Public invited to State Auditor’s Office Monday meeting with Edmonds officials
Members of the Edmonds City Council will be present Monday afternoon when the Washington State Auditors Office holds its Entrance Conference, which marks the beginning of the City of Edmonds audit for fiscal year 2010. The public is invited to attend the meeting, which will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 in the Fourtner [...]Edmonds-based hydro finishes third in first heat at Columbia Cup Saturday
By Harry Gatjens Edmonds-based Miss Peters and May finished third in her first preliminary heat at the Columbia Cup race in Kennewick Saturday. JW Meyers, driver of the hydroplane, drew a high draw in his heat, including all-time career history leader the Spirit of Qatar. Meyers averaged just over 132 mph for the three-lap heat. [...]
Written on July 30, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | 1 Comment
Day 4 of Edmonds Mural Society’s third mural of summer
Written on July 30, 2011 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Reminder: Reilly & Maloney to perform in Edmonds City Park Sunday
Northwest favorites Reilly & Maloney will perform a free concert at Edmonds City Park, 3rd and Pine, Sunday at 3 p.m.. Bring the family, lawn chairs or a blanket for this latest performance presented by the Edmonds Arts Commission. From the mid-1970s through the late 1980s, the voices-and-guitars duo of Ginny Reilly and David Maloney [...]Endangered turtle found in Edmonds will get second chance in wild
Article reprinted permission of Woodland Park Zoo (Posted by Mark Myers, Curator) When a recovered turtle found on Main Street in Edmonds turned out to be a representative of an endangered native turtle species, Woodland Park Zoo got the call to assist. Partnering with the Washington Deparment of Fish and Wildlife, Woodland Park Zoo has [...]
Written on July 30, 2011 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment
Website offers information on regional fire service planning
Citizens can visit a new website -- www.rfa-planning.org -- to learn more about regional fire service discussions taking place in south Snohomish County. Nine jurisdictions in south Snohomish County are exploring the possibility of consolidating fire and emergency medical service in a regional fire authority (RFA). The website provides meeting information, planning documents and presentations. [...]Letter to the Editor: Who is drinking the Kool-Aid?
I feel the need to respond to Councilman Michael Plunketts email to several citizens that condemns the Planning Boards proposed changes to the BD (business district) zones, and asked those citizens to "please dont drink the developers Kool-Aid." 1) Mr. Plunkett says that some of the people who spoke in favor of taller buildings at [...]Local hydro has good first day in Tri-Cities
By Harry Gatjens Edmonds-based Miss Peters and May unlimited hydroplane showed more improvement than hoped for during the qualifying heat for this weekends Columbia Cup. Owner Scott Ranet said the boats handling Friday was greatly improved over two weeks ago in Detroit. “Now we can go racing!” Raney beamed. Co-owner and driver JW Meters was [...]
Written on July 29, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | 4 Comments
Edmonds ferry workers, public come to aid of passenger in distress
We receive on a weekly basis an e-newsletter from David Moseley, assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries. In Fridays issue was this story of heroism that occurred on the Ferry Spokane during its Edmonds-Kingston run Wednesday night: "One of our walk-on passengers boarding in Edmonds lost consciousness in the overhead walkway. Under the direction [...]Joel Patience paints with passion as Mural 3 goes up on 401 Main St. wall
Written on July 29, 2011 | Posted in News | Leave a comment
Artfully Edmonds: Enjoy art or create it in Edmonds this summer
By Ellen Chappelle Whether you prefer to view art or create it yourself, you’re never left without opportunities in our talented little town. Read on to learn what’s happening on the Edmonds arts scene. Gallery shows to visit During August, Gallery North is proud to present the plein air paintings of local artists who have [...]My Edmonds Food: Unique classes through Chef’s Kitchen, Panera open by Christmas
By Lara Alexander Cooking classes in Edmonds Edmonds cooking school owner Debbie Bodal has a great line up of fall classes at A Chef’s Kitchen right now. Debbie’s students learn cooking skills in small groups in a unique home setting. On the calendar are demos by the Executive Chefs of Barking Frog Restaurant, Andaluca Restaurant [...]
