Applications are now open for the 2022 Smart Choices Scholarship Program. Sponsored in conjunction with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), Gesa Credit Union, Dairy Farmers of Washington and Les Schwab Tires, it will award three $5,000 scholarships and 12 $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout…
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Sponsor spotlight: How working at Goodwill helped an employee overcome life challenges
At Evergreen Goodwill, our employees are dedicated, determined and driven. Our team is the backbone of our mission to provide FREE job training and education to people in the community, and we’re committed to making sure each employee has the tools they need to succeed in their personal and professional endeavors. Joseph Lancaster, a material…
Edmonds Healthy Eating: Savor richness of holiday season — in moderation — with Choco-Chewy Scotch Bars
As I get older, I seem to be more sentimental and nostalgic–especially in the kitchen around the holidays. I grew up in the Midwest and every year my mother and I would start baking cookies right after Thanksgiving. We would make at least 12 different types of cookies or bars and by Christmas we had…
Edmonds Police Blotter: Nov. 23-29, 2021
Nov. 23 22600 block Highway 99: A man spit on another person after a verbal altercation at a convenience store. 21900 block Highway 99: A man was arrested for shoplifting at WinCo Foods. He was cited for theft and given a trespass warning and a drug diversion referral. 23200 block Highway 99: A vehicle window…
Sponsor spotlight: Prioritize these five home maintenance projects before winter arrives
With the holidays rapidly approaching and winter on its way, it’s a good reminder to start thinking about how to prepare your home for the upcoming change of seasons. Preparing for the chilly weather now will enhance and protect one of your biggest investments: your home. The best part is that many of these projects…
Sponsor spotlight: Say hello to Bodyworks Massage — and enjoy self-care at its finest
Say hello to a new therapeutic business in downtown Edmonds — Bodyworks Massage — and say goodbye to chronic ailments, pain, and swelling. Increase mobility, flexibility and range of motion. Paired with LED facial panels scientifically proven to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, blemishes and scars, Bodyworks offers self-care at its finest. Relax, renew…
After anonymous threats at two high schools, Edmonds School District superintendent outlines safety protocols in place
After two Edmonds School District high schools discovered anonymous graffiti threats in bathroom stalls, district Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas sent an email message to parents of high school students Thursday afternoon outlining the safety protocols the district follows in addressing such incidents. “We understand there is an increase in anxiety for our community due to…
Volunteers needed for Girls on the Run youth development program this spring
Girls on the Run of Snohomish County (GOTR) is looking for dedicated individuals to serve as coaches and mentors during the spring season, April 18-June 13, 2022. The nonprofit organization is seeking volunteer coaches to facilitate the program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade in Snohomish County. No experience is necessary and coach training, program curriculum, supplies and coach support are provided for…
Sponsor spotlight: Ombu Salon + Spa sponsoring Days for Girls feminine product drive
Imagine if your family had to choose between buying food and buying feminine health products – it’s easy to see what necessity wins out. Many such young women live right here in our neighborhoods. These young women stuff their underwear with paper towels and toilet paper or other things that may not be healthy for…
Cline Jewelers to sponsor free Holiday Movie Nights in Edmonds Dec. 3, 10
The holiday season is upon us, and the most wonderful of the time of the year has finally arrived. To add a bit more magic to the holidays in Edmonds, Cline Jewelers is sponsoring a Holiday Movie Night at the Edmonds Theater. On the first two Fridays in December — Dec. 3 and 10 — swing…
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Updated: Expect police presence at Woodway Campus Thursday, EWHS Dec. 8 after messages found at schools
Updated with information that there will also be a police presence at Edmonds-Woodway High School Dec. 8 following a Nov. 19 threat. The Edmonds School District said there will be a police presence on the Woodway Campus in Edmonds Thursday after a student found a threatening message written on a bathroom wall at Scriber Lake…
Announcing new advertiser Bodyworks Massage
Welcome to our new advertiser Bodyworks Massage. Come experience the new buzz around town and eliminate chronic pain and boost your immunity. Relax, renew and recharge with Grand Opening Specials at www.BodyworksEdmonds.com.
Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck back in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood this week
Scotty’s Food Truck is offering a special this week: Spicy Thai Shrimp Tacos. Scotty’s will be in Edmonds at Five Corners Calvary Chapel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A reminder, too, that Chef Scotty will be selling gift cards through the holiday season. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th…
Giving Tuesday delivers gift of life as 77 rescue animals arrive at PAWS
Giving Tuesday is the day to remember – and support – the many non-profit organizations that make a difference in our community all year long. PAWS Lynnwood — in partnership with Wings of Rescue and New Beginnings of Merced, California — has added a special twist to this year’s Giving Tuesday as it turned the tables…
South County Fire board swears in Chan, thanks Burnett for his service
David Chan was sworn in this week to replace Drew Burnett on the South County Fire Board of Commissioners following certification of the general election results. Chan has been a fire commissioner in South Snohomish County since 2005. He was serving as the representative of Commissioner District 4 in the Lake Stickney area at the…
Community services fair for county residents Dec. 1 in south Everett
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is holding a community services fair for Snohomish County residents on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from noon-4 p.m. in the Safeway parking lot located at 520 128th St. S.W. in south Everett. Community services and resources that will be onsite include social workers, the Snohomish County Office of Neighborhoods, screening for…
Holiday trolley returns Saturdays to Edmonds, with new route in Hwy 99 neighborhood Sundays
After a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Edmonds Holiday Trolley is returning this year. The trolley will run in downtown Edmonds on Saturdays through December – Dec. 4, 11 and 18 – from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The trolley has six marked stops throughout the downtown core – Walnut Street…
Sponsor spotlight: Avoid frustrating shipping delays — shop local estate sales
Are you moving, downsizing, or do you just need some new furniture? Maybe you have a friend or family member who is in the middle of one of these transitions. Typically, furnishing a space is relatively simple; standard wait time may be involved if you’re having items shipped from the warehouse. However in the midst…
COVID-19 vaccines now available at Ash Way Park and Ride
Starting this week, the Snohomish Health District is administering COVID-19 vaccines three days per week at the Ash Way Park and Ride in Lynnwood. Appointments are required and available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays in December for people ages 12 and up. The site offers drive-through vaccinations including first and second doses, boosters…
South County Fire offers checklist to help deck the halls safely
As the holiday season gets underway, South County Fire offers this checklist to help you deck the halls safely: Replace strings of lights if cords are worn, broken or have loose light bulb connections. Check indoor/outdoor use ratings for lights. Follow manufacturer’s instructions on the maximum number of light strands to connect. Use clips, not…
Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in downtown Edmonds Saturday
A Mill Creek woman suffered a possible broken arm after she was struck by a vehicle around 6:30 p.m. in a downtown Edmonds crosswalk Saturday, Nov. 27. According to Edmonds Acting Assistant Police Chief Josh McClure, the woman and a friend had just left a restaurant and were walking north on 5th Avenue South. The…
Sponsor spotlight: Year-end tax planning ideas for your business
As 2021 winds down, here are some ideas to consider in order to help manage your small business and prepare for filing your upcoming tax return. Identify all vendors who require a 1099-MISC and a 1099-NEC. Obtain tax identification numbers (TIN) for each of these vendors. Determine if you qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program…
High school jazz band student gets guest DJ spot on KNKX
Lynnwood High School jazz band member Jackson McCormick recently appeared as a guest DJ on KNKX public radio’s Evening Jazz show with Abe Beeson. The 16-year-old junior plays saxophone in the jazz band and clarinet in the LHS wind ensemble. He said that when school band director Phillip Onishi asked him if he’d be interested in…
Retired Edmonds Police Chief Compaan honored by state sheriffs and police chiefs association
Retired Edmonds Police Chief Al Compaan was awarded “Life Member” status by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) at the group’s awards banquet Nov. 17. Compaan retired Dec. 31, 2019 after 41 years with the Edmonds Police Department, including 12 years as chief. According to the WASCP website, a Life Member is an…
County seeks public’s ideas on updating comprehensive plan for growth management
Snohomish County is asking for public comments to help develop its 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. The county is currently gathering feedback to assist with creating an overarching vision statement and also regarding the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) scoping process for the environmental review portion of the update. The county’s population is estimated to experience an…