Seattle Times: Teen assaulted in tunnel accused of robbing woman in Edmonds

The Seattle Times reported Wednesday that a 15-year-old Seattle girl beaten in the downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel has been accused of attacking a Shoreline woman in Edmonds in May 2009 and also attacked a security guard in Seattle in September. The Times said the woman, Tamie Cox, was walking home from an Edmonds pub shortly [...]
Written on February 18, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

MLT News: Lake Ballinger island closed indefinitely

This news comes from our neighboring news site to the east. MLT News reports that Ballinger Island, which was heavily damaged after a campfire burned out of control last summer, will be closed indefinitely. For details, visit the MLT News post here:
Written on February 17, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | 1 Comment

Remember: Shop downtown Edmonds on Third Thursday

Spring is just around the corner, so enjoy a sneak peak at spring merchandise plus sales and specials, not to mention fine wine, appetizers and fine art during the Feb. 18 Third Thursday Art Walk in downtown Edmonds. Browse a sample of offerings by local merchants, with a complete list of those participating and a [...]
Written on February 17, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment

Council can’t agree on content limits for city-sponsored web pages

The Edmonds City Council had a lengthy discussion Tuesday night about a proposed policy that would regulate how councilmembers communicate online -- both through social media like Facebook and Twitter and on members individual pages on the City of Edmonds website. However, the proposal failed 3-4 after councilmembers expressed concerns about the policy either being too [...]
Written on February 17, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | 2 Comments

Edmonds’ newest councilmembers schedule monthly Town Hall meetings

Unwilling or unable to speak your mind about city matters at an Edmonds City Council meeting? Feeling disenfranchised with city government? Starting Friday, Feb. 26, youll have a monthly opportunity to express your opinions outside of the council chambers. Edmonds City Council members Diane Buckshnis and Adrienne Fraley-Monillas will begin sponsoring monthly Town Hall meetings [...]
Written on February 17, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,News | 1 Comment

Edmonds Public Schools Foundation luncheon March 5

The Edmonds Public Schools Foundation is hosting its 2010 spring luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 5 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Sponsors and table captains are needed for this annual fundraiser that supports the Edmonds School District. Keynote speaker is Dr. Laura Kastner, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at the University [...]
Written on February 17, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools,News | Leave a comment

Lady Warriors down Arlington, 63-47

Edmonds-Woodway beat Arlington 63-47 in girls district basketball playoffs Tuesday night. With the victory, the Lady Warriors advance to the regional tournament, where they wil play Marysville-Pilchuck in a winner-to-state contest at Marysville-Pilchuck High School at 8 p.m. Friday.
Written on February 16, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Support the Warrior girls in playoff action Tuesday night!

They finished the regular season 19-1 and are ranked fifth in the state in the girls 4A basketball classifications. So why wouldnt you want to see the Edmonds-Woodway High School girls basketball team when they take on Arlington in the first round of the district playoffs Tuesday night? Tip off is at 7:30 p.m. in [...]
Written on February 15, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Edmonds-based volunteers see joy and sadness in Haiti

"A life-changing experience." "A reality check." "Lots of joy and lots of sadness." Thats how two volunteers with Edmonds connections described their recent trips to Haiti, where they provided medical care, food and even a shoulder to cry on to victims of the devastating 7.0 earthquake that struck the island nation in January. My Edmonds [...]
Written on February 15, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds People,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds Boys and Girls Club to host fundraising dinner Feb. 21

The Edmonds Boys and Girls Club is hosting a sports banquet and appreciation dinner from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, in the Westgate Elementary School gym, 9601 220th St. S.W. Keynote speaker for the Italian-style buffet dinner is Edmonds-Woodway football coach John Gradwohl, a Boys and Girls Club alumnus. Attendees will also have a chance [...]
Written on February 15, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Events,News | Leave a comment

Poll: Should school buses have advertising?

Tell us your opinion on a bill introduced by State. Sen. Paul Shinn (D-Edmonds) that would allow advertising on school buses: Should advertisements be allowed on school buses? (polls)
Written on February 14, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools,News | Leave a comment

Local lawmakers propose allowing ads on school buses

A couple of local lawmakers are behind bills in the Washington State House and Senate that would allow advertising on school buses. State Sen. Paull Shin, D-Edmonds, has introduced a bill in the State Senate (SB 6466) that would allow advertising on school buses, with all revenue returned to the participating school districts general fund. [...]
Written on February 14, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Edmonds Police Blotter

Whats the most interesting item we saw in our latest perusal of Edmonds Police Department reports? Perhaps the guy who poured bleach and noodles into the gas tank of someone he argued with - we get the bleach, but noodles? And then theres the thief who got away with 4 1/2 cases of beer from [...]
Written on February 14, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Warrior boys eliminated in District play-in game

Edmonds-Woodway was eliminated from playoff competition Friday night, losing 85-60 to Arlington in a Class 4 A District 1 play-in game. Zach Berg led the Warriors with 17 points.
Written on February 13, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Edmonds Improv Extravaganza {EIE} brings the funny for two nights in March

