Following up on discussions during its May 9 retreat and May 13 business meeting, the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night continued its deep dive into the potential scenarios the city…
Prom night at Scriber Lake HS: Students treat themselves to face painting, cotton candy and music
The Scriber Lake High School gymnasium didn’t sit empty Friday evening. Colorful fringe party streamers greeted students, staff and other guests May 16 at the gym. It was prom night…
Stop Trump’s tariffs, WA leaders beg court
The past couple months have been a rollercoaster ride at the Port of Seattle. In response to President Donald Trump’s tariff whipsaw, international cargo imports spiked in March and April…
Jaime Mendez News: May 21, 2025
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Opening May 24, Edmonds Historical Museum exhibit focuses on immigrant history
The Edmonds Historical Museum’s new exhibit, An Immigrant History of Edmonds, will open this Saturday, May 24, with food, music and art offered during the day. Opening day runs from…
Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck open May 22-24 at Edmonds’ Five Corners
Scotty’s Food Truck will be open from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 22-24, at Edmonds’ Calvary Church parking lot in the Five Corners neighborhood, 8330 212th St. S.W. On the menu,…
Mark your calendars: Lynnwood Rotary derby race for children with disabilities June 14
Rev your engines for Lynnwood Rotary Club’s eighth annual Challenge Series Derby Car Race – a day of speed and fun for children of all abilities. The race is scheduled…
Commentary: Protect critical federal programs that support Snohomish County elders, vulnerable community members
This commentary was previously published in The Seattle Times. I have already received calls from seniors expressing their concerns, telling me, “I will be homeless without my Section 8 voucher.”…
Art Beat: Get ready for summer with stories, celebrations and music
Seattle Storytellers Guild May events 2 p.m., Saturday, May 31, Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. The Seattle Storytellers Guild will be at the Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center Campus….
McDonald McGarry Insurance to host annual shredding event and food drive June 21
McDonald McGarry Insurance will host its shredding event and food drive on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As in past years, McDonald McGarry will be partnering…
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Everett Red Robin to hold special event for Lynnwood’s Heroes Café May 28
It’s not often you hear the words “hamburgers” and “heroes” together in the same sentence, but a special event on Wednesday, May 28 is a good reason to do so. From…
PUD: Edmonds power outage Tuesday night caused by squirrel in equipment
A squirrel was the cause of a power outage that affected around 2,500 customers in Edmonds Tuesday night, Snohomish County PUD said. A squirrel got into PUD equipment located in…
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‘A commitment to the future of public safety’: Snohomish County 911 moves into new facility
Snohomish County 911 (SNO911) on Wednesday officially began emergency communications center operations in its new facility in Everett, which the organization said marks a major milestone in public safety for…
Julie Ann Cutting: A former Edmonds resident, she graduated from Edmonds High in 1971
Julie Ann Cutting Julie Ann Cutting (Fussner) of Yuma, AZ, formerly of Edmonds, WA., passed away peacefully on May, 15, 2025. Born in Kirkland, WA., in 1953. Julie was a…
Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall would require spending cuts and, as a last resort, higher taxes. On Tuesday, the first-term Democrat appeared satisfied…
New community garden in Lynnwood part of broader effort to make fresh produce accessible
People got their hands dirty at the Sea Mar Medical Clinic in Lynnwood recently for a healthy and delicious cause: installing a community garden. The garden is part of Harvest…
SUN Bucks program returns to provide summer food support for Washington children
This summer, up to 620,000 Washington children will receive SUN Bucks – funds to help buy food when school is not in session – through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Jaime Mendez News: May 20, 2025
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
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‘Bridging the Gap’: Two-part conversation on Juneteenth, July 4th, cultural holidays set for June 21, 28
Northwest WA Civic Circle (NWCC) is hosting two educational conversations in June. The first will be an update to 2022’s Bridging The Gap discussion on the differences and similarities between…
Webster honored with John Lovick Legacy Award at NAACP Snohomish County gala
Lynnwood resident and civic leader Wallace “Wally” Webster II received the John Lovick Legacy Award at the 2025 NAACP Snohomish County Freedom Fund Gala. The annual gala, this year March…
Memorial Day to kick off busy season for state ferries with added service
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of Washington State Ferries’ (WSF) busy season. And this year, summer comes with some welcome news for riders, the ferry system said in…
Overnight lane reductions and rolling slowdowns on SB I-405 near SR 527 in Bothell, May 21-22, for sign removal
Drivers should prepare for a series of nighttime rolling slowdowns on Interstate 405 in Bothell into June to remove signs over I-405 as contractor crews work to widen the roadway…
Speed dating with Edmonds candidates at Edmonds Waterfront Center June 2
Community members are invited to meet and speak with candidates for open local positions at a Candidate Speed Dating event at 6 p.m. Monday, June 2 at the Edmonds Waterfront…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Homage has resources for older adults
Scenes from the lives of everyday older adults: A 74-year-old woman, grieving the sudden loss of her husband, eats dinner alone every night. A retired veteran who doesn’t know how…
Sponsor spotlight: Woodwork refinishing ideas for your home
Many of our homes in the Pacific Northwest feature beautiful woodwork that can make for exciting home improvement projects. In this article, I’ll give some ideas of woodwork refinishing ideas…
Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October
Starting Oct. 1, 2025, the annual Discover Pass will increase from $30 to $45. The Discover Pass is a fee charged to park a vehicle at Washington’s state parks and…
Warrior boys soccer, softball teams prepare for state play this week
State high school championship tournaments get underway this week, and a pair of Edmonds-Woodway Warrior squads are preparing for what they hope will be long runs in state tourney play. …
New Washington law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police, improving public safety
On his first day, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson angered many Democratic lawmakers by demanding the Legislature put $100 million in the next state budget to help local police departments hire…
Scene at Meadowdale Beach Park: Students helping salmon
Students from Meadowdale High School’s Eco Club joined community volunteers with the Edmonds Stream Team and Sound Salmon Solutions in releasing several thousand baby coho salmon into Lunds Gulch Creek…
Jaime Mendez News: May 19, 2025
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Sponsor spotlight: Tax bill payment options expand digitally
As the payment alternatives continue to evolve in the economy, so too are the payment options available to you to pay your tax bill. Here is what’s available to you…
Reminder: City of Edmonds invites community to May 22 budget and property tax levy workshops
The City of Edmonds will host two public workshops Thursday, May 22 to get public input on levies, projects, programs and process surrounding the city budget deficit. City leaders will…
Art Beat review: Clink your glasses for ‘Drinking Habits’
May 16-June 8, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds The Edmonds Driftwood players couldn’t have timed Drinking Habits better. The recent papal conclave and selection of a new pope…
Northwest Girlchoir offering Pure Imagination concert June 8 and summer camp July 21-25
Are you looking for a nearby summer camp for a 2nd to 5th grader who likes to sing? Northwest Girlchoir’s summer camp still has openings. From July 21-25, Northwest Girlchoir…
Borrow a life jacket for free at Martha Lake and Lake Ballinger
Life jacket loaner stations open on Friday, May 23, at Martha Lake County Park and Lake Ballinger Waterfront Park. These self-serve stations are stocked with life jackets for children and…
High school sports roundup: May 17, 2025
Baseball 3 A District 1 Tournament Consolation Bracket – winner to state/loser out Shorewood defeated Edmonds-Woodway 7-0 Joey Facilla pitched six scoreless innings on the mound and drove in three…
Edmonds City Council to meet virtually in committees May 20
The Edmonds City Council will hold two virtual committee meetings on Tuesday, May 20: Council Committee A at 3 p.m. and the Committee of the Whole at 6 p.m. Here’s…