Every February, snow geese blanket the skies and fields near Stanwood before their annual migration north. Beginning in March, massive gray whales migrate up the West Coast and through Puget Sound toward Alaskan waters. Both offer extraordinary wildlife watching opportunities – during a season when not much other wildlife puts on such a show. So…
Although people don’t usually crave icy treats so much in the dead of winter, most of us still enjoy a little ice cream, gelato or frozen yogurt regardless of the season. I’ve got another icy treat for you to consider. If you’re a fan of the aforementioned desserts and you haven’t tried bingsoo yet, you…
The Edmonds Diversity Commission will continue its free screening of films on themes related to diversity, inclusion and equity with The Florida Project, showing at noon Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Edmonds Theatre, 415 Main St. The film tells the story of Halley, who lives with her 6-year-old daughter Moonee in a budget motel along one of…
With one of their most formidable squads in recent history, the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors continued their strong 2019-2020 season with a 60-6 crushing victory over their closest rival, the Meadowdale Mavericks, in a Wesco League dual held Thursday at Meadowdale High School. E-W won 13 of the 14 individual matches staged on Thursday; Meadowdale’s only victory…
The Meadowdale Mavericks picked up an easy win on Thursday with a 74-22 victory over the Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks in a Wesco League girls basketball game played at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. The Mavericks raced out to a 52-8 halftime lead over a Tomahawks squad that is winless in Wesco League contests this season. Lilly Williams led…
After not stepping onto a court since Jan. 10, the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors’ girls basketball team was faced with shaking off the doldrums, dusting off the basketballs and returning to action with a daunting assignment Thursday: Take on the state’s No. 4-ranked Arlington Eagles. The test proved too tough for E-W. The Warriors lost to…
Edmonds-based EPIC Group Writers invites all writers — from beginners to published authors — to enter the EPIC Writing Contest, which begins Feb. 1 and ends April 9. The following online submissions are accepted in both Prose and Poetry categories: Prose – Adults and students in grades 8-12 (fiction or non-fiction). Portions of larger works…
2019 was a busy year in Edmonds, and for the Edmonds Downtown Alliance (Ed!). Presiding over the member advisory board this year has been a humbling and extremely fulfilling experience; I have gotten to engage with a number of our more than 350 member business owners, and while they have a wide variety of viewpoints,…
Now that the snow is melting, City of Edmonds Street/Storm Manager Tod Moles had some statistics to share about the work of his crew to keep city roadways safe during this week’s winter storm. Moles said workers logged just under 200 hours of overtime, as the timing of this week’s snow and ice occurred when…
Parents and guardians with kids starting kindergarten in fall 2020 are invited to attend Kickoff to Kindergarten on Monday, Feb. 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at your neighborhood (assigned) school. Free child care will be provided. Attendees will: Meet school staff and other incoming families, Learn about the school and registration process, Gear up for Jump…
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During our first snowstorm of the winter, I hopped in a de-icing truck with long-time Public Works employee Darren Browning. I wanted to see firsthand how our road conditions were during our first winter wonderland of the season and make sure that our streets were safe. I learned quickly there was a very important segment…
Opening Feb. 1, Edmonds Historical Museum’s new exhibit “The Perfect Dive” celebrates 50 years of the Edmonds Underwater Park. Established at Brackett’s Landing by city ordinance as a Marine Preserve and Sanctuary in 1970, the Edmonds Underwater Park is the most popular park in Washington’s underwater park system — attracting over 25,000 divers each year….
The Jan. 16 Edmonds Community College Martin Luther King Jr. celebration featuring Nikkita Oliver has been postponed until Feb. 6. The new events — scheduled for 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. — will be a dual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month with Oliver as the keynote speaker. Oliver is…
After being closed earlier this week due to snow and ice, Edmonds Community College will operate on a regular schedule Thursday, Jan. 16. The college encourages all students and employees to use their own best judgment to get to campus safely. “Parking lots and sidewalks throughout campus may be icy,” the college said in an…
Throw on some snow or rain boots. This month’s Edmonds Art Walk is the perfect reason to make your way downtown. This month’s Art Walk Edmonds features Hannah Alex-Glasser. Hannah is the owner and curator of Driftwood Modern, a chic boutique on Main Street that features mid-century art and furniture. Hannah has been creating clay…
Another day of school closures, another day of postponed games for Edmonds School District high school student athletes. District officials canceled all classes and school activities on Wednesday, Jan. 15, due to the continued unsafe weather conditions. The closure postponed boys basketball games slated for Edmonds-Woodway, Mountlake Terrace and Meadowdale, plus a girls wrestling scramble…
It’s official: After three days of closures, the Edmonds School District announced that schools will open two hours late Thursday, with buses on regular routes. Schools were closed Monday-Wednesday this week due to snow and ice. Classes will begin two hours after a school’s regular start time. Students will be dismissed at the regular dismissal…
From Jan. 21-28, you may see kilts, dirndls, lederhosen, berets, and lots of fun-loving Europeans around Edmonds. That’s because Rick Steves is hosting his annual week-long tour guides’ summit in Edmonds, flying in his guides from around Europe. Saturday, Jan. 25 is the big day for the public: About 1,500 travelers will come to town as…