For two nights only, the best improv troupes from all over Western Washington will converge to bring improv comedy and theatre in the Edmonds Improv Extravaganza {eie}. Hosted by {breakout}, the first-ever Edmonds Improv Extravaganza {eie} will take place Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 at The Phoenix Theatre in Firdale Village. Audiences can [...]
Written on February 13, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Entertainment,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds Fire Calls Feb. 4-10

Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 327 calls the week of Feb. 4-10: 268 emergency medical aid calls, 27 motor vehicle collisions, nine fires, one natural gas leak, 15 fire alarms, two carbon monoxide alarms and five service calls. Here are the calls in Edmonds: Feb. 4 FIRE. Firefighters responded to a fire in [...]
Written on February 13, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Meadowdale boys win, Warriors lose

Meadowdale scored a 47-39 victory over Mountlake Terrace in a Wesco South boys basketball contest Thursday night. Connor Hamlett led the Mavericks with 25 points. The Warriors, meanwhile, dropped a 56-39 game to Lynnwood. Josh Jordan led Edmonds-Woodway with nine. The Warriors host Arlington in district playoff action at 7:30 p.m. tonight.
Written on February 12, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Wall fire causes minor damage in Edmonds apartment

Firefighters responded to a small wall fire discovered by a tenant in a second-floor apartment in the 400 block of Dayton Street Thursday. According to Snohomish County Fire District 1 spokesperson Leslie Hynes, the call came in at 11:23 a.m. Damage was estimated at $500, and the cause appears to be electrical, Hynes said. There [...]
Written on February 11, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Edmonds-Woodway, Meadowdale girls finish basketball season with victories

In high school girls Wesco South basketball action Wednesday night, Edmonds-Woodway and Meadowdale finished their respective regular seasons with victories. The Warrior girls defeated Lynnwood 58-48, finishing the regular season at 19-1, while the Lady Mavericks (13-7) beat Mountlake Terrace 78-59. Top scorers for the Warriors were Sydney Donaldson and Alex Kenney, with 15 apiece. [...]
Written on February 10, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Edmonds man’s inventions keep injured people moving

When Edmonds resident and gymnastics coach Patty-Steele Smith injured her knee, husband Joel Smith did more than offer sympathy: He created a prosthetic that transferred her body weight to her upper leg, allowing her to ditch her crutches so she could remain mobile and continue coaching. The device worked so well for his wife that [...]
Written on February 10, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Business,Edmonds People | Leave a comment

National Wildlife Federation presents Service Award to local volunteer

The National Wildlife Federation has presented Edmonds resident Laura Spehar, leader of the Edmonds Certified Community Wildlife Habitat Team, with its Conservation Service Award. The award, presented Feb. 5 at the Woodland Park Zoo, recognizes Spehars efforts as an exceptional community member and volunteer. "The energy, enthusiasm and commitment that Laura brings to our conservation [...]
Written on February 10, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds People,News | 1 Comment

Maverick boys win, Warriors lose

The Meadowdale boys team scored a 59-41 win over Lynnwood while Edmonds-Woodway lost 72-60 to Glacier Peak in high school basketball action Tuesday night. Connor Hamlett led the Mavericks with 20 points while Tyce Tallman added 11. Ryan Bury was high scorer for the Warriors with 20, followed by Zach Berg with 10.
Written on February 10, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Edmonds School District levy passing with 65 percent ‘yes’ vote

Voters were saying "yes" to the Edmonds School District Replacement School Programs and Operations Levy, which was passing by a 65 percent margin Tuesday night. With 30 percent of votes counted, the total yes votes were 16,741 while no votes stood at 8,997. The replacement levy collection averages $43.9 million per year for each of [...]
Written on February 9, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools | Leave a comment

Warrior, Maverick girls notch victories Monday night

Edmonds-Woodway and Meadowdale girls basketball teams continued their winning ways on Monday night. The Lady Warriors downed Glacier Peak, 53-41. Alex Kenney led Edmonds-Woodway with 13 points while Madeline Kasper added 12. The Lady Mavericks, meanwhile, beat Lynnwood, 68-48. Margreet Barhoum scored 21 and Julia Fjortoft contributed 13 for Meadowdale.
Written on February 9, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Reminder: Ballots due today for school levy

Tuesday, Feb. 9 -- thats today! -- is the last day to mail your ballot for the Edmonds School District levy election. Ballots may also be dropped off between 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday at the following locations: Lynnwood Sno-Isle Library, 19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood Marysville Sno-Isle Library, 6120 Grove St, Marysville Mill Creek QFC [...]
Written on February 9, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment

Funeral mass today for Ed Aliverti

A funeral mass for long-time Edmonds resident Ed Aliverti is set for 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, at Holy Rosary Church, 630 7th Ave. N., with a reception to follow in the parish schools gymnasium. Private graveside services will follow at Edmonds Cemetery. Mr. Aliverti, an Edmonds School District educator and internationally known wrestling announcer, passed [...]
Written on February 9, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds People,News | Leave a comment

City Council activity report for January 2010

The following report was submitted by Edmonds City Council President Steve Bernheim regarding City Council actions taken during the month of January. The Council took the following unanimous votes - authorized sprinkler exemptions for emergency homeless shelter - awarded tourism grants - assessed sewer connection fees - confirmed appointments of Todd Cloutier and Kristiana Johnson [...]
Written on February 9, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,News | 1 Comment

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