Emily Hill, an Edmonds-based Self-Publishing Coach and owner of A.V. Harrison Publishing, has announced a new title now available on Nook Color & Kindle for iPads, and soon to be available in soft cover: “Mexico On A Motorcycle: Riding Out The Recession.” The ebook, by Mac Patrick, “is an exhilarating adventure that tells, in dazzling [...]
On December 29, 1970 President Richard Nixon signed into law the Occupational Safety and Health Act. That law went into effect on April 28, 1971. Since 1989, in town squares and union halls, at worksites and memorials, in community after community workers and local government leaders have gathered to remember those who have lost their [...]
The body of a man has washed ashore just south of Picnic Point County Park, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s office reported Wednesday night. According to spokeswoman Rebecca Hover, the sheriff’s office received a call just after 5 p.m. from a train conductor who spotted a possible body as the train traveled along the beach. Deputies [...]
Not only did Edmonds resident Reid Larson get to name the new organic American Pale Ale created by American Brewing brewmeister Skip Madsen, he got to have the first taste when the keg was tapped at the Edmonds brewery Wednesday afternoon. Larson won a contest, sponsored by the brewery, to name the 99.2-percent organic beer, [...]
By Harry Gatjens One of the top competitors in one of the world’s fastest sports has opened up shop in Edmonds. Scott and Shannon Raney and JW Meyers have chosen Edmonds to be the headquarters for their unlimited hydroplane race team, Unlimited Racing Group. Members of the group say they love the community and want to [...]
By Allison Pascoe Experience “An Evening of Everything Edmonds” at the third annual Edmonds Fashion Show Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. The show is hosted by the Downtown Edmonds Merchants Association (DEMA) and will feature local merchants and restaurants. This year’s event will begin with a pre-dinner social hour where guests will be served [...]
Summer is just around the corner, and here’s how you can make a splash: Yost Pool swim passes go on sale Monday, May 2. Avoid the long lines and purchase your 11-punch card or season pass at the Frances Anderson Center. For more information about passes and fees, call 425-771-0230.
During its meeting Tuesday night, the Edmonds School Board approved the key dates for the next three school years, according to an email sent by the school district Wednesday. Important dates for the upcoming 2011-12 school year are: First Day of School: Wednesday, Sept. 7 (please note it is Wednesday, not Tuesday) Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-25 [...]
Wayne Purser of 365 Things to Do in Edmonds was on hand Tuesday when City of Edmonds staff and volunteers from the Edmonds Floretum Garden Club began putting together 151 hanging baskets, which will be placed around the city during the first week of June. The flowers that adorn the hanging baskets and corner parks [...]
By Quint Turner The Meadowdale Mavericks proved Tuesday night that they can come from behind, overcoming a 1-0 deficit against the Lynnwood Royals in an important game to win 2-1. The team had to battle back against a very physical (and talkative) Royal team. Lynnwood tried valiantly to tie the game, but those plans were [...]
BASEBALL Jackson 11, Edmonds-Woodway 9 Jackson scored a come-from-behind victory over Edmonds-Woodway in Wesco South baseball action Tuesday night. The Warriors were up 9-3 when Derek Callahan left the game, but the Timberwolves added five runs in the sixth and three runs in the seventh to clinch the win. The two teams meet again Wednesday, [...]
Updated Wednesday morning with links to Citizens Levy Committee report and dissenting report. Exactly what form it might take is uncertain, but a levy proposal appears to be gaining support among Edmonds City Councilmembers and could be on the ballot as early as August of this year. Mayor Mike Cooper in March proposed a $2.26 [...]
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night recognized the recipients of this year’s Edmonds Arts Commission Literary and Performing Arts Scholarships. A total of $2,500 was awarded to Todd Hollenhorst and Hannah King, both Meadowdale High School seniors, who were introduced by Commission member Joanne Otness. Hollenhorst has played the piano since the age of 7. [...]
