Allied Waste says it reaches tentative settlement with union
The unions representing Allied Waste operators, garbage and recycling drivers in the Seattle area, reached a tentative agreement in advance of a contract expiration at midnight Wednesday, according to Republic Services, Inc., parent company of Allied Waste. Republic Services said in a statement that the company "pleased both local 174 and 117 have recognized Allied [...]
Written on March 31, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Seattle Times: Allied Waste garbage strike averted
The Seattle Times is reporting via Twitter that Allied Waste and Teamsters Local 174 have reached an agreement on a contract, averting a strike that was scheduled to take place at midnight. More details will be reported as they become available. No official word yet on the status of labor negotiations with Waste Management Northwest, [...]
Written on March 31, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
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Written on March 31, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Talks continue, but labor contract for trash haulers expires Wednesday
Allied Waste, which provides nearly all trash pick-up services for Edmonds residents living outside the Bowl, said it will "continue to provide essential service to its customers" if drivers go on strike Wednesday. Republic Services, the parent company of Allied Waste, released the following statement after Teamsters Local 174 on Sunday authorized a strike in [...]
Written on March 30, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
High School Sports Buzz
Freelance sports writer Michael Johnson provides a weekly wrap-up of local high school athletics for My Edmonds News. Send story ideas, scores and other sports tips to My Edmonds News using the Submit Community News box on the left side of the home page. Mike Pittis resigns as head coach of Edmonds-Woodways volleyball program After [...]
Written on March 29, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment
Protecting frog and toad populations focus of Edmonds class
Appreciating the value of frogs and toads and what they contribute to our environment is the focus of Frogwatch USA, a class offered through Edmonds Parks & Recreation on four Wednesday nights in April. The course, which starts April 7, runs from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Through classes and [...]
Written on March 28, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Events | Leave a comment
Lynnwood Today: Terrace-Brier Soccer Club struggling after theft
The latest on the Terrace-Brier Soccer Club was posted on the Lynnwood Today website: Will the summer soccer camps happen this year for the Terrace-Brier Soccer Club? So far the answer is yes. The club is trying to figure out how to pay for its popular programs after the ex-treasurer allegedly stole $76,000. The club [...]Union authorizes strike call against two trash haulers serving Edmonds
The Seattle Times, an online news partner of My Edmonds News, reported Sunday that Teamsters Local 174 voted Sunday to give their top negotiator the authority to call a strike against Waste Management and Allied Waste if a contract dispute cannot be settled later this week. The authorization means a strike could be called as [...]
Written on March 28, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Soccer: Kamiak edges Meadowdale, 1-0
Despite the Knights tremendous advantage on number of shots over the Mavericks Friday night on the Kamiaks home field, Meadowdale kept it close all the way down the wire. Many of Kamiaks shots were just off the mark, either hitting the crossbars or posts. One finally found its way into the net as Bryton Reim [...]
Written on March 28, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment
Ferry workers rescue divers in distress at Underwater Park
Crew members from the Washington State Ferry Spokane came to the rescue of two divers in distress at the Edmonds Underwater Park off Bracketts Landing Saturday morning. According to Leslie Hynes, spokesperson for Snohomish County Fire District No. 1, the ferry crew noticed two divers having trouble, and responded in an inflatable boat. The ferry [...]Have you voted for the Westgate school playground today?
Help Westgate Elementary School win up to $5,000 toward new playground equipment by voting every 24 hours between now and March 31. Simply visit this link: http://projects.kaboom.org/voting/elections/video_2010 and find the Westgate video (its the one in black and white set to the music of "Help," by the Beatles).Then cast your vote. No registration required. Bookmark [...]Soccer: E-W boys defeat Mariner, 1-0
Jeremy Wentzel scored in the 30th minute for Edmonds-Woodway as the Warriors defeated Mariner Friday night, with Danny Dubois on the assist. Goalkeeper Erik Whitney earned the shutout. E-W is now 1-1-1 on the season.Warriors edge Scots 4-2 Thursday
The Warriors (2-0 in league) notched their second baseball victory over Shorecrest -- this time on Edmonds-Woodways home field -- beating the Scots 4-2. Winning pitcher Blaine Liukko struck out six and also went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double. Derek Callahan was 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and 2 RBIs.