Enjoy an evening of laughs and benefit local schools during the 13th annual Edmonds Comedy Night, set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Organized by Parent Leaders for the Edmonds School District, the event features nationally recognized comics. All funds generated will be used to support student programs throughout the…
The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will be open through Thursday, Jan. 16. The shelter opens at 7:15 p.m. at Maple Park Church (60th Avenue West and 176th Street Southwest, Lynnwood). Dinner, a warm mat and blanket, and breakfast are provided. If you are not driving, please use the van transportation; do not walk to…
State Sen. Marko Liias this week introduced Senate Bill 6313 — the Voting Opportunities Through Education (VOTE) Act — a measure aimed at increasing voter participation among young adults. “Every voice needs to be heard to maintain a strong democracy,” said Liias, a 21st District Democrat who represents parts of Edmonds and Lynnwood. “Getting more young…
Editor: I would like to recommend Robert “Doug” Peterson for the vacant city council position. He has lived in Edmonds for nearly 40 years and knows the history of Edmonds. I go to him with questions, such as, “Why do not all new homes have sidewalks installed by the builder?” Answer, “Builders are required to…
The United States Tennis Association announced Wednesday that 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams will be a part of the United States Fed Cup Team that takes on Latvia in a Fed Cup Qualifying competition Feb. 7-8 at Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett. Williams last played Fed Cup in February 2018 in her…
The Jan. 15 meeting of the “Got Your Six” (GY6) program — a monthly outreach program for military veterans in Edmonds — has been canceled due to weather. The goal of the GY6 program is to create a space where veterans can interact with each other over lunch and coffee and learn about services available…
A second day of school closures in the Edmonds School District this week meant a second day of postponing local high school basketball games. The girls’ basketball teams at Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood and Meadowdale all had their scheduled games on Tuesday shelved after district officials closed down all operations due to snow and ice. The…
Former Lynnwood City Councilmember Shirley Sutton will be the 2020 recipient of the Lift Every Voice Legacy Beloved Community Award for a generation of public service to her community. The award to Sutton — a community activist, youth empowerment program manager, college administrator and political leader — will be presented at the Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin…
Dear Editor, I am recommending Will Chen for the vacant position on the Edmonds City Council. My husband and I have lived in the lovely City of Edmonds since 2001, and we currently run a small business from our home. Edmonds is growing. The city now has to find a good path to bringing urban-ish vibrancy…
The National Weather Service is calling for heavy snowfall over the next two days and strong easterly winds on Wednesday, increasing the likelihood of tree damage and power outages throughout Snohomish County. And Snohomish County PUD says it’s prepared. The PUD said is has crews and supplies prepared for restoration efforts and will be responding…
Ever stood in front of your trash bins and pondered the proper way to dispose of a piece of plastic wrap? You want to do the environmentally responsible thing and keep things out of the landfill, but it should not take a PhD in Trash Disposal to figure out how to do it. Help is…
The Edmonds City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14 was canceled due to weather conditions. Council President Adrienne Fraley-Monillas said that safety concerns were paramount when making the decision to cancel. The roadways are already icy due to freezing conditions, and snow is expected to fall early this evening, at about the time the…
Updated at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with additional information from the school district on how closures so far have impacted school calendar, cancellation of school board meeting. As overnight freezing temperatures led to icy roadways, both the Edmonds School District and Edmonds Community College have canceled all classes and activities for Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Edmonds School Board…
Republic Services, which serves the City of Edmonds outside of the downtown Bowl area, canceled all trash, recycling and yard/food waste pickup scheduled for Tuesday because of hazardous road conditions. Customers can put out a double amount of trash and recycling on their next service day, at no additional charge, Republic said. As for Sound…
Edmonds Driftwood Players has collected 11 BroadwayWorld 2019 Seattle Awards, including Theatre of the Year. The fall production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder collected nine of the theatre’s wins, with two awards going to the 2018/2019 Season production of Peter & the Starcatcher. Regional productions, touring shows, and more were included in…
Wintry weather put the deep freeze on high school basketball games scheduled for Monday night, Jan. 13, including contests involving teams from Lynnwood, Meadowdale and Mountlake Terrace High Schools. The Royals, Mavericks and Hawks were all slated to go up against other Wesco League teams but the games were postponed after Edmonds School District officials…
The first six of 12 candidates applying for appointment to the vacant Edmonds City Council Position 2 seat will be interviewed during the Tuesday, Jan. 14 Edmonds City Council meeting. The business meeting will begin an hour earlier than normal — at 6 p.m. — but the candidate interviews are set for the end of…
Later this week, we’ll be taping more “Ask the Edmonds Cop” segments. Have a burning question to ask Edmonds Police Sgt. Shane Hawley? Email it to myedmondsnews@gmail.com. You can see the list of topics we’ve covered in past segments here.
Sonia Nunez Gilman asked that he highlight the good deeds of Edmonds resident Steven Seremeta. On Monday morning, while his young family played outside, Seremeta “quietly grabbed his snow shovel, cleaned the entire cul-de-sac, and salted walking paths for the various home entrances at the end of 6th Avenue South,” she said. “I’m grateful when…
