Join us at the Edmonds Center for the Arts Thursday, Oct. 12 for a lively evening of “Candidate Conversations” with Edmonds mayor and city council hopefuls. This event is co-sponsored by the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the My Neighborhood News Network. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the event will start at…
Back in the early 1970s, the historic quarter of downtown Edmonds was beginning to show its age though was not exactly doing so in a very graceful manner. Some of the older buildings had become dilapidated, certain areas were looking a bit seedy, and a steady exodus of local merchants were starting to move elsewhere….
Snohomish County is looking for candidates to fill three open positions on the Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 3 (Lynnwood/Edmonds area) and two “at-large” or countywide positions. The board advises on a range of issues including maintaining the county’s ties to its agricultural roots, expanding programs…
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s Sounder trains to the Seattle Mariners game against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, Oct. 1 Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service…
A divided Washington Supreme Court on Thursday rejected claims that Gov. Jay Inslee exceeded powers granted to him under state law when he imposed an emergency ban on evictions during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Landlords sued over the restrictions, arguing Inslee overstepped his authority and violated the state constitution. Lower courts sided against…
Volleyball Glacier Peak defeated Meadowdale 3-1 26-24, 25-20, 14-25, 25-14 Glacier Peak stats: Hanna Ligons: 8 kills Emma Nowak 6 kills Tessa Mossburg: 12 digs Chloe Wiersma: 24 assists Meadowdale stats: Jackie Tang: 5 kills, 5 digs Sofia Brokmeyer 19 digs Laiken Thoesen: 22 assists Records: Glacier Peak 6-3; Meadowdale 4-4 Meadowdale next match: at…
The Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary Club during its Tuesday, Aug. 3 meeting will hear about the Lynnwood-based Northwest Veterans Museum. The mission and purpose of the museum is to honor and perpetuate the legacy of military veterans and educate the public — especially youth — about the sacrifices made by the men and women who served…
Near the beginning of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mrs. Bennet exults that neighboring Netherfield Hall has been rented at last, and the young man who’s rented it will be moving in at Michaelmas. This is only one of countless references to Michaelmas in 19th century British fiction. But what — and when — is…
The Edmonds Police Department will host another “Coffee with a Cop” event — this time in the Perrinville neighborhood — from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4. The event will be at Mel & Mia’s, 7530 Olympic View Dr., Unit 103, in Edmonds.
The City of Edmonds is seeking interested citizens and business owners to serve on the Edmonds Transportation Committee. Applicants must reside within Edmonds city limits and be interested in transportation systems. The Transportation Plan is a planning document identifying existing transportation infrastructure and proposed roadway and active transportation projects needed to enhance the safety and…
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New student advisors attended their first Edmonds School Board meeting on Tuesday; among the items were eight consent items and three presentations. Six of nine student advisors were sworn in, with the remaining three to be inducted at the Oct. 10 meeting. These advisors act as liaisons between students and the school board. The student’s…
Drivers traveling across Lake Washington should plan ahead for a weekend closure of State Route 520 starting late Friday evening, Sept. 29, according to a news release. The SR 520 closure is from Interstate 5 to 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill and lasts from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct….
An Olympia parent group questioning a teacher about her involvement in resource groups for students of color. A measure before the Richland School Board to remove a book depicting gay parents. Kitsap County high school students wearing shirts proclaiming there are only two genders. People at Edmonds school board meetings speaking out against transgender individuals….
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Edmonds School District is inviting the public to a free celebration of Latinx/Chicanx/Hispanic culture and history on Saturday, Sept. 30 at College Place Middle School. The event will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Festivity offerings include music, raffle prizes, guests from the Sno-Isle libraries and face painting. Food from…
For the better part of 20 years, I had the honor of serving thousands of victims of violent crimes in Snohomish County — child sexual assault victims, adult domestic violence vicitms, adult and juvenile assault victims, and families of homicide victims. I served as a community mental health clinician, a Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office victim/witness…
Girls Volleyball Meadowdale defeated Arlington 3-0 25-19, 25-16, 27-25 Meadowdale stats: Ja’elle Jenkins: 9 kills, 7 aces, 7 digs Laiken Thoesen: 24 assists Violet DuBois: 8 kills, 3 digs Arlington stats: Melissa Hadley: 14 digs, 7 kills, 4 aces Emme Shaffer: 6 kills, 5 digs, 2 aces Audrey Marsh: 14 assists, 12 digs Records (league…
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in Edmonds. Dr. Heng grew up in Seattle and graduated in 2001 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. “After watching…
Edmonds Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edmonds, is the Gold Medal Winner in The Seattle Times annual Best in the PNW “Beer Festival” category for 2023. “We are honored to receive this award and look forward to planning next year’s equally wonderful event for the community,” said Maggie Peterson of the Rotary Club…
Meet Edmonds City Councilmember Jenna Nand, ask questions and hear her plans for Edmonds during a “Cupcakes with the Candidate” event at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 30 at Edmonds City Park Shelter 2, 600 3rd Ave. S. Nand, who was appointed to fill the Edmonds City Council Position 7 seat in October 2022, is running…
