Sunday afternoon’s arrival of two Native American canoes at the Edmonds Waterfront Center set the stage for what will be a traditional two-week paddle journey through northern Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands for the 60-member-strong Blue Heron Canoe Family. The event was led by Blue Heron Canoe Family patriarch Mike Evans, and included…
If you haven’t yet cast your vote in the Aug. 3 primary election, here’s a reminder of our election resources: You can watch a video of the primary election debate for Edmonds City Council Positions 1 and 2 here. In addition, we have a written summary of the Position 1 debate here and the Position 2…
Dear Mayor Nelson and Edmonds City Councilmembers, I decided to watch the July 27th meeting that was held in person and virtually. It was unfortunate that there were some technical difficulties that occurred prior to the start of the meeting. However, that happens at times and you all demonstrated patience to be inclusive of many…
Are you interested in having your children learn two languages? The Edmonds School District is launching a new Spanish two-way dual language program for incoming kindergartners at College Place Elementary and Cedar Valley Community School. Learn more on the Dual-Language Program website. The application deadline has been extended to Aug. 2.
A resolution adopting council rules of procedure, extension of an interim ordinance that prevents the cutting of landmark trees, and continuation of a temporary policy to accommodate emergency sick leave for employees exposed to COVID-19 are among the items on the Edmonds City Council agenda for Tuesday, Aug. 3. The council is also scheduled to…
Seattle City Light crews will be relocating an overhead transmission line on Interstate 5 at Northeast 195th Street in Shoreline as part of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project. The work will result in nightly traffic impacts on Aug. 3-4. Washington State Patrol troopers and construction crews must intermittently conduct rolling slowdowns of traffic in…
The City of Edmonds invites Edmonds-based nonprofit organizations serving Edmonds residents to apply for one-time grant funding to offset financial losses due to prolonged closures, cutbacks, loss of business or other factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money comes through the Edmonds Rescue Plan Fund, approved by the Edmonds City Council on July 20…
The Night She Disappeared, by Kevin O’Brien What happened last night? Anna Malone is a Seattle TV reporter. Viewers rely on her to be observant, know the facts on a scene, and report clearly. Today it’s the morning after. She’s in pain, uneasy, thinking through a brutal hangover. She can’t remember last night. At one…
Planning for rising costs, accessing working capital, and investing in technology upgrades are just some of the ways local companies are navigating an uncertain time. I’m not an economist. I’m a banker. While I can’t predict what will happen in the market, I have the opportunity to speak with local business owners every day, which…
Snohomish County PUD work to complete an upgrade on one of its transmission poles in Edmonds will temporarily close 188th Street Southwest from Aug. 2 through 6. The closure will be between 83rd and 84th Avenues West. The road will be closed each day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate large equipment. A detour will be…
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Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds-based EPIC Poetry Group. Comrades Lost I watch the raindrops gather, halting, to march in lock step, leaves of November, sparse, lost, spread far and wide, tears of loneliness, a constant, drip ,drip ,drip, falling unnoticed, speak to the heart’s memory of fallen comrades no…
Editor: I am sure all of us would like to know how our tax dollars are at work and it’s not always apparent. But just recently I had the opportunity to personally take part in such an exercise. I had the pleasure of acting as a victim for the Redmond Fire Department as the firemen…
Three candidates for Edmonds police chief have been selected to move forward to the final steps in the selection process. They are Acting Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett, retired Waterbury, Connecticut Police Captain Lawrence Hunter and retired Pennsylvania State Police Officer Dante Orlandi. Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson will meet individually with the three finalists Wednesday morning,…
Over 30 Edmonds community volunteers helped remove invasive nightshade and blackberry along Highway 104 over two days under a Washington State Department of Transportation “Adopt-A-Highway” restoration project. According to organizer Joe Scordino, the bittersweet nightshade — which has grown into dense thickets in the fences bordering the highway — is blocking and altering water…
A group of Edmonds neighbors on Saturday bid a fond farewell to their mail carrier of more than 37 years, Jeff Everson. During his last day on the Edmonds route, neighbors from the 500 block of 6th Avenue South and Magnolia Lane gathered to wish Everson well, greeting him with a signed banner and hugs….
