On Tuesday, something very special happened. OK, maybe not so much — but notable nonetheless. At Paine Field, the 34-day dry streak officially came to an end with a whopping 0.01 inches of rain. Some places — such as Sea-Tac airport — saw a little bit of drizzle, but according to the official records, there…
Featured Artist – Kait Schoeb Self-taught artist Kait Schoeb moved to Edmonds from Pittsburgh two years ago. Schoeb is a self-taught artist who has been painting for more than 15 years. Her style has evolved from realism to abstract to fun and playful concepts. Most of Schoeb’s works are in oil or acrylic paint and…
It’s been six years, and Scratch Distillery is celebrating. Co-founder Kim Karrick took time to visit with Restaurant News about the distillery I had lots of questions: Did you envision or expect the ways your business has grown? “Not exactly,” she answered. Kim shared that they did not expect to focus — to the extreme they…
Dear readers: Every two years, we have city elections and every two years, I see the following behavior as the ballots hit mailboxes: — A flurry of letters to the editor from supporters about candidates’ accomplishments or opponents of certain candidates about their wrongdoings. — Accusations of campaign signs being stolen or vandalized. — Comments…
A young reader and his family, including a few other kids, came into the Edmonds Library while I was there to pick up the Find It! Scavenger hunt flyer and as it turns out, renew my almost-expired library card. This young person said “Daddy, this is amazing,” motioning to all of the books in the…
I dare you to come here and say out loud: “Wow, look at these crowds. This place is like a zoo!” The Woodland Park Zoo is in full swing. But be ready to hunt for a parking spot, as they are as rare as some of the species. I also recommend strollers or wagons for…
For those of you who enjoy all things true, as well as those of you who enjoy mixing it up, we are pleased to present: Summer reading — the nonfiction edition! A few staff recommendations to start: Mary Kay recommends: “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Mary Kay agrees with Jane Goodall! “[she] has written an extraordinary…
Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds-based EPIC Poetry Group. DISTANCES Distance I Five antelope, a clearing– Onrushing express– Hard to escape the dashing. Distance II No Godot yet . . . Like waiting for justice . . . Still no Godot . . . Distance III My nose ends, yours…
We have now reached the one-month mark since we’ve seen measurable rainfall at Paine Field. It is definitely dry in many places across the West Coast, and wildfires have already begun to spread. Take a look at the visible satellite image below. I circled just some of the areas where wildfires are currently burning, which…
This week, my kids went to camp. It was pretty exciting to get a taste of the before-times and see kids find familiar faces and new friends even though they’re still wearing masks and some camp activities have been amended to follow safety guidelines. We are also starting to see more and more of the…
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Chris Cossu – Edmonds-based mixed media artist Local artist Chris Cossu is a mixed media and fiber artist and semi-retired creative director/producer for advertising. In 2019, Chris was selected to embroider the Washington state portion of the Rita’s Quilt. Rita’s Quilt is a heart-warming project about a women, Shannon Downey, who purchased a quilt at…
I’m back! A lot has happened these past couple weeks, namely one of the strongest heat waves we’ve ever seen in Western Washington. Believe me, I definitely felt the heat—and so did my husband. We had to take wedding photos outside at the beginning of the worst of the heat, donned in our full wedding…
Sweet Dreams at The Palace Hotel, by Stella Jayne Phillips Do spirits in a haunted hotel show glimpses into the future, or merely reenact the past? It’s a question posed in the first book, Sweet Dreams at The Palace Hotel, in the paranormal Creekside Dreams series by author Stella Jayne Phillips. With a mix of excitement,…
Fourth of July Lemonade stands at three Feed Me Hospitality locations in downtown Edmonds are in full swing — and all of the proceeds from each lemonade stand go to the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. Yours truly has made it her goal to hit all three locations by the end of Sunday’s July 4th…
As I get older, I struggle more and more to choose the name of the member of my family I am trying to address on the first try. Add in over a year of COVID and the “ding” associated with the kids being let into their Zoom classes and I sometimes resort to “tall one”…
I woke up today and suddenly it is July. Wow. Last weekend felt like July not today, but I am grateful to feel a cool breeze once again. I hope that you–my readers–have come out on the other side of our epic heat dome. Pile that on top of a year plus long pandemic and…
No Seats, Just Eats! That’s the motto of Flyin’ Taco, which has transitioned from a to-go startup to a fully fledged taco truck serving up amazing fare in Edmonds. This truck is operated by Chef Kyle Marty, and staffed by support of family members like his mom, Jean Marty. Examples from his parents on…
Recently I attended a workshop by Allison K. Williams on writing powerful sentences. You may recall my previous column on sentences and correctly assume I’m a bit of a sentence freak. What makes a great sentence? Her answer is, “Words in combination with each other and their layout on the page.” Before I reveal more…
Live chamber music returns to Cascadia Art Museum Music in the Museum July 17 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $12 Members | $18 Non-Members Cascadia Art Museum is resuming its well-loved classical chamber music concert series, Music in the Museum, on Saturday July 17 at 5 p.m. and repeated at 7:30 p.m. The program…
Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds-based EPIC Poetry Group. Longing For More Than Lip Service a rondine When the world, so lightly, loves all with a fervor flowing deeply enough mere breath brings peace freely; When life’s necessities need call not high, not shrill, nor gallingly, but once or twice,…
Any heat wave brings out the “I had to walk to school, uphill both ways” in me. I had an infant during the heat wave of 2009 that you’re hearing about in the news this week — the hottest day on record was 103 degrees on July 29, 2009. Over the boring retellings, which I’ve…
Dogwoods are a spectacular tree in the Northwest. Starting in May we enjoy their bright blossoms.The eastern dogwood, cornus florida, and our native, cornus nuttallii, are among the first to appear on the scene. It can be difficult to choose just the right one for our gardens. In May, “Eddie’s White Wonder” shows its large blooms. In June…
For the sun lovers out there, the moment you have been waiting for is just around the corner: The first day of summer is on Sunday. Schools are starting to get out after a roller-coaster year, so this summer may feel a little extra special. And, to make matters even better (or worse, depending on…
Kristine Cooper’s newest showcase at Caffe Ladro Local artist Kristine Cooper is currently showcasing artwork at the Caffe Ladro in Edmonds, located at 8403 Main St. The show will be available through September 2021. Cooper has been creating art since she was a child, starting with sidewalk chalk, and ending up majoring in studio fine…
When the little village of Edmonds incorporated as a fourth-class town in August of 1890, even though there had been some hard times, the residents must have been filled with hope that the final decade of the 19th century would bring prosperity, growth and some needed culture to their community. Certainly, at 5 o’clock in…
