Macy’s workers plan to strike starting on Black Friday at state’s busiest stores

The unofficial start of the 2023 holiday shopping season will have some notable drama this year. Hundreds of Macy’s workers Friday announced a countdown to an Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) strike at some of the busiest stores in Washington, including Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham and Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. Striking…

Beverly Elementary students sell their wares during holiday market

Colorful crochet Sunflower Turtles are displayed and hand-crafted by Chole.     Down To Earth Dog Treats creator Judah is helped by his sister Zoe.  Shoppers and sellers gathered at Beverly Elementary School Saturday for the school’s holiday market. The event — sponsored by the school’s PTA — also featured a Children’s Makers Market, with…

Sponsor spotlight: Get ‘First Dibs’ on holiday shopping in downtown Edmonds Nov. 18

Saturday, Nov. 18 5-8 p.m. The holidays are coming fast, and this Saturday night is your chance to get “First Dibs” on all the newest and most sought-after holiday merchandise in downtown Edmonds. The Edmonds Downtown Alliance (Ed) is bringing back the First Dibs small business shopping tradition born some 20 years ago, when HouseWares owner…

WA shoppers advised to stay vigilant for scams this holiday season

The holiday gift-buying season is here — and that means people need to stay vigilant so they don’t fall victim to scams. Thieves take advantage of the season with a variety of cons, whether it’s to steal money or personal identity information. Kay Tomlinson, an AARP Fraud Watch Network volunteer with AARP Washington, says online…

Save the date: Brouhaha Sidewalk Sale Sept. 8-10

The downtown Edmonds Brouhaha Sidewalk Sale is happening Sept 8-10, coinciding with Edmonds Porch Fest and the Edmonds Classic Car Show. Participants include ARTspot, Bench + Board, Cole Gallery, Crow, Housewares, Interiors of Edmonds, Little Bipsy, Field, Paper Feather, Pear Tree Consignment, Rebekah’s Boutique, Rogue, Walnute Street Coffee and Wooden Spoon. Learn more on the…

Sponsor spotlight: Refresh your wardrobe with fall birthstone jewelry

As summer winds down, we prepare to kick things back into high gear for the fall. You may be rounding up your family for the back-to-school shuffle or simply slowing down after a season of vacations and outdoor activities. In the back of your mind, you’re probably also thinking about a fashion reset for the…

August sunshine brings a colorful harvest to Edmonds Museum Market Saturday

Summer sunshine returns this Saturday as we find the market full of the colors and flavors of summer. With hot days on the horizon, Alvarez Organic Farm has you covered with a wide selection of eggplants as well as sweet and hot peppers, all different colors and sizes.  They will even have freshly picked cantaloupes…

First-ever Taste Edmonds Makers Market this weekend

This weekend, the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will turn the Edmonds Library Plaza rooftop overlooking the Puget Sound into a makers market full of handcrafted treasures, innovative designs, and locally made goods. The Taste Edmonds Makers Market will feature 30 vendors and will be free to the public, while the Taste Edmonds featuring food, live…

Edmonds Food Bank, Historical Museum partner to bring SNAP to Edmonds Summer Market

After years of frustration and confusion, the Edmonds Historical Museum and the Edmonds Food Bank have cut through the red tape surrounding use of federal nutrition assistance benefits at the museum-sponsored summer market. Many market vendors have long accepted vouchers issued by the Washington State Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and the Women Infants…

Enjoy the season’s bountiful harvest at the Edmonds Museum Summer Market

Corn, artichokes, tomatoes, peaches, blueberries!  These are just a few of the delicious treats you can find at the market this Saturday as we continue to see more fresh produce arrive each week through the summer season. This Saturday, Frog Song Farm will have their first artichokes of the season and have a delightful collection…

Sponsor spotlight: What to know about Cline’s buy, trade, upgrade jewelry event

Cline Jewelers will buy your old gold and fine jewelry, and help you upgrade your current jewelry pieces For over 40 years, Cline Jewelers has been helping the people of greater Edmonds continue to look their very best with a wide selection of bridal and engagement rings, designer fashion jewelry, precious gemstone and birthstone jewelry,…

