A public hearing on a city proposal to extend permitting of streateries is among the items on the Edmonds City Council agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 7. The council in December 2020 passed an ordinance that allowed the temporary streateries in on-street parking spaces, giving the public an outdoor dining option during COVID-19. That ordinance is…
Sasanqua camellias are a delight in late fall and early winter when so many shrubs have stopped flowering.. They like well-drained and organic soil. And a 2-inch layer of mulch will be welcome. They are good in the sun but also thrive with shade from trees. However, they do not like being buffeted by wind….
To stop the flow of nitrogen pollution and improve the health of Puget Sound, the Washington State Department of Ecology is requiring — starting Jan. 1 — that wastewater treatment plants — including those in Edmonds and Lynnwood — monitor discharges, optimize operations and plan for infrastructure investments. Excess nitrogen is the main pollutant causing…
The Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds has donated $1,000 to Sound Salmon Solutions, a non-profit organization that works to preserve the future of salmon through education, habitat restoration and stewardship programming. Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds is dedicated to improving the sport of quality fishing, with emphasis on the art of fly fishing; to encourage others…
Applications are now open for the 2022 Smart Choices Scholarship Program. Sponsored in conjunction with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), Gesa Credit Union, Dairy Farmers of Washington and Les Schwab Tires, it will award three $5,000 scholarships and 12 $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout…
Northwest Neighbors Network, which works to help seniors age well in their own homes, has received an Outstanding Human Services Program award from the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA). Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) serves residents in North King County (Shoreline and Lake Forest Park) and South Snohomish County (Edmonds, Brier, Woodway, Lynnwood and Mountlake…
Ready or not, it is December! We have almost made it through another crazy year… this is where the fun part of crazy begins for us… We have books. We have great recommendations. And: We wrap the books you are gifting for free. [We will wrap books that you are gifting to yourself, too. We…
At Evergreen Goodwill, our employees are dedicated, determined and driven. Our team is the backbone of our mission to provide FREE job training and education to people in the community, and we’re committed to making sure each employee has the tools they need to succeed in their personal and professional endeavors. Joseph Lancaster, a material…
Dear Editor: There have been discussions on Edmonds streateries ad nauseam. They started in the early summer of 2020 with the expected end date and their demolition in 70 days. A few businesses determined the Return On Investment (ROI) justified the erecting of the structures because they had no outdoor dining of their own. Their…
As I get older, I seem to be more sentimental and nostalgic–especially in the kitchen around the holidays. I grew up in the Midwest and every year my mother and I would start baking cookies right after Thanksgiving. We would make at least 12 different types of cookies or bars and by Christmas we had…
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Among the items on the agenda for the Monday, Dec. 6 Woodway Town Council meeting: The swearing in of Mayor Mike Quinn and Councilmember John Brock, both of whom were elected to fill positions they had been appointed to earlier this year due to retirements. The council will also thank retiring Councilmember Tom Whitson for…
Nov. 23 22600 block Highway 99: A man spit on another person after a verbal altercation at a convenience store. 21900 block Highway 99: A man was arrested for shoplifting at WinCo Foods. He was cited for theft and given a trespass warning and a drug diversion referral. 23200 block Highway 99: A vehicle window…
Northwest Girlchoir has openings for new singers in grades 1-12 this fall. Choristers perform for thousands of audience members at concerts held across the greater Puget Sound Region and on tours nationally and internationally. Grades 1-2: Online registration is now open for girls entering grades 1-4 to join Prep Choir or Fresca! Enrollment for Prep Choir…
Boys Basketball Edmonds-Woodway defeated Redmond 62-55 Edmonds-Woodway scorers: Adonai Daniel 31, Gibson Marshall-Inman 8, Andrew Warner 8, Jacob Gabler 6, Steven Warren 4, Ben Hanson 3, William Bates 2 Redmond scorers: Luke White 17, Ethan Tung 13, Braedon Davis 11, Josh Ruff 5, Tyler Sigel 5, Vihaan Kasam 2, Will Shoesmith 2 Records: Edmonds-Woodway 1-1; Redmond 0-3…
Edmonds Floretum Garden Club had planned for a two-day wreath sale this weekend, but we received word that they sold out of all wreaths on Saturday — so there is no sale on Sunday, Dec. 5 The popular wreaths, table decorations, and swags are freshly made by club members using greens and blooms from their…
The Meadowdale High School boys basketball team played its first home game of the season Friday night, hosting the 4A Timberwolves from Jackson High School. Finding themselves down 14-6 after one quarter, the Mavs scrapped their way back into the game, pulling to within three at the half, 23-26, due in large part to junior…
With the holidays rapidly approaching and winter on its way, it’s a good reminder to start thinking about how to prepare your home for the upcoming change of seasons. Preparing for the chilly weather now will enhance and protect one of your biggest investments: your home. The best part is that many of these projects…
This year, the call to keep Christmas from seeping into Thanksgiving was coming from inside the house, if you will. So while a few of the tiny trees made it onto the table before Thanksgiving, by Friday I was chomping at the bit to put up my other countertop tinsel trees without (as many) comments….