Written on March 26, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment
Congratulations to Edmonds’ Citizen of the Year
Written on March 25, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Aspiring playwright? Here’s your chance to see your work on stage
The Driftwood Players are seeking submissions from playwrights for the Edmonds theater groups Festival of Shorts. Deadline to submit scrips is midnight April 1. so get those creative juices flowing. DWP Festival of Shorts Schedule and Submission Guidelines: -Submitted short plays must be less than 15 minutes long, centered on the theme "beginnings." -Only one [...]Warrior girls’ tennis downs Mountlake Terrace
It was a warm spring day for high school tennis as the Edmonds-Woodway girls defeated Mountlake Terrace 6-1 in Wesco South play Wednesday. At No. 1 singles, Amanda Waldron d. Teryn Bouche (MLT) 6-1, 6-3; No. 2 Michelle Nelson d. Gillian Braden-Armstrong (MLT) 6-2, 6-1; No. 3 Jane Hong d. Patricia Isia (MLT) 6-1, 6-0 [...]
Written on March 24, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | 1 Comment
E-W baseball blanks Shorecrest 2-0
Edmonds-Woodways baseball team got off to a strong start in Wesco South league play Tuesday, scoring a 2-0 victory over Shorecrest High School on the Scots home field. Winning pitcher was Derek Callahan; Brandon Lowe picked up the save. Joe Lopresti hit a two-run homer, while Austin Jones went 3-4 for the Warriors. E-W faces [...]
Written on March 24, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment
Councilmembers to host neighborhood meeting in Perrinville Friday
Join Edmonds City Councilmembers Diane Buckshnis and Adrienne Fraley-Monillas for their second monthly neighborhood meeting, scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Corer Coffee Bar and Cafe in the Lund Building in Perrinville. The address is 18401 76th Ave. W. (corner of 76th and Olympic View Drive). The topic: "How do you envision Edmonds?"
Written on March 24, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
E-W and Kamiak battle to a 1-1 tie
 Edmonds-Woodway and Kamiak battled to a 1-1 tie in boys Wesco South soccer action last Friday night. Kamiak was dominant in the first 40 minutes with a decided advantage on ball possession, but a solid showing in goal by Edmonds-Woodway GK Eric Whitney kept the visitors off the scoreboard and the first half ended [...]
Written on March 23, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment
Thursday’s Big Apple Bash concert to aid E-W Jazz trip to New York City
Edmonds-Woodway High School is hosting a memorable night of jazz on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theater. Proceeds from the Big Apple Bash will support 2010 Essentially Ellington finalists EWHS Jazz Ensemble I. The high schools Jazz Ensemble is on its way to compete in New York as one of [...]
Written on March 23, 2010 | Posted in Featured | 2 Comments
My Edmonds News to partner with The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times announced Tuesday that it is is expanding its partnerships with local news Web sites, including My Edmonds News. The announcement brings the Times total number of partner Web sites to 27. (See the complete list, along with their latest headlines.) "We are excited to be associated with The Seattle Times, and we [...]
Written on March 23, 2010 | Posted in News | 6 Comments
High School Sports Buzz
Its spring sports season in Edmonds, and athletes at both Edmonds-Woodway and Meadowdale high schools can be found on the baseball and softball diamonds, golf courses, soccer fields, tennis courts and running tracks between now and early May.My Edmonds News sports contributor Michael Johnson has a profile here of some of the sports teams, with [...]‘All the Mews Fit to Print’ in Kitty City Gazette
The stories are funny, silly and bizarre: " A local cat today has admitted to his family and co-workers what they had secretly believed for years, he is addicted to string." "A NETFLIX envelope who was attacked by a U.S. Postal employee says he lived only because the postal worker dropped him after he punched [...]Vote every day for Westgate playground dollars – do it now!
Westgate Elementary is one of 10 finalists eligible to win up to $5,000 toward new playground equipment and you can help by voting online -- not just once, but every 24 hours between now and March 31. Simply visit this link: http://projects.kaboom.org/voting/elections/video_2010 and find the Westgate video (its the one in black and white set [...]
Written on March 22, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Rep. Inslee makes speech on House floor regarding health care
Congressman Jay Inslee, who represents Edmonds in the U.S. House of Representatives, made this speech Sunday as lawmakers were preparing to take a historic vote on health care reform.Two-alarm fire destroys Edmonds home Saturday
Eight teenage girls are safe after a fire broke out this morning at an Edmonds home where they had been attending a sleepover party. The fire at the house in the 17500 block of 72nd Ave. W was reported at 11:09 a.m. The girls told firefighters they saw smoke coming from the basement, then smoke [...]Search MyEdmondsNews.com
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