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Edmonds native making music his own way in LA
Alex Mercier certainly looks and sounds the part of a pop musician. But spend a few minutes talking with the 27-year-old Edmonds native, whose voice has been compared to that of James Blunt, and you realize that he is both practical and focused about his efforts to find success as a performer. Like most people [...]The Ramen Rater hits 600th review
Hans Lienesch, the Edmonds man who reviews ramen noodles on a daily basis and writes about it at ramenrater.com, on Sunday announced that he has reviewed his 600th bowl of noodles -- Maruchan Beef Flavor Instant Ramen Noodle Soup. You can read our original story on the Ramen Rater here. You can also visit the [...]Edmonds family continues Thanksgiving tradition of service at Matt Talbot Center
For the 27th year, the Chomos family of Edmonds has been involved with the Thanksgiving dinner served the Saturday before Thanksgiving at the Matt Talbot Center in downtown Seattle. This year, six members of the family of the late Fred Chomos -- who led the event for many years -- were there to continue the [...]Edmonds’ LeRoy Bell moves on to next round of ‘The X Factor’
Edmonds singer LeRoy Bell seemed like he might not last on "The X Factor" earlier this week, after tough comments from judges Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, our online partner The Seattle Times reported Friday. According to the Times, Reid spelled out his problem with Bell at the beginning of the [...]Edmonds woman celebrates 105th birthday
By Lara Alexander This week, friends and family gathered to celebrate the 105th birthday of long-time Edmonds resident Hulda Humola. Ms. Humola was born on Nov. 5, 1906 in Meeker County, Minn., to immigrants parents from Finland. She was one of eight children, seven of whom lived into their 80s and 90s. Ms. Humola began [...]Edmonds’ own Jessica Ketola releasing new album Friday night
Jessica Ketola, the Edmonds mother of four whose singing career was re-ignited when she sang with Sting at the Gorge a few years ago, will appear at a CD Release Concert Friday night, Nov. 18, in Seattle. The show will be at the historic Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, with doors opening at [...]
Written on November 17, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Entertainment,Edmonds People,News | Leave a comment
Edmonds’ LeRoy Bell makes it through first round of live X-Factor audience voting
Congratulations to Edmonds own LeRoy Bell, who received enough live audience votes on "The X-Factor" airing Thursday night to advance to the next round of the Fox networks competitive singing show. Weve included a video of Bell singing "Im Already There" during the show. Good luck in the next round, LeRoy!Edmonds man specializes in Monsters, Moulage and Mayhem
Story from our friends at Shoreline Area News By Victoria Rhoades, ND To say that Don Warner of Monsters, Moulage, and Mayhem does “Halloween Consultation,” is an understatement. The Edmonds man can deck someone out for Halloween – and do it really well! He can also do injury simulation for emergency preparedness drills, or do [...]From The Seattle Times: LeRoy Bell still alive on ‘The X-Factor’
From our onine news partner The Seattle Times comes the news that 60-year-old LeRoy Bell of Edmonds is still alive on FOXs competitive singing TV show "The X-Factor," in a field of 12 acts. Currently split evenly between boys, girls, singers over 30 and multi-person groups — judged by Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, L.A. Reid [...]Is LeRoy Bell’s latest performance enough to advance him on ‘X-Factor’?
