Maplewood Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Sunday, June 25. Families, friends and neighbors are invited to join the church in remembering the past and looking forward to the future. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a joyful celebration service led by Maplewood Presbyterian Church Pastor Hallack Greider. It will be followed…
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Edmonds Port Commissioner David Preston announces reelection bid
Two-term Port of Edmonds Commissioner David Preston is running for reelection to his District 2 seat. “I’m excited about the progress the port has made and look forward to helping keep the strong economic and environmental momentum going,” Preston said. “I’m extremely proud of the benefit the port brings to our vibrant Edmonds/Woodway community.” The port’s…
Edmonds scenic: Sunday morning sunrise
High school sports roundup for April 25-26, 2023
April 25 Boys Soccer Edmonds-Woodway defeated Arlington 4-0 Edmonds-Woodway goals: Victor Ibarra (2) and Richard Duncan (2) Edmonds-Woodway assists: Alex Plumis and Ben Hanson Edmonds-Woodway goalkeeper shutout: Gabriel Wilhelm Records (league and overall): Edmonds-Woodway 12-0-1, 12-0-2; Arlington 5-5-3, 6-5-3 Edmonds-Woodway next game: at Monroe; Friday, April 28; 7:30 p.m. Mountlake Terrace defeated Stanwood 6-1 Mountlake…
Scene in Edmonds: April blossoms
— Photos by Lee Lageschulte
Diversity commission name change, Boys and Girls Club lease among items discussed in council committees Tuesday
Edmonds City Councilmembers covered a range of issues during their three Tuesday committee meetings, from a possible name change for the Edmonds Diversity Commission to an agreement with Snohomish County to participate in the county’s diversion center aimed at helping adults who are homeless. Councilmembers also talked about developing a framework around the process of mayoral…
Edmonds City Council Saturday set to discuss new emergency ordinance for Highway 99-area projects
In a continuation of its Dec. 6 meeting, the Edmonds City Council will meet at noon Saturday, Dec. 10 to further discuss ways to address concerns voiced by residents of Edmonds’ Gateway neighborhood — located just west of Highway 99 — related to a planned 261-unit apartment building there. Specifically, the council will review a…
Edmonds Police Blotter: Nov. 17-22, 2022
Nov. 17 9400 block 244th Street Southwest: An adult reported missing from a residence was located by another agency in California. 8200 block 53rd Avenue West: Edmonds PD provided a drone assist to Mukilteo PD to search for a missing person. 23000 block 100th Avenue West: A suspect stole vitamins from a business. 300 block…
State ferries to honor veterans Nov. 11 with whistle tribute, flying of U.S. military service flags
At 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels underway will sound their whistles in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. In a first this year, all operating vessels on Veterans Day will fly the flag of one of…
Community gathers at Edmonds Waterfront Center to mark Día de Los Muertos in style
Community members packed the Edmonds Waterfront Center ballroom Thursday evening to join hearts and hands to honor their departed loved ones in a celebration of Día de Los Muertos, the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead holiday. The room was decked with festive décor, including the traditional altar with bright yellow, bronze and white marigold flowers, photos…
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Final dates scheduled for Edmonds Marsh volunteer restoration work, with next one Aug. 31
Volunteers have scheduled the final dates for this summer’s restoration work at the Edmonds Marsh along Highway 104. According to project leader Joe Scordino, there’s one volunteer work party this week — on Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. After Labor Day will be the final week for work parties, from 9-11 a.m….
Woodway Town Council Aug. 15 to discuss urban forest fires, 2nd quarter financial report
The Woodway Town Council will meet starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. Among the items on the agenda: a discussion on urban forest fires and the town’s second quarter 2022 financial report. The meeting will be a hybrid format. The public may attend in person at Town Hall (23920 113th Pl. W. Woodway) or virtually via…
Council OKs addition of new jobs, repeals city’s gun storage law
The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday night meeting approved staff requests to add two new jobs and expand two positions from part-time to full-time roles. The council also repealed the city’s gun storage ordinance, which had been invalidated in April by the State Supreme Court, and finalized the application form and timeline for filling a…
Military Wire: Best military-friendly colleges of 2022
The pursuit of continual knowledge and experience is part of the military culture. To advance in rank, one needs to pursue continual education and look for opportunities to grow. It really isn’t uncommon for those who serve to have a “growth mindset.” We just don’t call it a “growth mindset.” We use other terms, like…
Edmonds scenics: Sunset, sunrise
Edmonds Art Beat: ARTSplash, Art Walk plus upcoming seasons for Olympic Ballet and Driftwood Players
ARTSplash 2022 annual show and sale Edmonds-based ArtistsConnect group is holding its annual ARTSplash 2022 show this weekend. The show runs Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Artworks building, 201 Dayton St., downtown Edmonds. ARTSplash 2022 features 14 local artists. Artwork for sale includes original oil, acrylic,…
Verdant Health Commission awards $2.3 million in grants to community organizations
The Verdant Health Commission recently approved more than $2.3 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations to support community health through its recent competitive application process. The requests granted by the Verdant Board of Commissioners will support 11 separate multi-year projects or programs run by 10 different nonprofits. The following grants were approved, with annual…
City of Edmonds answers Hwy 99 construction questions during project kickoff
The City of Edmonds Thursday, June 16 hosted the official kickoff for the long-awaited Highway 99 Revitalization Project. Approximately 20 people attended the virtual event to learn more and ask questions about the upcoming construction. Plans for Highway 99 renovations have been in the works since the Edmonds City Council approved a subarea plan for…
After eight years leading Edmonds Chamber, Greg Urban reflects on life, fatherhood and the future
“No question about it, leaving Edmonds is bittersweet,” said Edmonds Chamber President and CEO Greg Urban as he reflected on his eight-year stint at the organization’s helm. “I’ve built up a fantastic network of friends, business owners, community members. I’ve accomplished a lot that I’m proud about. Yeah, it’s tough to leave.” A man of…
Three days of free access to state parks coming in June
In honor of three different events, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is providing the public with a free day of access to state parks on three days in June during which visitors will not need a Discover Pass for day-use parking. Free days of access this month include : Saturday, June 11 — National Get…
After weather-related delays, WSDOT reschedules SB 1-5 lane reductions to this weekend
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – we’re planning to reduce lanes on southbound I-5 from I-90 to Spokane Street this weekend to replace old expansion joints. Lane reductions will start at about 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 20; all lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, May 23. No, it’s not Groundhog Day….
Behind the scenes: Digging into the history of the Edmonds Cemetery
Introducing a new monthly feature, Behind the scenes, by the Edmonds husband-and-wife team of Sam Spencer and Diana Sheiness. Cliff Edwards became the sexton at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery in 1990, eight years after Lawrence Hubbard had purchased and donated it to the City of Edmonds. Prior to 1982, the cemetery had been owned by the…
Mother’s Day gift idea: Tea in a box
The British Robins, a local Daughters of the British Empire chapter, is offering a Mother’s Day gift idea: tea in a box for $25 — with all profits going to charity. Prepay when you sign up, then collect your box the day prior in downtown Edmonds. Each box for one will contain two sausage rolls,…
Snohomish PUD hosting virtual workshop on Lower Snake River dams April 26
The Snohomish County PUD Commission is hosting a virtual workshop Tuesday, April 26 on the impacts of the Lower Snake River dam operations to PUD customers. Currently, most of PUD’s power is purchased from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and most of BPA’s power is generated by dams built by the federal government throughout the…