Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Government

Port of Edmonds Commissioners look to 2026 as they wrap up 2025

Key takeaways: Port's third-quarter financial picture is positive Commissioners approve 2026 contracts for state and federal lobbyists Commissioners briefed on requests for federal money...

Public Safety

Emergency proclamation issues for Snohomish County flooding

Flooding along multiple rivers has caused a state of emergency in the county, with ongoing impacts to roads and transportation, emergency services and private...

Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood also open on Wednesday, Dec. 10

With an atmospheric river bringing widespread rain, wind and flooding to Western Washington, the South County cold weather shelter will be open Wednesday, Dec....

Education

Lynnwood Rotary Club honors October Career & Technical Education Student of Month

The Lynnwood Rotary Club has recognized AL White, a standout student from Mountlake Terrace High School, as the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student...

Reninder: EWHS Music Program benefit concerts Dec. 9, 16

Two evenings of music are scheduled Dec. 9 and 16 as Edmonds-Woodway High School (EWHS) Music Program continues its Winter Benefit Concert Series. This year’s...

Dine at Demetris Dec. 21 and support Edmonds-Woodway HS Key Club

Support local students during the Edmonds-Woodway High School Key Club’s fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 21, at Demetris Woodstone Taverna, 101 Main St., Edmonds. From...

Donations, volunteers sought for EWHS Joy of Giving Campaign

The Edmonds-Woodway High School Parent-Staff Organization is requesting volunteers and donations for its Joy of Giving Campaign, which supports EWHS students who are struggling...

Spruce Elementary music teacher earns national appointment, publishes new book

Spruce Elementary music teacher Andrea Krein has earned national recognition through her appointment to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Council for General...

Events

Cascade Symphony Holiday Concerts Dec. 14-15 at Edmonds Center for the Arts

The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents its popular Holiday Concerts on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the Edmonds...

Sponsor spotlight: The District at Lynnwood Event Center hosts 4th Annual Jingle Bell Breakfast

Holiday spirit returns to Lynnwood as The District at the Lynnwood Event Center prepares to host its fourth annual Jingle Bell Breakfast and...

Celebrate London New Year’s Eve at Sno-King Folk Dance, plus other December events

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club is sponsoring a variety of events in December, including a Dec. 31 afternoon party that the club is billing...

Cline Jewelers hosting two free holiday movie events Dec. 12, 19

Cline Jewelers is once again bringing holiday cheer to the community with its annual Free Holiday Movies at The Edmonds Theater. The two events...

‘Environmental Resilience’ topic of Economic Alliance virtual Coffee Chat Dec. 9

For its Tuesday, Dec. 9 virtual Coffee Chat, the Economic Alliance Snohomish County will present a panel discussion on "Environmental Resilience: Protecting Washington's Growing...

Housing

Opinion

Letter to the editor: What is the utility tax rate?

Editor: Another resident has pointed out to me that it’s not at all clear what the council approved utility rates are! Here is Council President Tibbott’s...

Reader view: Dead coho in Shellabarger Creek — was stormwater runoff to blame?

On Oct. 16, a group of Edmonds-Woodway High School students with the Students Saving Salmon Club were performing routine water quality testing in Shellabarger...

Reader view: Time to recall Mayor Rosen? Public trust is severely eroded

On Nov. 4, the people overwhelming voted against the mayor’s $14.5 million levy lid lift by 59%. At last week’s City Council meeting, many...

Letter to the editor: Still no plan for Edmonds

Editor: After 59% of Edmonds voters rejected Prop 1, many expected the City to pause, reassess and build a credible financial plan. Instead, the City...

Reader view: A proposed 2026 budget that protects services and taxpayers

An alternative 2026 plan shows the city can preserve services, stabilize finances and buy time for long‑term reforms using existing resources and a realistic...

Eat/Play/Live

Edmonds girl places in Western U.S. Irish dancing championship

Edmonds resident Lila Wolfe won a placement as one of the top 24 Irish dancers in the under-10-years-of-age category across the entire Western United...

Recommended Reads: Seattle themed World War II-era thriller ‘Everyone a Stranger’

Everyone a Stranger by Kevin O’Brien is a gripping World War II-era thriller that blends historical detail with suspense. The breathtaking story follows Virginia...

Art Beat: ‘Island of the Shark,’ festive lights, music and crafts

December arrives with peppermint mochas and peppermint bark. Lights sparkle on branches and Lite Brite houses, and festive gatherings fill calendars we somehow never...

