My Edmonds News is proud to present a monthly look at Edmonds history, straight from the archives of the Edmonds Historical Museum. For the month of March, we’ll revisit 1933. The 1930s represented a time of depression and disparity across America. Many programs were created during this time with hopes of invigorating the economy and [...]
Written on February 28, 2011 | Posted in
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My Edmonds News is pleased to welcome our newest columnist, Edmonds-Woodway High School senior Lily Jaquith. By Lily Jaquith In my mind, and in the minds of most of my peers, Edmonds is a small town. I can rarely walk into a grocery store without seeing someone I know. When I was looking at colleges, [...]
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In honor of National MS Education and Awareness Month, Edmonds-based MS Helping Hands is hosting an open house at its Donor Closet, 409 Howell Way (behind Petosas Family Grocery) on March 5, 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As part of the effort to raise the publics awareness of Multiple Sclerosis, the [...]
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Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, has proposed creating a Puget Sound Corps that would provide jobs for unemployed veterans and younger workers while also cleaning up Puget Sound. Liias House Bill 1294, which cleared the House Monday, would streamline the state’s conservation efforts into one program. “Government efficiency, job creation, and protecting the environment are hard [...]
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By Bill Brayer Remember I previously said that no one ever asked for an illness or a disability. One day things are fine and the next day your whole world is turned upside down – “topsy turvy”. So many illnesses, such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), change virtually everything. Since MS is a debilitating disease with [...]
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Lynnwood Today is reporting that Lorenzo Hines, current finance director for the City of Edmonds who has been embroiled in an ongoing controversy with two Edmonds City Councilmembers, may be the City of Lynnwoods new finance director. According to Lynnwood Today, Mayor Don Gough has announced that Hines is his choice for Lynnwood’s finance director position. [...]
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The Corner Coffee Bar & Cafe in Perrinville is hosting a Wines of the World Wine Tasting this Friday, March 4, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person for five pours, and the following appetizers will also be available for purchase: Hot spinach artichoke krab dip served with seasoned flatbread, roasted red pepper hummus served [...]
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By David Watkins I’ve met with many Edmonds business owners in the past year, exchanging some marketing and advertising ideas for a free cup of coffee. And while I’m always hoping that these coffee klatches will lead to future business, I get a kick out of helping people who need a little ad advice. [...]
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Edmonds police say that charges are unlikely for the driver of a car that struck a 59-year-old Seattle delivery truck driver when he stepped out from behind his truck into the cars path earlier this month. The man died the next day at Harborview Medical Center. Edmonds police spokesperson Sgt. Don Anderson said that the driver, [...]
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If youre traveling in the Westgate area, its hard to miss the rainwater collection tank located on the west side of the Edmonds PCC Natural Markets store. Wayne Purser of 365 Things to Do in Edmonds talks with store director Matt Smith about that tank, and how the rainwater collection system works. The flat roof [...]
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On Tuesday night, the Edmonds City Council is scheduled to discuss and take potential action regarding the professional services agreement with its new City Attorney, the Lighthouse Law Group. The council voted 4-3 last week to end the citys 54-year relationship with the Ogden Murphy Wallace law firm and its representative, attorney Scott Snyder, in [...]
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Heres a special offer that we received Monday morning: the Edmonds Center for the Arts is offering 50 percent off the regular ticket price to select March shows. But the offer is good for just 24 hours, so youll need to act fast. The deal includes the following shows: - Legendary comedienne Vicki Lawrence and [...]
By Michael Schindler The fourth annual Washington State Military Kids and Families Summit will focus on providing needed resources to military children and the people who support them. The event, open to military families, educators, community leaders and the public, is March 4 in Tacoma. Workshops include how children cope with deployment, transitions, and reunions. [...]
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Some people may believe that high school students -- immersed in their fast-paced world of text-messaging, Facebook and all things Internet-related -- no longer have time to read a book. Meadowdale High School Librarian Rita Ireland is out to prove them wrong. Starting at this Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6, more than 100 [...]
