Now that the snow has melted and Thanksgiving is over, we have a busy week ahead in Edmonds. So pull out your calendars and get ready to make some plans: Tuesday: -Mayor Mike Cooper invites Edmonds residents to join him for lunch “to discuss the future of Edmonds and the 2011 budget.” The brown-bag lunch [...]
As you plan your holiday festivities, heres another way to celebrate the season. Starting Dec. 6 through Dec. 31, the Edmonds Yacht Club welcomes the public to view holiday lights showcased at the guest moorage docks at the Port of Edmonds. Club members decorate their boats with bright lights and seasonal décor and are available [...]
Written on November 29, 2010 | Posted in
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Thanks to Edmonds Realtor Wayne Purser for featuring our "Shop Hyperlocal for the Holidays" campaign on 365 Things to Do in Edmonds. In addition to showcasing some of the great gifts we found in Edmonds, Purser included his "Top 10" reasons for shopping locally: 1. Protect Local Character and Prosperity Edmonds is unlike any other [...]
Written on November 28, 2010 | Posted in
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After just a year at the helm of the Edmonds-Woodway High School girls basketball team, Coach Duane Hodges has already reached one of his goals: increasing the visibility of the Lady Warriors both in the community and statewide. Last season, a young Edmonds-Woodway team with no seniors went 25-3 overall, finishing fifth at the state [...]
Written on November 27, 2010 | Posted in
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An estimated 2,000 people gathered at Centennial Plaza Saturday night for Edmonds annual tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. Just before the tree was lit, Edmonds Mayor Mike Cooper welcomed the crowd and Santa Claus arrived on a fire truck. The event featured caroling, holiday dancers and free hot cider, cookies [...]
Written on November 27, 2010 | Posted in
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The holidays officially start in Edmonds tonight with the annual Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centennial Plaza at 5th and Bell at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy caroling, cider and cookies, and even a visit from Santa Claus! After the tree is lit, you can follow Santa to the Edmonds Conference Center for pictures and [...]
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Yesterday was Black Friday but My Edmonds News didnt go to the mall, online or even to the next city for after-Thanksgiving holiday shopping. Thats because weve made a commitment to "Shop Hyperlocal for the Holidays" and are encouraging our readers to do the same. As a “hyperlocal” news site — meaning we only cover [...]
Written on November 27, 2010 | Posted in
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My Edmonds News is proud to announce a very special holiday project, and we invite you to participate: We are providing Christmas gifts and a community meal for Puget Sound Fisher House, a home away from home for families of wounded military personnel undergoing treatment at the VA Hospital on Seattles Beacon Hill. PCC Natural [...]
Written on November 26, 2010 | Posted in
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The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has positions open for volunteers at the Log Cabin Visitor’s Bureau in beautiful downtown Edmonds. The Log Cabin is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteers at the Log Cabin provide visitors with information about Chamber and city activities, events, lodging, [...]
Written on November 25, 2010 | Posted in
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From our friends at Shoreline Area News, heres a followup to a story that we published a few weeks ago. Shoreline Police are still looking for the owners of jewelry, pocket watches, golf clubs and other treasures left over from a storage locker in Monroe that belonged to a serial burglar arrested at the end [...]
Written on November 25, 2010 | Posted in
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Treat yourself to a New Orleans holiday tradition right in Edmonds, as Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings their “Creole Christmas” show to Edmonds Center for the Arts on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.ec4arts.org or by phone at 425-275-9595. Ticket prices are $15-$35. Located in the heart of New [...]
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Edmonds-Woodway graduates from the classes of 2006 and 2007 Thursday morning continued their tradition of gathering at the high school on Thanksgiving for a friendly game of football. Alumni from the two classes started the tradition in 2006 and it has continued every Thanksgiving morning since. Participants included Brian Alfi, David Alfi, Steven Alfi, Michael [...]
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If you plan to attend Macys Holiday Parade in downtown Seattle Friday morning, or watch it on television, look for the Edmonds-Woodway High School marching band, cheerleaders and drill team in this annual day-after-Thanksgiving tradition The parade starts at 8:45 a.m. on the corner of 7th Avenue and Pine Street, traveling through downtown Seattle before [...]
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The day after Thanksgiving is the traditional the start of the holiday shopping season, with malls and other large stores opening very early on Black Friday for a few hours of specials. As a "hyperlocal" news site -- meaning we only cover news and activities related directly to Edmonds -- My Edmonds News would like [...]
Written on November 25, 2010 | Posted in
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From Wayne Purser, creator of 365 Things to Do in Edmonds, comes a reminder that Westgate Chapel on Edmonds Way is offering a free Thanksgiving dinner featuring roast turkey, dressing, yams, potatoes and gravy, corn, relish trays, rolls and pumpkin pie. Dinner will be served at three times: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. [...]
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Shopping -The Edmonds liquor store closed; Top Foods on 220th Street Southwest open 24 hours; the Safeway Store on Highway 99 open 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Petosa’s Family Grocer at 550 5th Ave. S. , open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Westgate QFC open until 6 p.m. PCC Natural Markets will be closed. -No home mail delivery, and [...]
As Thanksgiving approaches, I would like to wish residents of Edmonds, our city council, city staff and their families a happy, restful and safe holiday. Our city has withstood many challenges in the past year. Many of those challenges are likely to continue in 2011. Despite those challenges, we have much to be thankful for. [...]
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Inclement Weather-Allied Waste Garbage Services-Wednesday November 24, 2010: Commercial and Roll Off operations will be working in all areas. Critical services are being prioritized. Drivers are finding containers frozen to the ground and commodities frozen inside the containers. They are doing the best they can to completely empty containers. Residential operations will not operate today, [...]
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Icy conditions continue on roads throughout Snohomish County Wednesday morning, and Community Transit local buses are operating with some reroutes. The best place to catch a bus is a park-and-ride lot or major corridor with frequent service. And the usual reminder that buses will be delayed, so dress warmly and plan ahead. Unless listed here, [...]
Written on November 23, 2010 | Posted in
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Residents of Edmonds Lake Ballinger neighborhood may have noticed that Edmonds police blocked off a neighborhood street for several hours Tuesday night. We heard from reliable sources that the officers were there after receiving reports of a suicidal man with a gun who had locked himself in the room of a home, but police left [...]
Written on November 23, 2010 | Posted in
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My Edmonds News is proud to welcome our newest sponsor, MS Helping Hands, an Edmonds-based, all-volunteer organization devoted to helping people with multiple sclerosis and their families. A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation licensed and registered in the State of Washington, MS Helping Hands operates the Donor Closet, located at 409 Howell Way in downtown Edmonds, which [...]
Written on November 23, 2010 | Posted in
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The Winged Pig is now open in Old Milltown, at 203 Fifth Avenue South between Dayton and Maple. Billed as "a neighboring watering hole," it is open Monday through Saturday from 4-10 p.m. The restaurant promises on its website that "a menu of comestables and libations" will be posted soon. The restaurant is the second [...]
Edmonds School District students and staff will enjoy a long Thanksgiving break, as the Edmonds School District announced this afternoon that all schools and programs are closed Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions. The following are canceled: - all after-school activities - all evening events at district buildings (including non-district events) - all athletic practices. Students should [...]
Its been a busy few days for City of Edmonds employees, with snow and ice causing traffic delays and minor accidents. "Our street crews have been working around the clock to keep our streets as safe and drivable as possible," said Edmonds Mayor Mike Cooper. "The sun has helped, however the evening will bring dangerous [...]
Cold, clear and beautiful in Edmonds today, as documented by Amber Salinas:
Written on November 23, 2010 | Posted in
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