Meadowdale High School was eliminated from the 3A regional baseball playoffs Saturday, losing 11-1 to Mount Rainier High School. The Mavericks ended their season 12-12.
Two members of the Edmonds Speech and Debate team have earned a trip to nationals in Kansas City, and now they need a few more dollars — by next Wednesday, May 26, so they can actually get there. This year, Michelle Herman of Edmonds and Ali Al-Sadi of Mukilteo have both qualified to compete in [...]
The Edmonds School District has a variety of summer school opportunities available to students this summer: Secondary Summer School offers courses for middle and high school students (those leaving grades 7-12) that satisfy specific high school graduation requirements. This program runs July 6-30 and registration is open until July 1. With the exception of English [...]
Five members of the Edmonds-Woodway High School girls tennis team will be headed to the state high school tennis tournament next week. E-W’s Amanda Waldron and Michelle Nelson defeated teammates Sophie Roben and Sarah Fine, 6-3, 6-1, to win the Northwest 4A District girls doubles championship Thursday. As a result, both Edmonds-Woodway doubles teams will [...]
Here’s a way to help Edmonds get additional funding for its Fourth of July fireworks show: A $10,000 “Bring Back the 4th” grant. From now until June 14, Liberty Mutual is offering 10 grants total, divided between small, medium and large towns. Just click here to take a brief quiz on “Responsible Moments in U.S. [...]
Do you think that the Edmonds City Council should ban Styrofoam food containers in Edmonds?
Anyone who wants to apply for the Edmonds City Council seat being vacated by Councilmember Dave Orvis can download an application here. Applications must be returned to City Hall by 4:30 p.m. June 21. Interviews will be conducted June 29, and the entire council will vote, in public, on their preferred choice during the council’s [...]
Visit the Edmonds Art Walk tonight from 5-8 p.m. Rainbow spinners mark the path, and maps are available at every location. This month’s featured events include live music at the Loft starting at 8 p.m. and a performance by the Edmonds-Woodway quartet at Fabric of Life. Demonstrations include wood mosaics at Edmonds Frame Design and [...]
After reading through 87 submissions from across the U.S. and Canada, the Edmonds-based Driftwood Players have announced the final eight short plays selected for the theater’s First Annual Festival of Shorts. The 10- to 15-minute selections include the following: “A Womb with a View” by Rich Orloff (NY,NY) “The Art of Love, American Masters” by [...]
My Edmonds News online news partner The Seattle Times reported Wednesday that a Seattle man accused of raping a woman outside an Edmonds supermarket when he was arrested on Sunday night is expected to be charged Wednesday with second-degree rape, according to a spokesman for the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office. Jose Madrigal, 46, was arrested [...]
The Edmonds School Board Tuesday night voted to place a supplemental levy on the Aug. 17 primary election ballot that would raise about $7 million yearly for the district’s general fund through 2014. If approved, the levy would add approximately $107 annually — or about $9 per month – to the property tax bill of [...]
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night agreed to a process for filling the council seat being vacated by Councilmember Dave Orvis as of May 31. The notice of a council vacancy and an application form will be posted on the city’s website Wednesday. All applications are due back by June 21, and interviews will be [...]
Alec Fellows of Edmonds-Woodway High School is no stranger to first-place finishes. At the Edmonds School District Championships at Edmonds Stadium last week, Fellows placed first in four individual events. He won the long jump with a distance of 23-3.25, the triple jump with a distance of 43-8, the 200 with a time of 22.52, [...]
Here’s a follow-up to the story posted Monday night about police action in the parking lot next to Romio’s restaurant on Edmonds Way. According to Sgt. Mike Blackburn, the incident — in which police approached a vehicle with guns drawn — was part of an investigation into an assault and robbery that occurred a half [...]
Edmonds police arrested a 46-year-old Seattle man Sunday night after he allegedly raped an Edmonds woman on the north side of the Edmonds Safeway store at 236th Street and Highway 99. According to Edmonds Police Sgt.Mike Blackburn, police responded to a report of a passerby who heard a female crying for help and then observed [...]
Here is the local high school playoff schedule for this week, plus results for the week of May 10, as reported by My Edmonds News sports columnist Michael Johnson: Tournament Schedule TRACK AND FIELD 4A District 1 Track and Field Championships Wednesday, May 19 Snohomish Veterans Memorial Stadium, Snohomish Field Events Start: 3:30 p.m. Track [...]
Visit the Edmonds Art Walk this Thursday, May 20 from 5-8 p.m. Rainbow spinners mark the path, and maps are available at every location. This month’s featured events include live music at the Loft starting at 8 p.m. and a performance by the Edmonds-Woodway quartet at Fabric of Life. Demonstrations include wood mosaics at Edmonds [...]
Edmonds resident David Kaufer shares his account of how a simple stop to pick up pizza at the local Romio’s on Edmonds Way Monday night turned into a front-row seat for some exciting police action. My Edmonds News is following up with Edmonds police to get the details on the police action. I pulled into [...]
Interested in transportation-related issues in Edmonds? You’re invited to attend this Wednesday’s meeting of the Edmonds Transportation Committee, an advisory group of citizens that provides advice or recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on transportation systems and funding. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in Room 113 of the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main [...]
The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday night will consider a ban on Styrofoam food containers at Edmonds businesses. If approved, Edmonds would join the cities of Seattle and Issaquah and San Juan County in banning Styrofoam take-out containers. Other items on the Council agenda include: – A recommendation by the Finance Committee to appoint a [...]
The Edmonds Mural Society is hosting an Unveiling Gala on Saturday May 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Edmonds Senior Center that features an auction, live music, performances and local cuisine. Tickets to the event are available for $25 at Manya Vee Selects, Designer Consignor or online at www.EdmondsMuralSociety.org. The Mural Society raised its first mural, [...]
Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to the following recent fire calls in Edmonds: May 1 COLLISION. Firefighters transported one patient to Stevens Hospital after responding to a two-car collision in Edmonds at 220th Street Southwest and Highway 99 at 1:14 p.m. May 6 COLLISION. Two cars collided and went off the road in Edmonds [...]
Washington State legislators representing the 1st, 21st, and 32nd State Legislative Districts will participate in an “Ask Your Legislator” Forum beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, May 17. Four of the nine elected officials from these three districts have committed to attend. The forum begins at 7 p.m. in the Edmonds School District Board room located [...]
Ever wanted to work in the theater? The Edmonds Driftwood Players are seeking volunteer designers, running crew, set builders, assistants and all-around support people for its 52nd season. The theater is also looking for a technical director for its Alternative Stages season. While the positions are unpaid, all volunteers receive complimentary tickets to the theater’s [...]
The Edmonds School District’s meal program is changing its policy regarding IOUs starting Monday, May 17. “No students will be able to incur additional debt or go into a negative balance by any amount,” the district said in an email reminder sent Friday. “Students will be able to pay by cash, check or use prepaid [...]
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