Snohomish County has opened its 2022 annual tourism grant cycle, with completed applications due Sept. 13. The 2022 Hotel-Motel Small Fund total is projected to be $475,000. The awards are for selected projects that can be completed by Dec. 15, 2022. Distribution of funds will begin in January 2022. The county says that eligibility of…
July 20 7600 block Lake Ballinger Way: An unknown suspect smashed a gas station window and stole cigarettes. 8700 block 188th Street Southwest: A homeowner reported multiple packages were stolen from their front porch by an unidentified suspect. 22700 block Highway 99: A window was broken at a business in an apparent attempted burglary. 20800…
My Edmonds News is publishing monthly stories and photographs from the Edmonds Underwater Park, with features written by members of the youth dive team led by Annie Crawley, Edmonds underwater photographer, filmmaker, writer and ocean advocate. For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to the sea. The rocky shores, rolling waves and…
A free summer camp that will teach the basics of photography to Snohomish County BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) youth ages 12-18 is being held at Mill Creek’s Mixed coffee shop Aug. 2-5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants with various levels of experience who are interested in photography will receive hands-on experiences, a…
The pandemic shutdowns over the past 18-plus months made it very difficult, if not impossible, for non-profit organizations, high school clubs and teams, and service groups to raise the funding necessary for their activities. Now, the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is offering a fundraising opportunity to local groups — volunteer for the upcoming Taste Edmonds…
Social distancing this summer may be a barrier for having visitors at your home. There are some guests, however, that you should never allow into your home — pests such as ants, roaches, rats and termites. Not only are pest infestations a nuisance, it’s critical to protect your family from disease due to food contamination…
The Archdiocese of Seattle on Friday announced final settlements totaling $165,000 for two separate cases involving allegations of sexual abuse by Sister Dolores Crosby in the 1980s, when she served as principal at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Seattle from 1979 to 1992. Crosby also taught at Edmonds’ Holy Rosary School from…
Editor: I’ve refrained from making a comment about the Bias/Discrimination/Hate portal until I could attempt to get several logistical questions answered. Those questions were: Why was this a consideration in the first place? Have there been instances where residents felt as though something happened but didn’t feel comfortable going directly to the police? Who/what department…
Leadership Snohomish County, a nonprofit committed to developing county-specific sustainable leaders, has opened its call for nominations for the fifth annual Deborah Knutson Women in Leadership Award. The award will be presented at Leadership Snohomish County’s sixth annual Leadership Day on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The event will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Nominations must…
Starting Monday, Aug. 2, Sound Transit’s contractor will begin a night operation along the Interstate 5 and the State Route 104 Interchange to set girders for the elevated guideway for the future Lynnwood Link Extension. This work will include nighttime on-ramp and off-ramp closures and one full closure of SR 104 through the month of…
The City of Edmonds said Friday it has returned to requiring employees who are working indoors to wear a mask or face covering regardless of vaccination status. The policy, which became effective Wednesday, July 28, is aimed at ensuring the safety of city employees and reducing workplace transmission of COVID-19, the city said. Employees will…
The Feedme Hospitality & Restaurant Group recently donated $2,350 to support the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s An Edmonds Kind of 4th celebration — results of proceeds collected during its lemonade stand fundraiser. Feedme Hospitality owners Andrew Leckie and Shubert Ho — who own Edmonds establishments Salt & Iron, Shooby Doo Catering, Bar Dojo, The Mar•Ket, SanKai,…
Tickets are now on sale for the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22 in Everett. The event, which will honor the 2020 Induction Class, will be held at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel Of The Winds Arena. The banquet begins with a social hour and silent…
Ballyhoo Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Ballyhoo Theatre, at The Phoenix Theatre, will be performing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from Aug. 5-15, based on the award-winning book by Rachel Sheinkin and with a musical score by William Finn. The bee is an unforgettable experience, watching a group of eclectic…
Seattle-based Dacha Theatre in bringing a pair of outdoor plays to the Lynnwood and Edmonds area starting Aug. 1. Star Play, an outdoor family play with music about the wonders of stars and the night sky – will be at the Lynndale Amphitheatre, 18927 72nd Ave. W. West, Lynnwood at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1…
Wednesday, July 28, we officially hit an 80-plus-degree high at Paine Field for the first time since early July. This really helps show that after that miserable bout with temperatures that should never get remotely close to Western Washington, things have been quite comfortable for most of this month. It’s been very dry, as has…
This Sept. 14, YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is featuring keynote speaker Stacey Abrams at its second virtual Inspire Luncheon, a fundraiser to support women and girls through YWCA programs. Abrams made history in 2018 when she became the first Black female gubernatorial nominee for a major party in any state. She followed that up with…
Providence ElderPlace, which provides health care and adult day health services for seniors who are so sick or frail they would qualify to live in a nursing home, is expanding for the first time into Snohomish County. The program has operated in King County since 1995 and has expanded gradually to include facilities in South…
Are you interested in supporting the arts in the community? Edmonds Center for the Arts is looking for volunteers to support the fall reopening for the 2021-2022 season. To learn more, attend a new volunteer open house Tuesday, Aug. 3 in the ECA lobby at 5:30 p.m. You’ll receive a closer look at the ECA…
The public is invted to the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Sunday, Aug. 1 to help welcome the arrival of the Blue Heron Canoe Family, celebrating the Native American canoeing tradition. The event, which runs from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 1, will include the sharing of prayer, ceremony, story, song and dance with the Blue Heron Canoe Family….
The Washington State Department of Health Wednesday released updated guidance for the 2021-2022 school year aimed at helping students, teachers and staff return safely to the classroom. The department said in a news release that its guidance “aims to minimize transmission and maximize in-person instruction and is informed by the latest science, recently released Centers…
Every person who pre-purchases a ticket to the Edmonds Taste Twenty-One food festival, scheduled for Aug. 20-22 at the Frances Anderson Center field, will automatically be entered to win two free Alaska Airlines tickets, the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday. Up for grabs are two unrestricted Coach Class roundtrip tickets with no blackout dates…