Wednesday night is the 5th annual 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins — including the two Edmonds locations — with proceeds benefiting America’s firefighters. The Edmonds stores are located downtown at 614 5th Ave. S. and in the Aurora Village Marketplace, 23632 Highway 99 During the event, Baskin-Robbins is thanking its customers by reducing prices [...]
The City of Edmonds will start taking registration for swim team, swim conditioning, stroke and turn clinics and pool rentals on Monday, May 2 at the Frances Anderson Center. For more information about times and fees, call 425-771-0230.
Meadowdale High School Booster Club Board – Join the team behind the team The Meadowdale HS Sports Booster Club is looking for parents and supporters to serve as board members in several positions for the coming school year. Booster Club board members have a hands-on role in supporting student athletes and athletic programs and will [...]
BOYS GOLF Kamiak 371, Jackson 389, Edmonds-Woodway 428, Cascade 449, Mariner DNQ At Harbour Pointe golf course, 18 holes, par 72 Edmonds-Woodway: Ty Tindall 81, Dylan Merrill 85, Matt Thornton 86, Keaton Yalowicki 87, Nick Nguyen 89
The new episode of Community Blog TV, featuring My Edmonds News, has been scheduled for today, Tuesday, at 8:30 p.m. and again Thursday at 2:30 p.m. on SCAN TV. This second show was supposed to air Monday night at 7:30 p.m. but was delayed due to technical difficulties. My Edmonds News is one of five [...]
The Port Commission of the Port of Edmonds held a regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, April 25. During that meeting, the Commission: • Heard a presentation on renovation plans for Harbor Square Athletic Club, approved the plans and granted a five-year lease extension. • Heard a series of first-quarter reports on Harbor Square, [...]
From our friends in Mountlake Terrace comes news of a “Swing, Swing, Swing” benefit event Saturday, May 7 aimed at raising money for the school’s band program. Music will be provided by the award-winning MTHS jazz bands and guests, and there will be dancing with free swing lessons, desserts and a multi-item raffle. The event runs from 6:30 to [...]
Congratulations to Edmonds teachers Jake Bergevin and Karen Helseth, who were both accepted to participate in programs through the National Endowment for the Humanities this summer. Bergevin will attend a workshop titled “Duke Ellington and the Development of American Popular Culture” in New York City. Helseth will participate in the “From the Sock Hop to [...]
The Edmonds Driftwood Players’ Alternative Stages is presenting “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” by Tom Stoppard May 5-8 at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5-7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. All tickets are $12. To buy tickets or for more information, visit the [...]
The Edmonds man who slammed into the back of a minivan stopped at a red light at the 220th Street and 76th Avenue West intersection in November 2009 was sentenced on Monday to three months of home detention, the Herald reported. Ben Garnet Holt, 70, hit the minivan at nearly 70 mph, fatally injuring John [...]
Aegis of Edmonds is hosting a free workshop on how to receive VA benefits toward assisted living and memory care costs. Veterans and surviving spouses can receive up to $1,949 per month. The workshop will be Tuesday, April 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP by calling 425-776-3600 or emailing orla.concannon@aegisliving.com
The Edmonds branch of the American Association of University Women recently recognized two Meadowdale High School juniors in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math — often referred to as STEM — for their academic achievements. June Woo was recognized as a science scholar and Michelle Cho as a mathematics scholar.
Three teams of students from Edmonds-area schools performed well at the state tournament for Destination ImagiNation held earlier this month. One team from Edmonds-Woodway High finished first in the “Triple Take Road Show” category, and a second team from EWHS placed third in the “Mythology Mission” challenge. A team from Maplewood Parent Cooperative placed second [...]
The Edmonds City Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday as the Transportation Benefit District Board, during which time they will elect board officers — president, vice president and treasurer — for 2011 and will also hear the district’s annual report. At 7 p.m., they will put on their councilmember hats and continue [...]
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