Written on February 27, 2011 | Posted in
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Art Mendel knows first hand the despair facing baby boomers who have been laid off during the economic downturn and unable to find work. The former purchasing and supply chain manager has been unemployed since February of 2010, and was struck by how many others in the 50-70 age range were in the same boat. [...]
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My Edmonds News reader Reid Larson suggested we post a link to an article in the Sunday edition of our online news partner, The Seattle Times, regarding the future of math education in Washington state. Heres Larsons post, with links, here: Do you have kids in the Edmonds School District? Do you care about whether [...]
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Edmonds Mayor Mike Cooper will deliver his 2011 State of the City Address this Friday, March 4, and citizens have two separate opportunities to hear it: 9 a.m. at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., where for $5 you can buy a breakfast of pancakes and strawberry compote, scrambled eggs with ham, sausage gravy [...]
Written on February 26, 2011 | Posted in
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For the past six games, members of Edmonds-Woodways girls basketball team have faced a brutal reality -- one loss, and their season was over. Fortunately for the Warriors, they play some of their best basketball under pressure, and Saturday afternoon was no exception, as they scored a 53-48 overtime victory over Kentwood. The win gave [...]
Written on February 26, 2011 | Posted in
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Photographer Amber Salinas stopped by festivities Saturday when American Brewing Co. hosted the grand opening for its brewery/tasting room in the Harbor Square business complex. Read our interview with owner Neil Fallon and brewmaster Skip Madsen here.
Written on February 26, 2011 | Posted in
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By Bob McChesney This week’s column is a tribute to the hundreds of ordinary citizens who have helped the Port of Edmonds become what it is today. Many have been boaters, including marina tenants, but others have simply been people who care about the community. For the most part, they have been residents who live [...]
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Well have the story soon but wanted to post these celebration photos, taken by Char Blankenship, after the Lady Warriors defeated Kentwood 53-48 Saturday afternoon. The win sends E-W to the Tacoma Dome next Thursday night.
Written on February 26, 2011 | Posted in
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We just learned that KRKO AM 130 out of Everett is broadcasting the Edmonds-Woodway vs. Kentwood high school girls basketball game today, starting at 1 p.m. You can listen online live here.
Written on February 26, 2011 | Posted in
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The Warriors beat defending champs Auburn-Riverside last night, and take on Kentwood in a loser-out contest today at Jackson High School in Mill Creek. Tip-off is at 1 p.m. A win sends the E-W girls to the Tacoma Dome next week to play for a state 4A title.
Written on February 26, 2011 | Posted in
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Meadowdale High School senior Anna Ketola has launched the “What’s Their Net Worth?” campaign to save lives against malaria. In partnership with Go the Second Mile, a non-profit organization founded by two Edmonds residents, Ketola strives to increase awareness and raise funds to provide mosquito nets for a community in Rwanda that houses more than [...]
Written on February 25, 2011 | Posted in
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We heard from City of Edmonds staff Friday night that the contractor has temporarily repaired a pipe inside a 10-foot-deep sinkhole discovered Friday morning at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Dayton Streetpipe. Long-term repairs will take place Tuesday after the delivery of a pipe thats on order.
Written on February 25, 2011 | Posted in
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The wait is over: American Brewing Co. will officially tap the first keg at its Harbor Square business complex location Saturday, is inviting all of Edmonds to stop by and celebrate between noon and 8 p.m. Look for the soon-to-be-famous "yellow foam road" of beer glasses to find your way to the entrance, located in [...]
Written on February 25, 2011 | Posted in
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The third time was a charm for Edmonds-Woodways girls basketball team Friday, as they beat defending state champions Auburn-Riverside 52-34 after losing to the Ravens twice in the past year. The win puts the Lady Warriors (23-4) into Saturdays winner-to-the-Tacoma-Dome game against Kentwood, with tip-off at 1 p.m. at Jackson High School. E-W got off [...]
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