Sponsor spotlight: Irons Brothers crew completes wheelchair ramp

Irons Brothers Construction employees and skilled volunteers completed work Saturday on a free wheelchair-access ramp, built in cooperation with the Master Builders Association’s 26th anniversary philanthropic project, Rampathon. The annual event benefits approximately 40 families throughout King and Snohomish Counties. Irons Brothers Construction has been involved in Rampathon for the past 13 years. (Read more…

Sponsor spotlight: Affordable home financing solutions for our community heroes

We can’t thank you enough for your services…but we’ll try. Whether you are a teacher, police officer, firefighter, EMT, or health care professional, you play a vital role in our community’s safety and wellbeing. That’s why national lender Caliber Home Loans, Inc. is pleased to offer home financing products with non-traditional qualifying guidelines to our…

Welcome to our new Home & Real Estate Page sponsor Ann Hoppe

MEET ANN HOPPE As a Snohomish/Island County Washington resident for over seven years, Ann is committed to providing exceptional customer service, excellent local knowledge and the utmost amount of honesty and integrity. She is a native of a small coastal town on the Monterey Bay in California; Ann understands and can meet the needs of…

Sponsor spotlight: Owe taxes? Make payment arrangements now

If you owe taxes on your 2018 tax return, the due date to make the payment is Monday, April 15. Miss this deadline by just one day and the IRS will charge you interest and penalties! Don’t risk adding unnecessary dollars to your tax bill. Review the payment options below and make a plan now…

Sponsor spotlight: Attorney Peggy Sanders now licensed in Arizona

Sanders Law Group announced that Managing Attorney Peggy Sanders has passed the Arizona bar and is now licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona. Peggy Sanders took this major step in order to better serve clients who have dealings in Arizona, particularly if they have property there. Some of the legal areas where…

Sponsor spotlight: Bindi Yoga offering free classes Jan. 1

Bindi Yoga invites you to visit on Tuesday, Jan. 1, when all classes are free. All day long, Bindi will offer special prices on class passes, memberships and retail items. Refreshments and prizes will be awarded during all classes on Jan. 1.  If you can’t make it into the studio and want to purchase class passes, you…

Sponsor spotlight: A Win, Win, Win, mortgage strategy

What a difference a few months make. Our local housing market has had a noticeable shift since May to more of a balanced market. Higher mortgage rates and increased housing inventory are two of the factors driving our current market. Price reductions are becoming more common. I’ve been reaching out to my realtor partners about…

Sponsor spotlight: Check out these free health and fitness opportunities

With spring and warmer weather, thoughts often turn to better health and fitness. Check out these free events and offers from our sponsors: The Verdant Health Commission is offering a weight reduction class at its Lynnwood facility. Yoga for Life located in nearby Shoreline has a promotion for a yoga intro class. Harbor Square Athletic…

Valentine shopping spotlight: Cascadia Art Museum gift shop

Edmonds is a shopper’s paradise with jewelry stores and boutiques galore. Now there’s a new place in town for Valentine’s Day shopping: the Cascadia Art Museum gift shop. The attractive store is run by volunteers, including Jan Clem, Patti Gordon, Gwen Johnson and Annika Karr. Gwen Johnson provided a Valentine’s Day shopping preview: “The museum’s…

Sponsor spotlight: Chroma Salon and Spa welcomes two new stylists

Edmonds’ newest Aveda salon, Chroma Salon and Spa, has introduced two newest stylists to the team: Amy Griffin and Jaime Barger. Griffin, who joined the salon in April, has three years of experience in the hair industry, all with Aveda. She grew up in nearby Brier, where her parents still live. After graduating from Mountlake…

From the Edmonds Singing Teacher: How to rock your specialty karaoke song

The following article is sponsored by Malya Muth Okay, confession time. I have crashed and burned singing karaoke! The few times I went, before I realized what the problem was, I hadnʼt spent much time thinking about which song Iʼd sing, or — if I did have one in mind — Iʼd just get up…

Sponsor spotlight on Edmonds Real Estate, July 2015

In his just-released July “Spotlight on Edmonds Real Estate” program, Edmonds Realtor Wayne Purser interviews Geff Spry of Hawks Eye Home Inspection. He also addresses how to protect the assets of an estate and takes the temperature of the local real estate market. To learn more, visit https://www.SpotlightOnEdmonds.com or call 206-235-2693.

Sponsor spotlight: Chermak Construction receives building excellence awards

Edmonds-based Chermak Construction announced that it has been recognized with the following recent awards for building excellence: Master Builders of King and Snohomish counties, REX Awards Major Remodel Whole House Excellence, Less than $300K This 1947 Seattle bungalow had sentimental value to a partner who had raised a family there. To maximize the views of…

Sponsor spotlight: Stop by Chroma Salon & Spa all month and wish Gail Sarvis well

We mentioned last month that our sponsor Chroma Salon & Spa has been loving the warm welcome they’ve been receiving in the Edmonds community since purchasing Salon 512 from long-time owner Gail Sarvis. Chroma notes that Sarvis, who has been working at the salon part-time for several months, is officially retiring on May 30, “and…