Whale of a morning

Written on March 20, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Edmonds Fire Calls

Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 391 calls the week of March 11-17: 290 emergency medical aid calls, 19 fires, 28 motor vehicle collisions, one carbon monoxide alarm, 22 service calls and 11 fire alarms. The following calls were in Edmonds: March 12 FIRE. Firefighters extinguished a small fire in the living room of [...]
Written on March 20, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Fire District 1 crews install 110 smoke alarms

Snohomish County Fire District 1 crews installed 110 free smoke alarms and replaced 32 smoke alarm batteries March 13 as part of Smoke Alarm Saturday, a countywide event sponsored by the Snohomish County Fire Prevention Association. Fire District 1 firefighters installed the free alarms and batteries as they went door-to-door at three mobile home parks, [...]
Written on March 19, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Friday, Saturday: Improv troupes converge in Edmonds

Reminder: The best improv troupes from all over Western Washington will converge Friday and Saturday night to bring improv comedy and theatre in the Edmonds Improv Extravaganza {eie} at The Phoenix Theatre in Firdale Village. Sponsored by Breakout Improv, audiences can enjoy four shows over two nights of unscripted theatre, as actors make it up [...]
Written on March 18, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Events,News | Leave a comment

Holy Rosary Parish launches fund-raising campaign for new building

  Holy Rosary Catholic Parish in Edmonds has embarked on a $4.7 million fund-raising campaign to realize its dream of constructing a new 21,000-square-foot Parish Center. Construction should start within the next 12 months, with completion expected by the spring of 2012, said the Rev. Kenneth Haydock, pastor. "People from the Edmonds community have visited [...]
Written on March 18, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Churches,News | Leave a comment

Reminder: Art Walk in downtown Edmonds Thursday, 5-8 p.m.

Tonight: Its time for the Third Thursday Art Walk in downtown Edmonds from 5-8 p.m., where art work is on display and local businesses feature special offers and events including appetizers, wine and live music. For details on the featured works of art and special events, click here.
Written on March 17, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment

Council OKs resolution supporting work of Economic Development Commission

The Edmonds City Council took a substantial amount of time Tuesday night debating the fine points of two issues before them --how to best accommodate outdoor dining on city sidewalks and how to word a resolution supporting the work of the newly formed Edmonds Economic Development Commission. In the end, the council decided to table a [...]
Written on March 17, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | 1 Comment

PUD reports nearly all power restored to Edmonds

Snohomish County PUD said that nearly all power was restored to Edmonds by about 7 p.m Tuesday following an early afternoon windstorm that damaged the Perrinville substation and knocked power out to much of the city. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, a few scattered outages remained in South Snohomish County, the PUD spokesperson said.
Written on March 16, 2010 | Posted in News | 1 Comment

Downed trees cut power to 2,900 homes

Strong wind downed trees at the Perrinville substation, cutting power Tuesday afternoon to 2,900 Edmonds homes and businesses, Snohomish County PUD said. Crews are working to restore power, a spokeswoman said.
Written on March 16, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Community rallies to raise money for Edmonds Public Schools Foundation

More than 200 community members turned out for the Edmonds Public Schools Foundation annual Spring Luncheon March 5. Together, they raised over $34,000 to provide grants to teachers and schools in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Brier, Woodway and Mountlake Terrace. The late Hal Reasby, former Edmonds School District superintendent and founder of the Edmonds Public Schools Foundation, [...]
Written on March 16, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools | Leave a comment

Edmonds Fire Calls

Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 345 calls the week of March 4-11:  284 emergency medical aid calls, 15 fires, 15 motor vehicle collisions, 10 service calls, one natural gas leak, two carbon monoxide alarms and 18 automatic fire alarms. The following reports were from Edmonds:  March 6  CAR-PEDESTRIAN COLLISION. A pedestrian was struck [...]
Written on March 16, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Edmonds Police Blotter

Stealing appeared to be the crime of choice in Edmonds in recent weeks, according to police department reports. Heres a summary: March 12: 81oo block Lake Ballinger Way: A restaurant reported that a suspect ordered lunchtime food and drinks, then left without paying for his meal. March 11: An Edmonds doctor told police that a [...]
Written on March 15, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | 3 Comments

Your chance to hear E-W jazz band at Paramount Theater Friday

Heres your chance to enjoy the sounds of Edmonds-Woodway High Schools jazz band, recently chosen to compete in the Essentially Ellington festival in New York City, and support the schools music education program at the same time. Its the 15th annual Hot Java Cool Jazz showcase concert, sponsored by Starbucks, at 7:30 p.m. this Friday [...]
Written on March 14, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment

Tracks close by mudslide reopened; commuter service to resume Monday

The Associated Press reported Sunday that passenger trains are running again on a stretch of railroad tracks north of Seattle that was closed because of a mudslide. Burlington Northern Santa Fe spokesman Gus Melonas said Sunday that the commuter train service resumed at 6:15 a.m. Passenger trains had been blocked for 48 hours as a [...]
Written on March 14, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Traffic,News | Leave a comment

