A fundraiser aimed at increasing awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder among military veterans is scheduled for tonight at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N. The event, which runs from 6:30-10:30 p.m., includes tastings from local wineries and breweries, food, a silent auction and live entertainment. Emcee will be Ron Clyborne of [...]
The Edmonds Cemetery Board is seeking volunteers to fill two alternate positions. The board consists of seven non-paid volunteers and two alternates serving four-year terms. Board members and alternates must be committed to attend one 4 p.m. meeting on the third Thursday of each month and participate in committee work and activities involving the Edmonds [...]
Here’s the Burdett family’s effort to convince Dick’s Drive-In to move to Edmonds. (Thanks to Michael Burdett for sharing!)
Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 346 calls the week of Sept. 2-8: 270 emergency medical aid calls, 21 fires, 26 motor vehicle collisions, 10 service calls, 17 fire alarms and two natural gas leaks. The following calls took place in or near Edmonds: Sept. 2 CAR-MOTORCYCLE COLLISION. At 6:47 p.m., a motorcyclist crashed [...]
Our friends at Lynnwood Today Friday noted an announcement by Dick’s Drive-In that the online poll on where to build the next Dick’s Drive-In will be ending Sunday, Sept. 19. As of Friday morning, over 96,000 people had voted in the poll, Lynnwood Today said, and the north end still leads with roughly 47 percent [...]
Sunday is the day for the Edmonds Classic Car Show, sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, in downtown Edmonds. Anyone with a classic car — defined as a 1980 model or older — is invited to exhibit at the event, which runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and draws between 300-400 vehicles each year that [...]
Six hours to take six photos. That’s the idea behind the Edmonds Photomarathon, being sponsored by The Rotary Club of Edmonds on Saturday, Sept. 18. This “photo contest with a twist” begins at 10 a.m. at the Spanish Class Cafe, 111 W. Dayton St., in Edmonds. Only digital photos (digital camera or cellphone) are accepted, [...]
The third Citizens Levy Committee, held Aug. 26, featured a presentation by Lorenzo Hines, Edmonds Finance Director, plus reports from the various subcommittees. Several interesting discussions came up, and I will expand upon those below. Mr. Hines discussed how the budget is prepared and the components of the City’s financial systems. The City is legally [...]
By Bob McChesney, Executive Director Port of Edmonds As summer inches toward fall, the Port of Edmonds has been making steady progress with Harbor Square redevelopment possibilities. Since an economic feasibility study was presented in November, the Port has conducted a series of Port Commission workshops, public meetings and open houses to consider a variety [...]
Firefighters in Snohomish County Fire District 1 will observe a moment of silence Saturday morning to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 and those still fighting the war on terrorism. Remembrance ceremonies are planned at all 12 fire stations staffed by Fire District 1 in south Snohomish County, including those in [...]
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