The special of the week at Scotty’s Food Truck is lobster tacos, featuring wild North Atlantic lobster with fresh cabbage, sweet mango salsa and lime crema on a warm flour tortilla. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615. Five Corners in Edmonds Calvary Church parking lot 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3:30-7:30…
Gallery Graphite Presents “A Witch’s Gift” Sept. 23-Oct. 28, reception 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 The Gallery at Graphite at Graphite Arts Center, 202a Main St., Edmonds After two months of in-house work constructing the flora and fauna, and creating the critters and creatures for the fantastical, full-scale exhibit “A Witch’s Gift,” the immersive experience…
Edmonds is celebrating Arbor Day 2023 with multiple events throughout October because fall is the best time for planting trees in the Pacific Northwest. By celebrating Arbor Day, Edmonds meets Tree City USA requirements that recognize communities for their urban forestry efforts. On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Edmonds Tree Board is giving away free trees…
Girls Soccer Mountlake Terrace defeated Lynnwood 11-1 Mountlake Terrace stats: Claire August: 3 goals Ava Hunt: 2 goals, 1 assist Ally Villalobos Van Sloten: 2 goals, 1 assist Natalie Cardin: 1 goal, 3 assists Lorelail Baumann: 1 goal Sadie Parker: 1 goal Taylor Williams: 1 goal Dani Cortezzo: 1 assist Records (league and overall): Mountlake…
In a perfect world we’d always feel like working out. Obviously, this is far from a perfect world! Even if your workouts are a solid part of your routine, even if you have carved out the time on your schedule and even if you are fully motivated, sometimes it is simply the last thing you…
Former City of Edmonds Senior Planner and two-time mayoral candidate Brad Shipley has endorsed challenger Mike Rosen in his bid to unseat first-term incumbent Mike Nelson. “I worked with Mike Rosen when he was chair of the Planning Commission. He brings a wealth of experience leading large teams behind a common goal. Rosen has a…
Jack Cooper Retired Edmonds Fire Chief Jack Cooper went to live with God in heaven on September 16, 2023. He was a loving husband, dad, Grandpa, uncle and brother. Jack was born November 2, 1930 in Burleson, Texas, to Ferg and Bertha Cooper and spent most of his youth in Texas before moving to Sunnyside…
By a vote of 4-3 Tuesday night, the Edmond City Council approved a resolution telling the South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue Regional Authority that the City of Edmonds officially intends to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of annexation. Edmonds currently contracts with regional fire authority (RFA) for fire and emergency medical services. Voters in…
In its third grant cycle of the year, the Hazel Miller Foundation recently awarded $175,500 to 12 organizations making a positive impact across south Snohomish County, according to a news release. From Edmonds School District and Foster Hearts to Hand in Hand and Imagine Children’s Museum, the Hazel Miller Foundation’s Board of Directors was intentional…
Shake Shack at the Alderwood Mall opened almost three weeks ago. This is a restaurant chain that has its roots in New York City via St. Louis. Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack, grew up in St. Louis, enjoying iconic food from Ted Drewe’s Frozen Custard and Steak n’Shake. While he started out as a fine…
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on Tuesday proposed the 2024 budget for Snohomish County, according to a news release. This budget funds all county operations from Jan. 1, 2024, until Dec. 31, 2024. “We have important and exciting work to do,” Somers said. “The 2024 proposed budget reflects our values and priorities, the things we…
As part of an ongoing effort to restore native plant communities in the Edmonds Marsh, specialists from the Snohomish County Noxious Weed (SCNW) program will visit the marsh Monday, Oct. 2 to continue the process of eradicating an infestation of common reed known as phragmites australis. Phragmites is a noxious weed requiring control in Snohomish…
A silver lining to continued interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve is being able to earn more interest on cash stashed in your savings accounts. How much interest, exactly, you can earn depends on where you do your banking. Consider these tips to earn as much interest as you can, even if it means…
Editor: I am frequently asked who to vote for in judicial races because I am a lawyer. Today I want to tell people to vote for Judge Patrick Moriarty. Already a well-regarded judicial officer and an experienced lawyer of 30 years, he has the background in criminal, civil, family, and juvenile law to make the…
The developers of a 17-unit multifamily residential building proposed for just west of the Edmonds Library at 627 Dayton Street have run out of time to secure the necessary design and permitting approvals, putting them back to square one. The latest design review was submitted by the developer, GBH Holdings, on Nov. 14, 2022, and…
Girls Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Arlington 3-0 25-21, 25-18, 25-10 Lynnwood stats: Hannah Johnson: 9 kills, 5 blocks Sammy Holmer: 10 kills, 7 digs, 1 ace Makena Kaleo: 7 kills, 2 aces Ady Morgan: 6 kills, 1 block Jordyn Higa: 14 digs, 1 ace Charlie Thomas: 33 assists, 3 kills, 11 digs Arlington stats: Heather Wood:…
The Sno–Isle Libraries Foundation welcomes eight new members to its Board of Directors, according to a news release. The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sno–Isle Libraries. Guided by a board of directors, it helps extend the library district’s reach by supporting library programs, services and events, funding demonstration libraries in communities with limited library…
Judith Susan Moutray A plaque at Tahoma National Cemetery states, “Judith S Moutray 1941 2022,” but Judy was more than those dates joined by an insipid blank. That blank contains a lot of life, love, trials and tribulations. It represents a lifetime of faith, hope, charity, strength and endurance, family and friends, and open-mindedness. Judith…
