January 16, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Lady Mavericks edge Mountlake Terrace

Meadowdales girls basketball team pulled out a 50-46 win over Mountlake Terrace Friday night. The Hawks led for most of the game. Margreet Barhoum was the top scorer for the Lady Mavericks, with 20 --  six of those came in the fourth quarter.
Written on January 16, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Basketball roundup: E-W girls, Meadowdale boys win

In high school basketball action Thursday night, the Edmonds-Woodway boys lost to Lynnwood 55-52 at home, while the Warrior girls beat the Royals on Lynnwoods home court, 55-42. Angela Wood had 16 to lead the Lady Warriors while Andy Willcock was the high scorer for the E-W boys, with 13. Meadowdales boys, meanwhile, defeated Mountlake [...]
Written on January 14, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Fire District 1, Edmonds celebrate regional fire partnership

Officials from Snohomish County Fire District 1 and Edmonds celebrated their new regional fire service partnership with a reception held a Fire District 1 Headquarters recently. "This partnership is about fire service regionalization and the benefits it can bring to the citizens we serve over the long term," said Fire District 1 Board Chairman Jim [...]
Written on January 13, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Edmonds-Woodway girls continue winning ways

The Lady Warriors scored yet another victory in Wesco league play Tuesday night, defeating Glacier Peak at home 77-53. Angela Woods scored 25 points to lead Edmonds-Woodway, while Madeline Kasper added 16. The team is now 7-1 in Wesco South and 9-1 overall. In other girls basketball action, Meadowdale beat crosstown rival Lynnwood 74-51. Margreet [...]
Written on January 13, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Who should be appointed to vacant City Council seat? Ex-candidate weighs in

Publishers note: The Edmonds City Council will begin interviewing candidates for the vacant council seat at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 in the council chambers. The interview schedule can be found here. The successor will be chosen at the next regular council meeting, Jan. 19. This is an open letter to the Edmonds City Council. Soon [...]
Written on January 12, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | 7 Comments

Police nab burglary suspect in Lake Ballinger neighborhood

Edmonds police captured a burglary suspect and recovered a stolen car near Lake Ballinger Monday afternoon after an alert neighbor in the 23600 block of 74th Avenue West heard crashing sounds inside a nearby home and called police. Police spokesperson Sgt. Don Anderson said the neighbor saw two suspicious vehicles parked outside the house and [...]
Written on January 12, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Police Blotter

The highlight of this weeks police blotter? A homeowners report of something unusual thrown on his house and vehicle. Hint: It wasnt eggs but it WOULD make a good sandwich. Jan. 2: 900 block of Main Street: A driver reports to police that he swerved to avoid a raccoon in roadway and hit a pole. [...]
Written on January 12, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment

Edmonds woman dies in house fire Sunday

A woman died in a fire in her Edmonds home Sunday morning. A neighbor called 9-1-1 just before 10 a.m. to report smoke coming from a house in the 19300 block of 84th Avenue W. "Edmonds Fire Station 16 is just a couple of blocks away so we had a very quick response. The house [...]
Written on January 11, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Community Transit proposes fare increase, no service on Sundays

Citing lower revenues due to the economic recession, Community Transit is proposing major cuts in service -- including no bus or paratransit service on Sundays and major holidays -- beginning in June. The agency is also proposing a fare increase for local bus and paratransit service. There will be no fare increase for commuter routes. [...]
Written on January 10, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Today: Communities to share energy-saving ideas

Edmonds residents interested in sustainability issues are invited to learn from citizens who are leading energy conservation efforts in two other communities -- Olympia and Bainbridge Island -- during a meeting sponsored by Sustainable Edmonds at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10. The meeting will be held in the Cascade Room of the Harbor Square business [...]
Written on January 10, 2010 | Posted in Featured,Sustainability and the Environment | 1 Comment

Mayor’s Climate Protection Committee seeks two new members; apply by Friday

If you are interested in environmental issues, Edmonds Citizens Committee on U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is seeking volunteers to fill two openings. The committee consists of five non-paid volunteers. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 15. The Climate Protection Committee, formed by Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson, generally meets on the first Thursday of each [...]
Written on January 9, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Sustainability and the Environment | 1 Comment

Warrior girls, Meadowdale boys score basketball wins Friday

In Friday night high school basketball action, Edmonds-Woodway girls downed Shorewood 58-31 while the Warrior boys fell to Shorewood 65-45; and Meadowdales boys won in overtime against Jackson, 77-61; while the Maverick girls lost to the Tinberwolves, 80-53.
Written on January 8, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Edmonds’ Bartell Drugs to stop filling DSHS/Medicaid prescriptions

Due to recent reductions in compensation from the State of Washington to pharmacies filling DSHS/Medicaid prescriptions, Bartell Drugs -- including the location in Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace -- will discontinue filling Medicaid prescriptions. The locations involve 15 of its 57 stores, including 12 in King and three in Snohomish county, effective February 1, 2010. According [...]
Written on January 8, 2010 | Posted in News | 1 Comment

Edmonds School District hosting information fair Saturday

The Edmonds School District is hosting its annual information fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the new Lynnwood High School, 18218 North Road, Lynnwood. Parents can learn about kindergarten registration and districtwide programs and opportunities. They can also tour the new high school, meet with school board members and review the health curriculum. [...]
Written on January 8, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds Comedy Night to benefit Terrace Park School

Terrace Park Elementary School is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Edmonds Comedy Night, a fundraiser hosted by local funny man and Terrace Park parent Kermet Apio on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Wade James Theater, 950 Main St., in Edmonds. Proceeds from this event support the arts and classrooms of Terrace Park School, which hosts the [...]
Written on January 8, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment

{breakout} improv ready to bring Improv Comedy to Edmonds

It began as a simple idea to bring a group of talented improvisers together to do an occasional show or two. Then, like in all good improvisation, a twist occurred that raised the stakes. {breakout} improv, the brainchild of television producer Jon Horton and civic project managers Sarah Bohlen and Paul Cornish, was formed early [...]
Written on January 7, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Entertainment,News | 1 Comment

Lady Warriors win, Maverick girls lose Wednesday

In Wesco South basketball action Wednesday night, the Edmonds-Woodway High School girls beat Kamiak on the Knights home court, 59-41, while the Lady Mavericks lost an away contest to Shorecrest, 53-46.
Written on January 6, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Work out for a great cause Saturday

This Saturday, Jan. 9, you can work out for a great cause and make history. At 8 a.m. Pacific time, the largest simultaneous workout in history will take place in 50 locations around the world. Organizers say this event will be so huge, that it will earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World [...]
Written on January 6, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Steve Bernheim elected Council President

The Edmonds City Council added some pomp and circumstance to its first council meeting of the new year, swearing in three newly elected councilmembers, selecting a new council president, making committee assignments and approving a citizen to the citys Planning Board. Each councilmember was able to chose a person to administer the oath of office. [...]
Written on January 6, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,News | Leave a comment

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