It has been a wet couple of days across Western Washington, with the first storm of fall really packing a punch. A combination of rain and wind swept across the region, and it really felt like fall had arrived. Below is a graphic that shows the amount of rain that has fallen from 12 a.m….
Cascade Symphony Orchestra seeking its next ‘Rising Star’ Cascade Symphony Orchestra is looking for young musicians to enter its “Rising Star” competition for the 2020-2021 season. The competition is open to many instruments: piano, violin, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium, percussion and harp. The winning musician, selected by…
Happy accident: An Amazon return meant a trip to Alderwood Mall. Sad to see former favorite food establishments shuttered, my spirits lifted as I rounded the corner. A new sushi spot — Bitty Fish Sushi — recently opened in the location formerly occupied by Blue C Sushi. I had to investigate and share with readers….
Autumn has only just begun, but we’re already expecting the stormy weather that we’re accustomed to seeing this time of year. On Wednesday, an atmospheric river is expected to take aim directly at the Pacific Northwest, bringing with it some significant rainfall. What is an atmospheric river? I wrote an article about this phenomenon and…
The First To Lie, by Hank Phillippi Ryan Come along undercover for an exciting investigation into a pharmaceutical company’s business behind the counter, along with the actions of the owning matriarchal family, and the motives of the next generation poised to inherit. On the surface all appears as expected with a family of privilege and…
Sno-Isle Libraries is providing access to live online tutoring and homework help for free. I usually ease into the information, but in the land of a million terrifying headlines, it feels right to lead with great news. If you go to sno-isle.org/kids/homework you can access many homework-related resources including Brainfuse HelpNow, which offers “online tutors…
With the additional challenge of smoky air, many would-be patrons of our local restaurant scene are faced with more challenges than ever. Empty tables sit outside many of our eateries — a testament to the smoke-filled air, which obscures the view of the Olympics. Heck, we can’t even see the ferry that would take us…
Cole Gallery announces new double feature Layne Cook and Mike Wise are the two featured artists for the newest show at Cole Gallery. It’s a perfect time to stop in and see some inspiring pieces. Layne Cook is known for her delightful sculptures and is also an accomplished painter. Her style is contemporary and colorful….
Hello everyone! My name is Kelsie Knowles, and I recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in meteorology. I will be writing a new column, Under the Weather, which focuses on weather topics in the areas of Lynnwood (where I have lived all my life), Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace. I am so…
Discovering history sources Clues to historical stories can be found in records from many different, and even unusual sources. The idea for this column originated from a small portion of a 1910 Plat of Township 27 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian, Snohomish County, Washington. The southwest Snohomish County landholders of 1910 shown on this…
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While we are distracted by all the challenges facing us we may forget that September and October are the best times for planting. There is rain to keep the trees healthy and winter soon comes. Trees have a chance to put down roots. When spring comes trees will begin to add growth for a healthy start…
No one wants to get old, yet we can pretty much agree it is far better than the alternative! There are few of us who don’t complain about how our bodies and minds change as we get older. But as 90-year-old Edmonds resident Janet Robertson demonstrates by her own experience, aging doesn’t need to be…
Cascadia Art Museum reopening to public with new exhibits After months of closure due to COVID-19, Cascadia Art Museum is opening its doors next week with three new exhibits — Dreaming Forms: The Art of Leo Kenney, Stolen Moments: The Photography of Shedrich Williames, and Gifts and Promised Gifts — in addition to the museum’s permanent collections….
Wow — another new spot opens in Edmonds: Jaiiya Café. Staff members Nadine and Mo greeted me with smiling eyes… and crinkles around those eyes implied grins hidden behind their masks, very happy greetings. My visit coincided with a chance to meet the owner, Chee Wong. Wong and his wife have owned Waterfront Coffee Company, for…
All American Boys, by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely Recommended especially for Grades 7 – 9 and older “Rashad is absent from school again today.” At the local high school, this heavy sentence is written on the ground where everyone walks, where everyone will see it and be reminded. Rashad should have been there, attending…
We are so happy to have you back in the store live and in person, and browsing with a purpose! A quick refresher on Edmonds Bookshop operations: We remain open under Phase 2 guidance, with masks and use of hand sanitizer required for entry; we enforce a limit of about six customers at a time,…
In years past, I have always waited anxiously for the Edmonds School District Family and Community Calendar to come out. Since it has all of the important dates — days off, early releases, holidays – I was anxious to get those in my calendar even though I’d often end up surprised by the schedule change,…
Edmonds Art Studio Tour is still on Sept. 19 and 20 — in new remote format The annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour is coming up soon, with a brand-new format. The 2020 studio tour will take place the weekend of Sept. 19 — fully online. The new format gives accessibility to all interested individuals from…
As kids around the country head back to school — many of my friends and family in other states have started their school years already– the typical “first day” photos look much different. Those attending school in person are wearing masks and those learning virtually are in their workspaces or posing with their devices instead…
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Suffice it to say that I still love my hometown (especially for many of its culinary treasures) but I am glad that I call Edmonds home (especially because of the weather and the natural beauty.) One of my earliest cooking memories is making granola with my mother in…
Dear readers: I hope you’ll join me Saturday, Aug. 29, for my TED talk through the 2020 TEDXSnoIsleLibraries program. My topic: the key role that readers will play in the survival of journalism. While the talks from a total of 15 presenters were supposed to be delivered live with an audience at the Edmonds Center for the…
An interview with artist Lily Kamila As an art enthusiast, I am always looking for new and inspiring work. I came across the art of @kamilaartz on Instagram and was immediately impressed with the skill, passion, and depth of the artwork. Come to find out these impressive pieces were coming from a local youth —…
Over the past several days, the passing of Slade Gorton has been justly covered in all of the media. I have thought long about writing a personal view on Sen. Gorton and how that view could add to the conversation. After all, Slade’s long career spawned many friendships and relationships that knew him far better…
“A restaurant opening during covid-19 pandemic is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of America and how we will thrive and prosper regardless of circumstances, like we always have. Although only open limited hours and days to start, this is a really positive thing for Edmonds, with so many businesses closing for good and much…
Haunting At Spook Light Inn, by Alicia Dean Camille left Miami for Devil’s Promenade. Her visit to this small town in rural Oklahoma is a quest. She searches for a legendary light, one with haunting effects sparkling in the sky without explanation, or predictability. This phenomenon appears only to some, and over the span of…
