As the holiday season approaches, the search for the perfect gift to show your love and appreciation to your friends and family begins. This year, why not think outside the box and surprise your loved ones with a gift that is not only unique but also very useful? Consider gifting a Mini Barn from “The…
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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…
Sponsor spotlight: Scratch Distillery’s Pepper Flavored Vodka — and a favorite recipe
Pepper Flavored Vodka 80 Proof / 40% ABV / 750 mL In late August every year, we travel fresh grilled hatch peppers from New Mexico, and within a day, we infuse these lovely, smokey, spicy peppers into our wheat vodka. (Bolder than our our previous pepper-infused vodka). Our Hatch Chile Vodka aka Scratch Pepper Vodka…
Sponsor spotlight: Irons Brothers’ Stephanie Case honored as construction industry’s Woman of Year
Stephanie Case of Shoreline’s Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. was honored last week with the 2023 Sandy McAdams Woman of the Year Award. Recipients of this prestigious award are recognized for their achievements as a member of the Master Builders Association (MBA) of King & Snohomish Counties Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council. Case is a…
Sponsor spotlight: Join Puget Sound Express for whale watching in November and December
For the months of November and December, guests can join Puget Sound Express for whale watching on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. from Edmonds. These trips are four to five hours in length and travel to various regions to see whales. During this shoulder season, they mostly have orca sightings as the humpbacks…
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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: Elevate your interior by tailoring design to fit your lifestyle and belongings
Rachael Bauer, Interior Designer LEED AP ID+C, NCIDQ #30282 425-765-7680 | www.rbbydesign.com Have you entered a furniture showroom or viewed a professionally staged home for sale and wondered how to replicate that pristine, orderly aesthetic in your own living space and, more importantly, make it last? What’s often absent in such settings are the personalized elements…
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: Scotty’s Food Truck special — a fresh Pacific Cod Fish Burger
This week, the special being served from Scotty’s Food Truck is a fresh Pacific Cod Fish Burger. It comes with lightly breaded fillets on a toasted bun, served with a spicy cabbage slaw, and sweet potato or French fries. Scotty’s will be closed this Thursday, Nov. 16, and also on Thursday and Friday next week…
Sponsor spotlight: 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is over on Dec. 7 — don’t delay!
Medicare information is saturating the media, resources for the ABCs of Medicare or the pros and cons between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare are everywhere. I believe the challenge with anything as a consumer today is trusting your source. The facts about Medicare are the facts. My role as an independent insurance agent is to…
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: Fried Fresh Pacific Oysters the special at Scotty’s Food Truck this week
Scotty’s Food Truck this week is featuring a special of lightly breaded, fried Fresh Pacific Oysters with a generous serving of fries. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3:30-7:30 p.m.
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…
Sponsor spotlight: Edmonds College Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship opens doors to makers of all ages and skill levels
If you have ever dreamed of starting your own business, developing a new product or improving an existing one, Edmonds College offers the means to help you get started. At the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Edmonds offers workshops and information sessions that can help you launch your business and the facility where you can…