Sponsor spotlight: Don’t let scammers dim the sparkle of your holiday season

Learn how to prevent becoming the victim of fraud during the holidays and year-round. As we welcome in the holiday season, scammers are working overtime. More shopping for gifts, more deliveries, and more donating at this time of year means more opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of you. The good news is that there…

Sponsor spotlight: What is Advent?

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas (this year, that’s Dec. 2). It begins in the cold and the dark: it comes at the end of fall, the beginning of winter, when the light is waning — all symbols of the fallen state in which we find ourselves, and all visceral reminders that we need the…

Sponsor spotlight: Spend less with these 5 money tips

Government data shows that record inflation from the last few years started to slow down throughout 2023, but much of the damage has already been done. Every bill we pay and purchase we make costs more now, from insurance to clothing, and groceries to household supplies. Here are some tips to spend less to help…

Sponsor spotlight: Home for the holidays — elder law considerations

As the holiday season approaches, families often gather together to celebrate and spend time with each other. For many, this may be the only time of year when everyone is in the same place. Yet, amidst the laughter and joy, it’s not uncommon for certain concerns to surface. We often hear from our clients that…

Sponsor spotlight: Safety tips for working in cold weather

Do you plan on hanging holiday decor or outdoor lighting for the holidays? Here are some tips to stay safe when you’re getting your home all dazzled up. This helpful information is from the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) and we review it annually with our team, as continuing education keeps safety precautions top…

Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults

Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in Edmonds. Dr. Heng grew up in Seattle and graduated in 2001 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. “After watching…

Johnny Mo’s Pizzeria opens with pizzazz in Main Street Commons

In what was billed as a soft opening but turned out to be anything but, Johnny Mo’s Pizzeria threw open its doors Monday evening as the newest tenant in downtown Edmonds’ Main Street Commons complex. More than 75 community members packed the 2,500-square-foot multi-level space for the invitation-only event, as kitchen staff hustled to prepare,…

Sponsor spotlight: Year-end tax planning tips for your business

As 2023 winds down, here are some ideas to help you prepare for filing your upcoming tax return: Informational returns. Identify all vendors who require a 1099-MISC and a 1099-NEC. Obtain tax identification numbers (TINs) for each of these vendors if you have not already done so. Shifting income and expenses. Consider accelerating income, or deferring earnings,…

Sponsor spotlight: Shop with Cascadia on Museum Store Sunday Nov. 26

Kick off the holidays with Museum Store Sunday at Cascadia Art Museum on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy cider and cookies while you explore their unique selection of gifts. Books are always a great gift, and the store is offering 20% off all books during this one-day event. Become a new member…

Sponsor spotlight: Cline Jewelers moves to a larger, new location

Cline Jewelers has made its long-awaited move into a new storefront on the corner of 5th and Main in downtown Edmonds, by the fountain. The store is celebrating their customers and their new location with an official Grand Opening Nov. 16-18. The store has deep roots in the Puget Sound area, with over four decades…

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…

Sponsor spotlight: Now more than ever, tax planning is important

Thankfully it’s not too late to try and minimize your taxes for 2023. If you haven’t scheduled a tax planning session, now is a great time to do so. Here’s how a tax planning session can potentially help your situation: It can make a difference. This is especially true if you have a major event that…

Sponsor spotlight: Secure your home for the winter cold

While snow or extreme cold may not be a big factor in all parts of the country, those who experience even moderate snow falls or brief cold snaps during the winter know that colder temperatures can take a big toll on your home. Winter weather can also knock out heat, power and other services to…

Sponsor spotlight: Sno-King Community Chorale presents 2023-24 concert season, starting with ‘Light Returning’ Dec. 9

Since 2001, the 90-plus-member Sno-King Community Chorale has offered unforgettable, inspirational and entertaining choral performances to audiences in the Puget Sound area and abroad. Their 2023-2024 concert season presents music that reflects the vast choral education, experience and knowledge of Artistic Director Dustin Willetts. He has created a contemporary choral season that is set to…

Sponsor spotlight: Lynnwood Event Center celebrates Caring Hearts Month in November

The Lynnwood Event Center is proud to announce the return of its beloved November tradition, Caring Hearts Month. This month-long celebration is a testament to our commitment to giving back to our community, recognizing the contributions of our nonprofit partners, and extending a helping hand to those in need. Caring Hearts Month will feature an…

Sponsor spotlight: Hike in Social Security benefits announced for 2024

The Social Security Administration announced a 3.2% boost to monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 2024, a big drop from last year’s increase of 8.7%. The increase is based on the rise in the Consumer Price Index over the past 12 months ending in September 2023. For those contributing to Social…