Meadowdale downs Franklin to earn 5th place trophy at state

Meadowdales boys basketball team defeated defending state 3A champion Franklin 66-55 to take fifth place in the state 3A basketball tournament in the Tacoma Dome Saturday. Casey Hamlett led the Mavericks with 33 points and 10 rebounds. Sam Werner added 13 for Meadowdale, which led 33-25 at halftime. The Mavericks were sixth-place finishers at state [...]
Written on March 13, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Your online vote can help Westgate Elementary win playground money

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. 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. [...]
Written on March 13, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools,News | 3 Comments

Want to write about your business?

Reach Edmonds residents with a Business Showcase on My Edmonds News, our communitys independent online-only news site. The Business Showcase includes a 100-word column on the home page (this could be tips, advice or other narrative promoting your business) PLUS a 125 x 125 pixel banner ad. The posting runs one week a month, rotating [...]
Written on March 12, 2010 | Posted in Showcase | Leave a comment

Meadowdale boys to play for 5th place Saturday

Congratulations to the Meadowdale Mavericks, who earned the right to play Franklin High School for fifth/eighth place in the state 3A boys basketball tournament consolation final at the Tacoma Dome Saturday. Game time is 11:30 a.m. Meadowdale defeated Renton 44-36 Friday to earn the trip to the trophy game. Connor Hamlett led the Mavericks with [...]
Written on March 12, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

No Sounder service Friday afternoon due to mudslide south of Edmonds

Sound Transit reports that Northline Sounder and Amtrak RailPlus service between Seattle and Everett will not be available on Friday afternoon, March 12, due to a mudslide just south of Edmonds. Here is the afternoon back-up bus service for Friday afternoon, northbound: - Seattle-Everett: Four Starline charter buses will depart the 4th and Jackson at approximately [...]
Written on March 12, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Traffic,News | Leave a comment

Smoke detector alerts man to fire; good reminder to change batteries

A smoke alarm alerted an Edmonds man to a fire in his living room that caused more than $28,000 damage early Friday morning. The man reported the fire at his two-story home in the 700 block of Edmonds Way around 12:15 a.m. He told firefighters he was in an upstairs bedroom when he heard the [...]
Written on March 12, 2010 | Posted in News,Public Safety | 1 Comment

Mavericks beat Bulldogs, 55-43 in consolation round

Note: Updated with opponent name, game time Meadowdales boys basketball team kept its hopes alive for a 5th or 8th place state tournament trophy, defeating the Foster Bulldogs 55-43 in the consolation round of the state 3A basketball tournament at the Tacoma Dome Thursday. Connor Hamlett led the Mavericks with 30 points and 10 rebounds. [...]
Written on March 11, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Meadowdale boys lose 49-43 to Enumclaw; face Foster Thursday

Meadowdale High Schools boys basketball team lost 49-43 to undefeated Enumclaw in the first round of the state 3A high school basketball tournament Wednesday. The Mavericks will face Foster of Tacoma in the consolation bracket at noon Thursday. Meadowdale (19-7) was led by Connor Hamlett, who scored 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.
Written on March 10, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Spring cleaning? Clothes for Kids could use your donations

Spring cleaning? Clothes For Kids, which provides clothing for low-income children in Snohomish County, asks all local residents to donate gently used or new clothing items. You can drop them off at the non-profit organization’s Lynnwood location, 16725 52nd Ave. W., Ste. B., Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or Tuesday/Thursday from 6-8 p.m. The need [...]
Written on March 10, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

EWHS Drill and Pom teams take first place in district

Congratulations to the Edmonds-Woodway High School Drill, Dance and Pom teams, who received awards at the district competition Saturday, March 7. In a field of 13 teams and 20 performances,  the EWHS Drill and Pom teams each received first place awards. The Dance team placed as well,  and all teams qualified for the State Competition held [...]
Written on March 9, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Schools | Leave a comment

City Council to hear report on pedestrian bridge to ferry terminal

Washington State Department of Transportation staff will update the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night on a project to build a pedestrian bridge aimed at providing a safe walking route for those going to and from the Edmonds Ferry Terminal Building. The council meeting starts an hour earlier than usual -- at 6 p.m. -- in the council chambers [...]
Written on March 9, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Edmonds Traffic | Leave a comment

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Written on March 9, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Edmonds Fire Calls

Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 390 calls the week of Feb. 25-March 3: 315 emergency medical aid calls, 23 motor vehicle collisions, 19 fires, two natural gas leaks, four service calls, 34 automatic fire alarms and three carbon monoxide alarms. The following were calls in Edmonds: Feb. 25 PEDESTRIAN HIT BY CAR. A [...]
Written on March 9, 2010 | Posted in Public Safety | Leave a comment

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