Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), the not-for-profit offering Apple Health (Medicaid), Medicare and individual and family plans on the health exchange, on Tuesday announced a $250,000 Advancing Equity Fund…
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Edmonds Diversity Film Series returns for sixth season, starting Oct. 15
The Edmonds Diversity Film Series begins its sixth season in October, with the first screening on Saturday, Oct. 15 at noon at the Edmonds Theater. Screenings will be offered free to…
ESD hosting May 23 viewing of documentary on Japanese-Americans’ forced internment during WWII
The Edmonds School District is hosting a viewing and subsequent discussion of the documentary Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 via Zoom on Monday, May 23 from 6-8…
Red Dress art installation focuses on missing, murdered Indigenous women
This post was updated on May 11, 2022, with information regarding Kyra Isaac, who developed the event. Community members came together May 4, to remember the thousands of Indigenous women…
2022 Edmonds Diversity Film Series concludes with ‘This Changes Everything’ April 16
The Edmonds Diversity Film Series will show its last film of the season before breaking for summer on Saturday, April 16 at noon at the Edmonds Theater, an ADA accessible facility….
‘Americanish’ featured during Edmonds Diversity Film Series March 19
Americanish, a Muslim rom-com directed by an American Muslim woman, is the featured movie in the Edmonds Diversity Film Series at noon this Saturday, March 19 at the Edmonds Theater….
Four professionals join Leadership Snohomish County board of directors
Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) welcomes four new members to its board of directors. The new members were approved by the current board and will serve three-year terms. They are: DeLon…
Co-founder of Millennia Ministries, Concern for Neighbors Food Bank to be honored during Dr. King Tribute event Jan. 17
Edmonds resident Leilani Miller, executive director of Millennia Ministries in Everett, and Mountlake Terrace Concern for Neighbors Food Bank have been selected as the 2022 recipients of the Lift Every Voice Legacy…
4th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute Jan. 17 at Edmonds Center for Arts
Sean Goode, executive director of restorative justice nonprofit Choose 180, will be the featured storyteller during the fourth annual tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — Inspiring a…
Lynnwood-based Project Girl on a mission to mentor young women of color
According to the Education Trust, “Black girls face some of the greatest barriers to educational opportunities because of racial and gender biases embedded within school discipline policies, dress code and…
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Reminder: Transgender Day of Remembrance event Nov. 20
A Transgender Day of Remembrance event is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at St. Hilda St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. According to a publicity…
Reminder: Edmonds Diversity Film Series continues Nov. 20 with two films
The Edmonds Diversity Film Series continues on Saturday, Nov. 20 with a screening of two films. Honor Thy Mother is a documentary of the untold stories of the “Indipino” (Filipino-Indian) community…
Economic Alliance Snohomish County launches SnoCODE diversity, equity and inclusion initiative
Economic Alliance Snohomish County on Wednesday said it is launching a new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative in collaboration with regional partners and major employers. SnoCODE (Creating Opportunities Diversity Equity)…
Free photography camp Aug. 2-5 for BIPOC youth
A free summer camp that will teach the basics of photography to Snohomish County BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) youth ages 12-18 is being held at Mill Creek’s…
Memorial picnic honors life of homeless advocate Rev. Jean Kim
Dozens gathered Saturday afternoon to honor the life of the Rev. Dr. Jean Kim, a local advocate who worked to educate and shelter those experiencing homelessness. Around 50 people came…
Reminder: Edmonds outdoor anti-hate town hall scheduled for July 12
The City of Edmonds will sponsor an anti-hate town hall at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 12 in the courtyard of Edmonds-Woodway High School. Among those making an appearance, according to…
Holy Rosary student-driven service projects help those in need
The seventh-grade class at Edmonds-based Holy Rosary School conducted five service projects during the past year to help their neighbors in need. Holy Rosary service learning teacher Julie Gibson said…