From our online news partner The Seattle Times comes a link to the latest You Tube video of LeRoy Bell, the Edmonds man who is a contestant on FOXs "The X-Factor." According to the Times, Bell rolled out an understated version of Adeles "Make You Feel My Love" on Sunday nights show. Will it be [...]In memory of former Edmonds resident David A. Larson
Former Edmonds resident David A. Larson passed away Oct. 5 at the age of 60. Mr. Larson died in a car accident while driving on winding mountain roads near his home in Georgia, his brother Gary said. Mr. Larson was born April 18, 1951, in Seattle, but lived in Edmonds for most of his school [...]From The Seattle Times: Former postman LeRoy Bell makes special delivery on ‘X-Factor’
Our online news partner The Seattle Times had this story Thursday on LeRoy Bell, the Edmonds man who is appearing on the "American Idol"-like TV show, "X-Factor." Weve posted a YouTube video of Bells initial appearance on "X-Factor" but as a follow-up to the Times story, he did move on to the next round, which [...]Edmonds’ own The Ramen Rater writes 500th review
Hans Lienesch, the Edmonds man who reviews ramen noodles on a daily basis and writes about it at ramenrater.com, announced that he has reached a milestone: on Friday, he reviewed his 500th bowl of noodles. The review was of Mexi-Ramens Soupless Ramen: Shallot Teriyaki flavor. "It had a decent flavor but a lackluster consistency," Lienesch [...]Exploring Iceland: Edmonds man reports on his travels via RV
Chuck Woodbury, owner of Edmonds-based RVBookstore.com and an Edmonds resident, is touring Iceland via RV and writing about his experiences on his blog, RvIceland.com. We are posting his latest entry from Friday morning, but you are welcome to visit previous entries by following the link here. (FRIDAY MORNING): Time is going way too fast. I [...]Edmonds teen to participate in international dolphin protest at Japanese consulate Thursday
This Thursday, Sept. 1, is Japan Dolphin Day, an international protest against the start of dolphin hunting in Taiji, Japan. Elora Malama West, an Edmonds teen who spent three months in Taji last year documenting the dolphin killings, will be presenting to the Japanese consulate postcards she has collected from people worldwide protesting the annual [...]365 Things to Do in Edmonds: an interview with columnist Lily Jaquith
For the past six months, Edmonds teenager Lily Jaquith has been writing a My Edmonds News column about her experiences growing up here. Wayne Purser interviewed her today as part of his 365 Things to Do in Edmonds series.Laura Spehar is Edmonds’ 2011 Citizen of the Year
Congratulations to Edmonds resident and My Edmonds News "Environmental Advocate" columnist Laura Spehar, who has been chosen by the Edmonds Kiwanis Club as Edmonds Citizen of the Year for 2011. Spehar, who was nominated by Bonnie Mott, will be honored at the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting today at the Edmonds Yacht Club. Heres [...]
Written on May 26, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds People | 4 Comments
Joel Patience: The healing power of art
Joel Patience: The Healing Power of Art from Emmaline McGraw on Vimeo. This multimedia project featuring Edmonds artist Joel Patience was created by Emma McGraw, a senior journalism and photography major at the University of Washington. Emma grew up in the Edmonds area and attended Edmonds-Woodway High School. She hopes to pursue a career in [...]You can help local band, with E-W alum on drums, get a shot at Billboard Music Awards
Like many musicians, Edmonds native Aaron Voros grew up in a musical family. With a mom who was a former music teacher and sisters who took piano lessons, "music seemed to me like the thing to do," he said. One Christmas, an aunt and uncle gave the young Voros drumsticks, and he "took a liking to [...]A joyous homecoming Monday as Scott West returns from Japan
We had reported on Saturday about the efforts of Edmonds resident Scott West to return home after being in Northern Japan as part of his work with the Sea Shepherd society and experiencing the earthquake and resulting tsunami last week. On Monday, West and other Sea Shepherd Society members -- who had been in Japan as "Guardians" to [...]Memorial service Saturday for retired Edmonds reserve officer Dick Anway
A public memorial service will be held this Saturday, March 5, for retired Edmonds Reserve Police Officer Richard “Dick” Anway, who passed away Feb. 19 at Swedish/Edmonds Hospital. Mr. Anway, 67, was a long time resident of Edmonds and served as a Reserve Officer for nearly 36 years. For additional details, please see the My Edmonds News Remembrances [...]Edmonds Through the Eyes of a Teenager: Why I love it here
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, [...]Meadowdale senior launches fundraising campaign to fight malaria
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 [...]From Edmonds? Just engaged or married? Share your joy on My Edmonds News
My Edmonds News, Edmonds’ locally-owned community news site for people who live in, work in or visit Edmonds, is proud to introduce a new Milestones section featuring FREE engagement and wedding announcements. if you grew up in Edmonds and still have family here, or if you are living here now, we invite you to submit [...]Search MyEdmondsNews.com
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