Written on July 29, 2011 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment
Austin Jones signs with the Yankees
Former Edmonds-Woodway High School first baseman Austin “Bubba” Jones has made it official: He signed Thursday with the New York Yankees, deciding not to play college baseball at Arizona. The Warriors’ slugger — who batted .568 this year and helped propel E-W into the state baseball playoffs — was drafted by the Yankees in the [...]
Written on July 28, 2011 | Posted in Featured | 2 Comments
Edmonds-based unlimited hydroplane to race in Washington the next two weeks
By Harry Gatjens The Edmonds-based U-11 Stevenson Roofing presents Miss Peters and May will race close to home the next two weekends. This coming weekend the boat will be in Kennewick racing for the Columbia Cup. The following weekend it will be among the hydros coming to Seattle for the annual Seafair event. Fourteen unlimited [...]
Written on July 28, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment
Ground broken on Edmonds Way Apartments
City of Edmonds officials and representatives of Goodman Real Estate, which will build the largest-ever mixed-use development in Edmonds, broke ground for the project Thursday afternoon. The Edmonds Way Apartments project planned for the northwest corner of 232nd Street Southwest and the Edmonds Way, "is a very significant project for the City of Edmonds," Mayor [...]Letter to the Editor: Endorsement for Joan Bloom
To the Editor: I endorse Joan Bloom for the Edmonds City Council. She is endlessly supportive of all things Edmonds and is very knowledgeable about the issues. Karen Wiggins EdmondsFormer E-W, Idaho football star Greenwood in Pittsburgh to try out for Steelers
Congratulations to former Edmonds-Woodway High School wide receiver Eric Greenwood, who was invited to Pittsburg as a free agent to try out for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 6-7, 223-pound Greenwood just completed his college career at the University of Idaho, where he had 46 receptions for 741 yards and six touchdowns last fall. Steelers training [...]
Written on July 28, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Sports | 1 Comment
Bloom says she will rely on grassroots support in race against Wilson
Citizen activist Joan Bloom officially launched her campaign for Edmonds City Council Wednesday night, stating that she intends to rely on grassroots support in her race against incumbent Councilmember DJ Wilson. At her campaign kickoff in downtown Edmonds, the long-time Edmonds resident and environmentalist said that she is committed to limiting her campaign fundraising to [...]Barlee’s building bites the dust
Written on July 27, 2011 | Posted in News | 2 Comments
Letter to the editor: Mayor responds to bus stop trash complaint
To the editor: I am writing in response to a concern raised by a local citizen regarding an overflowing trash bin at a bus stop in downtown Edmonds. Ms Sinha has also contacted my office on this issue and I took the time to personally follow up with city staff regarding our efforts to keep [...]Edmonds City Council moves toward placing $2.5 million levy on November ballot
The Edmonds City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to direct City staff to prepare ordinances for three separate levy proposals totaling $2.5 million, with the idea of reviewing them next week for probable placement before Edmonds voters in the fall. The vote came after the Citys Interim Finance Director, Jim Tarte, reported the result of [...]Community turns out for Edmonds Night Out Against Crime
The weather was cloudy with a threat of rain, but it didnt deter more than a thousand visitors who came out to Frances Anderson Center Field Tuesday night for the Edmonds Police Foundations annual Edmonds Night Out Against Crime. Senior citizens to small children enjoyed the displays of public safety equipment, a chance to visit [...]
Written on July 26, 2011 | Posted in Featured | Leave a comment
Letter to editor: True environmentalists pick up their trash
Dear Editor: I was an environmentalist before it was popular. I boycotted McDonald’s for using Styrofoam container and purchased organic milk and food before such lifestyle choices came in vogue. I commute to work in Seattle. I ride the bus and am happy that there is a bus stop walking distance from my home on [...]Momentum growing for Edmonds Business Improvement District
The committee working to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Downtown Edmonds announced Tuesday in a news release that it has reached 50 percent of the signatures needed before the Edmonds City Council can create a BID. In meeting its June 30 goal, the BID committee chaired by David Arista of Arista Wine Cellars [...]29th Annual Taste of Edmonds: What you need to know
Its just a few weeks away, so here are important details about the 29th annual A Taste of Edmonds, sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Aug. 12-14. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Civic Playfield, 310 6th Ave. N, Edmonds Admission: $3 (12 and [...]
Written on July 25, 2011 | Posted in Featured | 2 Comments
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