The City of Edmonds Arts Commission is accepting submissions from local and regionally-based bands and performers to perform at the 2022 Summer Concerts in the Parks series. Concerts are held mid-July through August: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. at the Hazel Miller Plaza (downtown, 5th Avenue South and Maple Street): Musical duos/trio/quartets and solo performers….
Fans can now save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Seattle Seahawks’ 1:25 p.m. game Sunday, Dec. 5 against the San Francisco 49ers. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field….
‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ Enjoy a wonderful return of live performance to Wade James Theatre with the Edmonds Driftwood Players. The cast of voice personalities will play the characters from the classic movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. The performance is directed by Craig Schieber and features the voice talents of Nicola…
Edmonds Floretum Garden Club will be holding its annual wreath sale this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-5, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or until sold out, at 400 Sunset Ave. The wreaths, table decorations, and swags are freshly made by club members using greens and blooms from their own gardens. The garden club promises that there…
Say hello to a new therapeutic business in downtown Edmonds — Bodyworks Massage — and say goodbye to chronic ailments, pain, and swelling. Increase mobility, flexibility and range of motion. Paired with LED facial panels scientifically proven to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, blemishes and scars, Bodyworks offers self-care at its finest. Relax, renew…
In the spirit of giving, the City of Edmonds invites you to light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for, or in remembrance of a loved one. Each light you light is a donation to the Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund, which enables children in Edmonds to participate in programs…
After two Edmonds School District high schools discovered anonymous graffiti threats in bathroom stalls, district Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas sent an email message to parents of high school students Thursday afternoon outlining the safety protocols the district follows in addressing such incidents. “We understand there is an increase in anxiety for our community due to…
As we mark the start of December, we also mark the start of a new meteorological season. One word that aptly summarizes our meteorological fall as a whole would be wet. Let’s take a look at some of the numbers. Below shows a chart of the total rainfall over the span of September through November…
Girls on the Run of Snohomish County (GOTR) is looking for dedicated individuals to serve as coaches and mentors during the spring season, April 18-June 13, 2022. The nonprofit organization is seeking volunteer coaches to facilitate the program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade in Snohomish County. No experience is necessary and coach training, program curriculum, supplies and coach support are provided for…
Girls basketball Mountlake Terrace defeated Mercer Island 63-47 Mountlake Terrace scorers: Elise Colvin 24, Lindsey Ho 13, Maile Armstrong 12, Cameron Dunn 7, Mya Sheffield 6, Ainsley Ward 1 Mercer Island scorers: Caitlin Monohan 27, Lauren Monohan 8, Caley Newcomer 8, Anna Marsh 2, Kate Nordstrom 2 Records: Mountlake Terrace 1-0; Mercer Island 0-1 Mountlake Terrace next…
According to the Education Trust, “Black girls face some of the greatest barriers to educational opportunities because of racial and gender biases embedded within school discipline policies, dress code and codes of conduct that target their cultural identity.” Lynnwood-based Project Girl Mentoring Program (PGMP) is committed to addressing that bias. Since 2012, the organization has made…
The Edmonds Lions Club on Wednesday presented Edmonds Heroes’ Café with a check for $250 to support the organization’s outreach program for veterans. Edmonds Heroes’ Café meets the first Wednesday of the month at the United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. Veterans from all branches of the military are welcome.
Imagine if your family had to choose between buying food and buying feminine health products – it’s easy to see what necessity wins out. Many such young women live right here in our neighborhoods. These young women stuff their underwear with paper towels and toilet paper or other things that may not be healthy for…
This holiday season, Meadowdale High School Key Club invites you to support the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County while you do your Black Friday shopping. Buy a gift for an adult or a child age 0 – 18 and drop off your donation on Saturday, Dec. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the…
The holiday season is upon us, and the most wonderful of the time of the year has finally arrived. To add a bit more magic to the holidays in Edmonds, Cline Jewelers is sponsoring a Holiday Movie Night at the Edmonds Theater. On the first two Fridays in December — Dec. 3 and 10 — swing…
Updated with information that there will also be a police presence at Edmonds-Woodway High School Dec. 8 following a Nov. 19 threat. The Edmonds School District said there will be a police presence on the Woodway Campus in Edmonds Thursday after a student found a threatening message written on a bathroom wall at Scriber Lake…
Nov. 29 Girls Basketball Issaquah defeated Meadowdale 66-34 Issaquah scorers: Keira Hanson 20, Keira Slippern 12, Grace McKillap 12, Lia Hanson 9, Abby Cameron 8, Shea Dillon 3, Courtney Smith 2, Meadowdale scorers: Gia Powell 17, Jordan Leith 6, Sam Medina 3, Ava Powell 3, Jenaly Gabriel 2, Payton Fleishman 2, Kaiya Dotter 1 Records: Issaquah 1-0;…
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Thomas Mathew Nash March 4, 1966 – November 2, 2021 Thomas Mathew Nash, “Tom,” 55, of Edmonds, passed away at home on November 2nd, 2021 surrounded with love by his daughters, Amia and Monica and wife, Mari, and close friends by his side. Tom was born on March 4, 1966 to Dennis Nash…
