The city’s draft 2024 budget was top of mind for members of the Edmonds City Council during a special Thursday night meeting. After addressing some staff-proposed budget changes along with a few of their own amendments, councilmembers agreed that it will be necessary to roll up their collective sleeves to make the cuts necessary to…
It may seem like déjà vu all over again to many in Edmonds seeing the huge yellow “retirement sale” signs in the windows of Comstock Jewelers. Similar signs were in the same windows a few years back when owner Brian Comstock retired. He turned the day-to-day operation of the store over to his wife and…
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has announced a 4.9% increase in the average workers’ compensation premium rate for 2024. The increase, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, means employers and workers will jointly pay — on average — an additional $65 a year in workers’ compensation insurance premiums for each full-time employee….
Spotify wrapped has been taking over everyone’s social feeds lately and I am hoping that our community has seen local musicians pop in their favorites and most streamed of 2023. If you haven’t added local music to your playlists yet, then now is your time. A song just released by local songwriter CJ Migas is…
Editor: Dave Teitzel recently wrote a column about the City of Edmonds’ current financial difficulties, and the need to do some prioritization. I agree completely, and determining priorities is always hard given that everyone has their pet project. I got to thinking about Hwy 99 and the Edmonds Marsh and how they fit within Edmonds…
A new clinic dedicated to low-barrier testing, treatment and prevention services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) officially opened Friday, Dec. 1, at the Snohomish County Health Department. The clinic, at 3020 Rucker Avenue in Everett, adds crucial services: Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, as well as both rapid testing and blood draws for HIV….
Snohomish County Recording launched a new recorded document notification tool to assist county residents and customers. The system notifies participants when a document is recorded in their name or for their property, according to a news release from the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Registration to use the recorded document notification system is free. “While fraudulent…
After a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic, Alderwood Dance Spectrum’s (ADS) Storybook Nutcracker is back. Now in its 24th year, the production will feature a cast of more than 50 local dancers. When Anistyn Wiley was 7 years old, she performed as a mouse in her first ADS Nutcracker production. She looked up to the older…
People in Washington often face high costs for ambulance rides, despite not having a choice about the service, an October state Office of the Insurance Commissioner report found. State lawmakers and health officials are now looking at ways to change that, including by prohibiting ambulance operators from billing consumers for costs their insurance doesn’t cover…
As the holiday season approaches, the search for the perfect gift to show your love and appreciation to your friends and family begins. This year, why not think outside the box and surprise your loved ones with a gift that is not only unique but also very useful? Consider gifting a Mini Barn from “The…
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FairVote Washington will be holding its Snohomish County chapter meeting from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The meeting will be held over Zoom. According to Fair Vote Washington, with ranked-choice voting, you rank candidates in order of preference. You’d rank the candidate you want most first, rank your second choice second, and so on. When…
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation has awarded $10,125 in grants that promote arts education in schools. These grants are designed to provide students in the Edmonds School District with art education opportunities they may not otherwise have access to. Applications are due Nov. 1 of next year, and grants must be completed by the end…
Learn how to prevent becoming the victim of fraud during the holidays and year-round. As we welcome in the holiday season, scammers are working overtime. More shopping for gifts, more deliveries, and more donating at this time of year means more opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of you. The good news is that there…
Four days a week, Edmonds School District students get their bodies moving through a before- or after- school 60-minute exercise program, Move 60! The program seeks to increase opportunities for student activity outside of the regular school day, according to foundry10, a Seattle-based education research organization that is helping to fund the program. Move 60!…
Weekend travelers who use State Route 520 across Lake Washington should prepare for a 54-hour around-the-clock closure beginning Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 p.m. and wrapping up Monday, Dec. 4 at 5 a.m, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The SR 520 Trail is also closed across the lake. Drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians…
Girls Basketball Redmond defeated Edmonds-Woodway 72-53 Redmond scorers: Yuki Willis 21 Isabel Schneider 20 Iha Kasam 19 Rosie Walker 5 Sofia Locati 4 Natalie West 2 Reese Epple 1 Edmonds-Woodway scorers: Natalie Durbin 25 Indira Carey-Boxley 12 points and 10 rebounds Finley Wichers 11 Naomi Limb 3 Jade Fajarillo 2 Records: Redmond 1-0; Edmonds-Woodway 0-2…
Miranda Lopez remembers when she first learned about local Indigenous activist and athlete Rosalie Fish. Fish, a University of Washington runner from the Cowlitz Tribe, is nationally known for dedicating her races to Indigenous women who are missing or murdered, including her aunt. Lopez is from the same part of eastern Washington where Fish’s aunt…
After months of public outreach and research, the Washington State Department of Transportation has finalized the 2023 Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan – the first of its kind in about a decade and a half. This plan addresses the evolving needs and challenges for sustaining 47 state-owned safety rest areas that currently support 24 million…
