If your Fourth of July travels include a Washington State ferry, make sure your fireworks pass the sniff test. An important part of the overall security for the ferry system is the use of Washington State Patrol (WSP) explosive detection canine teams, the ferry system reports. These dogs are trained to sniff out explosives, which [...]
The public is invited to say goodbye to Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson Thursday during a reception and program at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Coffee, punch, cake and light refreshments (provided by Olives Gourmet Foods and Resident Cheesemonger) will be served in the lobby, and the program will begin at 5 p.m. in the [...]
Know of someone in Edmonds who provides excellent home care to a family member? Homewatch CareGivers is a local agency that offers quality home care to individuals with varying needs, from infants and the elderly to clients with special and urgent-care needs. The agency wants to recognize the care, compassion and sacrifice of these family [...]
The South Snohomish County Narcotics Task Force, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, served 26 search warrants early Wednesday morning primarily in areas of south Snohomish and north King counties — including several Edmonds homes — breaking up a vast, organized indoor marijuana grow operation. Numerous marijuana plants were seized during the operation. Many suspects, [...]
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night interviewed 14 candidates for the council seat vacated by Councilmember Dave Orvis who resigned on May 31. Three of the original 17 candidates who signed up for the position dropped out of the running and weren’t interviewed. They included former City Councilmember Jeff Wilson, who has taken a job [...]
It’s hard to believe that 15 years have gone by since that January night in 1996 when I was appointed to the City Council. Less than four years later I was elected mayor. And here we are in 2010. After serving as your mayor since 2000, I have many thoughts about my time in office. [...]
Edmonds commuters who find themselves traveling southbound I-5 in Lynnwood can look forward to smoother and safer trips by fall 2011. Crews will build new on- and off-ramps to help eliminate lane-weaving and reduce congestion-related collisions on busy southbound I-5 between I-405 and 196th Street Southwest. “The new ramps will separate traffic entering the freeway [...]
As Independence Day approaches, the Edmonds School District reminds residents that fireworks are not allowed on school district property. The district will have staff patrolling the schools to make certain school property is safe. Fireworks are banned in the city of Edmonds in any case, but it is illegal to discharge fireworks on district property [...]
You’ve heard of speed dating, but what about speed networking? It’s all about developing business relationships and it’s happening at Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood, on Wednesday, June 30, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the cost is $10 if you register ahead or $12 at the door. Both [...]
All 17 applicants for the vacant Edmonds City Council seat will be interviewed in 15-minute increments during a four-hour meeting starting a 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Ave. N. The times and brief background for each are here: 6 p.m.- Paul Anderson: 29-year Edmonds resident has worked in construction for 37 [...]
We are looking for an ambitious, hard-working advertising sales representative who is committed to achieving financial success by helping local businesses promote their products and services on MyEdmondsNews.com. This position is commission-based with performance incentives: You work from home and set your own hours and schedule. We prefer someone who lives in Edmonds, is familiar [...]
It’s an old-fashioned Fourth of July in Edmonds, and everyone’s invited to join the fun. We’ve included the parade map route and the schedule, but note one change from the past year: there’s a one-hour-later start time on the run, children’s parade and main parade to allow time for Sunday worship activities in the morning. [...]
A small fire in a home near Meadowdale Beach Park could have been much worse if not for some alert teenagers and a little luck. The fire started about 4 p.m. Sunday in the 5800 block of 152nd Street Southwest “Two teenagers were in the home at the time. They noticed smoke and ran down [...]
In two months, Edmonds will officially ban all single-use plastic bags in retail establishments. To remind citizens and retailers of the upcoming change, and to encourage shoppers to start bringing their own bags, the City of Edmonds website is highlighting the winners of a recent poster contest for students in grades 7-12. “Carry Our World [...]
Here’s a reminder to stop by the Clothes for Kids annual Summer Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday at the Clothes for Kids shop, located at 16725 52nd Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood. The sale will include adult clothing, children’s play clothes, furniture, housewares, linens and tools. Help the [...]
We’ve heard of a few places in Edmonds where you can gather Saturday morning with like-minded soccer fans to watch the FIFA World Cup USA vs. Ghana game. If you know of more, please comment below! – A Very Taki Tiki Bar and Grill, 581 Main St. Open at 11 a.m. – Pagliacci Pizza, 10200 [...]
Gallery North is hosting a Plein Air Edmonds Exhibition, and participating artists are invited to paint at the studio during July for free. According to the gallery, plein air is a style of painting characterized by the representation of the luminous effects of natural light and atmosphere. Artists who want to participate will paint in [...]
The City of Edmonds’ Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting applications to fill an opening. Applicants must be involved in an organization, business or activity that generates lodging-tax revenues. The committee provides advice and recommendations to the City Council regarding the lodging tax, including any proposals to impose a new lodging tax, raise the rate [...]
Who knew that we had roller derby in our neighborhood — as close as Edmonds Community College — this Saturday night, and that one of the founders of the Everett-based Jet City Rollergirls lives in Edmonds! You can take in all the action at Edmonds Community College’s Seaview gym, when the Rollergirls’ all-star travel team, [...]
Everyone’s talking about the July 2010 issue of Sunset magazine, which features two pages promoting Edmonds as a Washington state summer day trip. The article suggests a visit to the beach, buying fresh produce at the Summer Farmers Market, and taking in the town’s Fourth of July fireworks. Local businesses — including the Resident Cheesemonger, [...]
Calling all plumbers willing to donate their services to a good cause: The Community Garden at Edmonds Christian Church is growing – but organizers could use some help with the watering system. Gardeners currently rely on “watering cans from a spigot about 200 feet away,†said Betty Larman of the Floretum Garden Club. “It would [...]
Edmonds businesses and residents are invited to recycle their electronics this weekend when Creative Works and E-Waste, LLC host a free electronics recycling event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25-26. The event will be at Creative Works’ parking lot, 16825 48th Ave. W, Lynnwood. They will be taking computers, monitors, TVs, laptops, and cell [...]
What we noticed in recent Edmonds police reports? Car thefts — three of them in one day. One of the cars was unlocked, with the keys left in the glove box, so make sure your vehicle is secured. June 18, 336 Admiral Way: Owners of a boat at the Edmonds Marina reported that their vessel [...]
City of Edmonds staff presented updates to the city’s comprehensive plans for storm and surface water and its water system – including proposed increases to stormwater and water utility rates — during the Edmonds City Council meeting Tuesday night. The proposal to raise rates — which will be the subject of a public hearing during [...]
A female walking with friends on railroad tracks six miles south of Edmonds was struck by a Sounder train just after 6 p.m. Tuesday and was taken to Harborview Medical Center. Sound Transit spokesperson Geoff Patrick said that a northbound Sounder train “came upon four trespassers on the track” –Â three males and one female. [...]
Seventeen people have applied for the Edmonds City Council seat left vacant by the resignation of Dave Orvis. The deadline for applying was 4:30 p.m. Monday. The list includes those who have served on the city council in past years (Lora Petso, Jeff Wilson and Roger Hertrich), local business owners (Frank Yamamoto, Stacy Gardea, and [...]
The Edmonds School District will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 about the supplemental levy that will appear on the Aug. 17 ballot. The meeting will be in the Boardroom of the Educational Service Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Interested community members are invited to attend and learn more about [...]
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