A reminder that Edmonds Mayor-elect Mike Rosen will be taking his official oath of office in a brief ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Asian Service Center,…
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Edmonds couple spends engagement weekend rescuing 33 rabbits
Edmonds resident Robert Manciu didn’t know that the weekend he had set aside to propose to his girlfriend was going to turn into an animal rescue mission. Manciu had the…
‘Gunfire and non-stop shelling’: Group on its fifth mission to help Ukrainian dogs and cats
Here’s an update from the Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund (UWARF), a volunteer-led nonprofit that is on its latest mission to Ukraine. UWARF recently received $50,000 from Humane Society International…
Humane Society International awards $50K grant to Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund
The Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund (UWARF), a volunteer-led nonprofit run by an Edmonds man, has received a $50,000 grant from Humane Society International (HSI) to support its next mission to…
Competitive eater, YouTuber face off against 30-inch Kebella’s pizza
Steve Hammond and Scott Watkins came to Kebella’s Pizza & Pasta Saturday to face off against a 30-inch beast of a pie and claim their spot on the wall of…
Voting now open for Best of Edmonds 2023
The nominations are in, and it’s time to vote for your favorites –- from best art gallery to best bartender to best tourist attraction – in the 2023 Best of…
On the front lines with 1,000 dogs and cats — and Russian rockets
One thousand dogs and cats, Russian rockets, no power and bitter cold. Those are some of the challenges that face Edmonds resident Dan Fine and his volunteer team working feverishly…
Brackett’s Landing driftwood Orca: Some questions resolved, others persist
It’s been almost two months since a broken dorsal fin prompted the Edmonds Parks Department to remove the much-loved driftwood Orca sculpture from its home overlooking the beach at Brackett’s…
Scene in Edmonds: Enjoying the extraordinary low tide
Local photographers captured the scene at the Edmonds waterfront Wednesday as Puget Sound experienced its lowest tide in more than a decade. The Seattle Times reported that the tide is…
‘Get Ready to Cry’: Reflecting on a month helping Ukrainian dogs of war
These are faces you won’t forget – the “war dogs” of Ukraine. For the past month, Edmonds residents Dan Fine and Tana Axtelle helped to treat and love these war…
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Dogs of war: Edmonds residents describe efforts to help animals at Polish rescue clinic
This is the face of animals trapped in the Ukraine war. The wounds on his head tell just part of the story in a Polish rescue clinic as two Edmonds residents…
Edmonds residents headed for Poland to help animals displaced by war
Trapped in the Russia-Ukraine war are uncounted thousands of animals – pets lost or abandoned, farm animals and even zoo animals. Two Edmonds residents are heading to a Polish town…
Extraordinary 95-year-old heroine describes rescuing 100 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied France
An estimated 150 members and guests of Snohomish County’s Chabad Jewish Center gathered at Mukilteo’s Rosewood Community Center March 16 to hear the inspiring story of a young Jewish woman…
Don’t delay: Nominate your favorites for Best of Edmonds 2022
The deadline is near for nominating your favorites in multiple categories and neighborhoods for Best of Edmonds 2022. We want your nominations for what you love most about Edmonds — favorite…
Deadline March 4 for 2022 Best of Edmonds nominees
Time is running out to nominate what you believe is the Best of Edmonds: From lattes to lash extensions, from pastries to preschools, the contest will recognize those services, companies and…
Last chance: Vote for your top Edmonds story in 2021
The year 2021 was a busy one in Edmonds. We’ve included a list of major stories for the year, and now it’s your turn to vote for your top pick. (Click…
‘A transformative experience’: Edmonds woman recalls Native American canoe journey through Salish Sea
Paddling a traditional Coast Salish open canoe through 144 miles of the Salish Sea is not an adventure everyone would savor. “We had several 4 a.m. wakeup calls, and on…
Art lovers get their fill during day one of Edmonds Arts Festival
Friday morning drizzle didn’t dampen the spirits of Edmonds Arts Festival attendees, who enjoyed art and musical performances at the Frances Anderson Center and Field on the first day. By…
Injured cormorant on Edmonds waterfront prompts calls to local wildlife rescuers
They say, out there in the wild, it’s survival of the fittest, but apparently a cormorant that’s been spotted on an Edmonds dock didn’t get the memo. “We started getting…
The hills are alive — with the sound of the alphorn
Photographer Julia Wiese says she got to know Edmonds resident Gary Martin during her morning walks. “Gary, I discovered on one occasion, is an associate professor at the University of…
Scene in Edmonds: Super pink moon over Lake Ballinger
Doug Parrott photographed the supermoon Monday night over Lake Ballinger. Here’s some background on supermoons, from the NASA website: In the 1930s the Maine Farmer’s Almanac began publishing American Indian…
Know the value you bring: Seattle Storm star offers advice during Edmonds International Women’s Day keynote
“Jiujitsu them” was the advice that Dawn Trudeau, co-owner of Seattle’s own WNBA Championship-winning basketball team, had for women who find themselves in spaces where there voices aren’t valued. “Outmaneuver…
Edmonds man running all weekend to benefit food bank
Starting at 8 a.m. Friday, Edmonds resident Armando Ortiz began running across Edmonds to raise money for the Edmonds Food Bank. This is no ordinary run, however. Ortiz will be…
Seeking your shortbread fix? Amid COVID, Girl Scouts turn to online cookie sales, in-person delivery
From door hangers and car magnets to personalized online profiles and free in-person delivery, Girl Scouts across Washington state — including those in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace — are…
‘It makes me feel so alive’: Brackett’s Landing Mermaids live to swim
They’re out there almost every day, drawn together by a passion for open-water swimming and the special joys it brings. OK, it’s not for everybody. The water is cold, and…