SNAP comes to the Edmonds Museum Summer Market

This Saturday, the Edmonds Museum Summer Market is thrilled to announce that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are welcome at the market. For many months, the Edmonds Museum Summer Market has been working in cooperation with the Edmonds Food Bank to introduce this program. Shoppers wishing to use their SNAP benefits are asked to…

June brings berries to Edmonds Museum Summer Market

While this Saturday, June 3, may be our fifth market of the season, it is the first market this season where we will have fresh strawberries from at least two of our local farms. For many of our shoppers, purchasing strawberries means that summer has officially arrived. For several weeks, our farmers have brought asparagus,…

Sponsor spotlight: The top summer jewelry trends of 2023

Before you know it, schools will be out, beaches will be packed, and we’ll be turning the corner from spring into summer. It’s a season to kick back and soak up some sunshine, but also a season to show off your finest fits — the ones you’ve been patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting to pull out…

Sponsor spotlight: Get the scoop on this year’s top engagement ring trends

Before you pop the question, check out the hottest engagement ring styles of 2023 As the weather warms and spring approaches, thoughts turn to sunnier topics. This time of year all things are in bloom, including love! If you’re planning a proposal, you already know that the first step is picking out the right ring…

Sprouts Farmers Market says Lynnwood location will close April 30

The Lynnwood Sprouts Farmers Market said it will permanently close its doors on Sunday, April 30. “Choosing to close a store is always a difficult decision,” said Jim Rice, Sprouts regional vice president. “However, this store is approximately 30% larger than our current prototype and underperformed financially.” The 30,000-square-foot store, located at 19630 Hwy 99 in Lynnwood…

Reminder: Next Edmonds Winter Market Feb. 25

The next City of Edmonds-sponsored winter market will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 on 5th Avenue North between Main and Bell Streets. Local vendors will be offering a wide range of items including artisan packaged food, jewelry and locally made home items. The remaining markets are scheduled for March 25 and…

After 38 years in Edmonds, Sound Styles to close March 31

Sound Styles, a women’s apparel and accessory boutique in downtown Edmonds, will be closing its doors for good on March 31.  “It is bittersweet to be closing after the best year the store has ever had,” said owner Jenny Murphy. “But it is time”. The mother/daughter team of Dolores Bjorback and Jenny Murphy opened Sound…

Sponsor spotlight: Love lists

We’ll take any opportunity to celebrate love, especially in a downtown as sweet as ours. This year, we’re doing something extra special: participating shops, restaurants, and businesses who signed up for our Love Lists promotion are not only showcasing something from their business they think you’ll adore, but they’re also highlighting a product or service…

Edmonds Winter Market returns Saturday, Jan. 21

The City of Edmonds on Friday announced the return of the city’s winter market starting Saturday, Jan. 21 on 5th Avenue North between Main and Bell Streets. The market will run once a month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The second annual Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the Multicultural Association of Edmonds will also…

Sponsor spotlight: Last-minute gift ideas sure to make you a holiday hero

The 12 Days of Christmas countdown has officially begun, and if you’re one of the many out there who has yet to finalize your holiday shopping list, this is for you. Although Christmas is just around the corner and the heat of the holiday rush is upon us, there’s still time to shop for that…

Sponsor spotlight: It’s the perfect time to shine with diamonds

Cline Jewelers has just the deal you need to get a timeless pair of diamond earrings The holiday season is picking up, and Cline Jewelers is helping people shine right on through the new year. With beautiful diamond and gemstone selections to choose from, there’s something for everyone on your list, even you. From diamond…

Sponsor spotlight: Give back in a big way by shopping small this holiday season

We’ve all heard the saying “A little bit goes a long way.” In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, no truer words could be spoken. Between hanging Christmas lights, prepping all those holiday decorations, cooking a full holiday feast, and wrapping what seems like an endless number of gifts, we often overlook how…