Sponsor spotlight: Salmon and Chips the special at Scotty’s Food Truck this week

Craving a taste of the ocean? Dive into the irresistible Salmon and Chips at Scotty's Food Truck this week, featuring: Flaky, lightly breaded salmon fillets. ...

Create a winter wreath in virtual Sno-Isle Libraries acrylics workshop

Join Sno-Isle Libraries Saturday, Dec. 6 for a DIY online acrylics workshop where you'll learn to create your own whimsical winter wreath for the...

Sports and Recreation

High school sports roundup: Dec. 5-6, 2025

Boys Basketball Friday, Dec. 5 Meadowdale defeated Jackson 71-41 Scoring by quarter    Total Jackson 15- 9- 10- 7 41 Meadowdale 17-18-22-14 71 Meadowdale individual scorers: Khalil Botley 16, Noah Million...

Prep basketball: Terrace teams defeat Lynnwood in Saturday doubleheader

A pair of sophomores led the way as the Mountlake Terrace Hawks boys and girls basketball teams each came away with victories over their...

High school sports roundup for Dec. 4, 2025

Boys Wrestling Edmonds-Woodway defeated Arlington 34-33 106- Josiah Jimenez (A) won by forfeit; 113- Isaiah Meyer (EW) decision over Emmett Decker 15-8; 120- Jude Haines (EW)...

High school sports roundup: Dec. 3, 2025

Girls Basketball Meadowdale defeated Kamiak 58-45 Meadowdale individual scorers: Mia Brockmeyer 13, Lexi Zardis 13, Quinn Gannon 10, Kaya Powell 10, Lisa Sonko 8, Hannah Keeney 4 Records:...

High school sports roundup: Dec 2 — Meadowdale breaks school record for largest margin of victory

Boys Basketball Meadowdale defeated Cascade 81-27 The Meadowdale Mavericks jumped out to a 38-6 first-quarter lead on the way to a 81-27 victory over the Cascade...

Election 2025

Chen, Barnett to take oaths of office in Asian Service Center ceremony Dec. 13

The public is invited to attend an oath of office ceremony for returning Edmonds City Councilmember Will Chen and newly elected Councilmember Erika Barnett...

Election 2025: Newman concedes to Barnett in Council Position 3 race

Edmonds City Council candidate Alex Newman has conceded to his opponent Erika Barnett in the race for Council Position 3. In the latest returns published...

Election 2025: No surprises in latest general election vote count; Krull concedes race to Eck

There were no surprises in Thursday's vote count from the Snohomish County Elections Office regarding Edmonds City Council and Port Commission races. According to results...

Election 2025: Little change in latest results released Wednesday

The latest vote count from the Snohomish County Elections Office shows little change in the those leading the Edmonds City Council and Port Commission...

Election 2025: Prop 1 fails, Barnett and Eck lead in early returns

Updated with a statement and photo from the No on Proposition 1 campaign. Proposition 1, the $14.5 million City of Edmonds levy lid lift aimed...

Obituaries

Diane Vehrs: She encouraged and nurtured others

In Loving Memory of Diane Vehrs March 31, 1931 – October 10, 2025 Diane Vehrs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted prayer warrior, was...

Maryan McGovern: She leaves a legacy of strength and kindness

Maryan McGovern April 30, 1924 – November 24, 2025 Maryan passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 101. The youngest daughter of Viola Nordstrom and...

Janice Keller: Celebration of Life Nov. 25 in Richmond Beach

Janice Christine Keller It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Christine Keller (née Jones). Jan passed away peacefully at age...

Paul C. Sorensen: Edmonds native had a lifelong career with Ewing Electric

Paul Christian Sorensen May 20, 1940 - October 27, 2025 Paul C. Sorensen passed from this life on October 27, 2025, surrounded by family. He was...

Mary Ahern: Funeral Mass Nov. 28 at St. Thomas More Parish

Mary Agnes Ahern was born at home on the family farm in rural Moody County, South Dakota, on May 7, 1932. She was the...

Geraldine ‘Jeri’ Rask: Drawn to nature and to serve others

Geraldine "Jeri" Rask March 12th, 1946 - September 16th, 2025 Geraldine “Jeri”, “Jer-Bear”, “Say Say” Rask was born March 12, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio and died...

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