Just in time for the holidays, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Oregon Department of Transportation are starting two additional Amtrak Cascades daily roundtrips between Seattle and Portland. Beginning Monday, Dec. 11, more trains will run in both directions – for a total of 12 trains every day between the two most popular…
This is the time of year when it’s nice to have a simple sweet on hand for guests dropping by to visit or to make up a packet of cookies for your friends and neighbors. In fact, I think the season should be called the “Cookie Season” rather than the holiday season. It’s almost embarrassing…
In an effort to learn more about public-private partnerships that could serve as a model for the Landmark 99 site, the Edmonds City Council will be touring three other projects — in Federal Way, Burien and Tukwila — this Friday, Dec. 1. Members of the public are welcome to attend the tours although must provide…
Nov. 30-Dec. 17, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. , Edmonds The opening of Willy Wonka begins with an invitation from BJ Smyth as the titular character to “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.” What a world it is; audiences, particularly little ones, will love this production. One warning,…
Boys Basketball Meadowdale defeated Sedro-Woolley 65-62 (OT) Jaymon Wright scored eight of his game-high 21 points in overtime as the Mavericks won their season opener on the road against the Cubs. Tate Lynch added 19 points, including five 3-pointers. Avery Polote scored eight points and David Janzen added six points along with a game-high 19…
On June 27, 2023, the Edmonds City Council approved pursuit of the potential purchase of the 10-acre Burlington Coat Factory parcel on Highway 99 — now known as the “Landmark property.” I was the swing vote in the council consideration of this issue that evening and voted in favor due to my perception of the…
Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close for scheduled maintenance 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 until 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The tunnel closure will allow the Washington State Department of Transportation to conduct several important tasks, including: • Mechanics will conduct fire extinguisher inspections; fire sprinkler visual inspections; lubricate…
Steven Wilson With his wife Carol by his side, Steve passed away on November 10, 2023, at his home in Arizona. Born April 6, 1942, Steve spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Ballard, where he formed lifelong friendships. He also met his future wife in elementary school and started dating her in…
Controversial requirements aimed at getting electric heat pumps installed in newly constructed houses, apartments and commercial buildings cleared a final regulatory hurdle Tuesday. The suite of changes, approved by the Washington State Building Code Council, is part of a broader effort by the state to slash carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency in residential and…
With a decision looming next week on whether to continue studying the 10-acre Landmark 99 property for future development, the Edmonds City Council focused on that topic alone during its Tuesday business meeting. Two other agenda items were postponed to a special council meeting set for 6 p.m. Thursday night: amendments to the draft…
Girls Basketball Ballard defeated Edmonds-Woodway 53-46 Natalie Durbin scored 14 of her game high 23 points in the second half and sophomore Indira Carey-Boxley added 11 points along with 14 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough as the Warriors came up short in their season opener at home against the Beavers. The Warriors trailed by as…
The Meadowdale High School Key Club offered its thanks to those who participated in two recent donation events: The food drive for the Foundation for Edmonds School District, which will help families in the Edmonds School District, and the Goodwill Fill the Truck Fundraiser for Key Club. “We appreciate your support,” said Key Club Advisor…
Editor: We can’t afford the Landmark 99 property, and the City of Edmonds has failed to give a valid reason for purchasing it. The city is currently in a fiscal emergency, which will result in belt tightening and increased taxes and fees for all the citizens. This will make it difficult for us to accomplish…
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas (this year, that’s Dec. 2). It begins in the cold and the dark: it comes at the end of fall, the beginning of winter, when the light is waning — all symbols of the fallen state in which we find ourselves, and all visceral reminders that we need the…
Rising costs of transportation projects. Using artificial intelligence in Washington classrooms. Preserving affordable housing. Spending proceeds from the state’s new capital gains tax and recent cap-and-trade auctions. Those are a few topics state lawmakers will delve into when they return to Olympia for committee days, an annual fete in which they get schooled on issues…
Residents are invited to attend a live webinar regarding the update of the City of Edmonds accessory dwelling unit (ADU) code from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 via Zoom. The link to attend can be found here. According to a city news release: Edmonds residents have expressed a growing interest in providing multi-generational housing to…
Join community members for a fireside chat with elected leaders over breakfast to discuss Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s 2024 Legislative Agenda. The event will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Moderated by EASC President and CEO Garry Clark,…
Snow and ice will likely be in Western Washington soon, so it’s a great time to brush up on how to prepare for winter weather. Snohomish County Public Works staff is reminding residents of useful tools and helpful tips to get ready for any snow and ice events as the weather gets colder, according to…
The Edmonds Planning Board is scheduled at its Wednesday, Nov. 29 meeting to hold a public hearing on the city’s draft aquifer recharge area code. The code addresses protecting public groundwater drinking supplies from potential contamination and ensuring adequate groundwater availability. In new business, the board will consider a code amendment for implementing detached accessory…
