Part 2 of the series. You can read Part 1 here. 1966-1976 With the departure of Safeway and Eddy’s Electric in 1966, the Schneider Building lost its two longest residing…
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High school sports roundup for Dec. 5, 2023
Boys Basketball Monroe defeated Meadowdale 59-57 Monroe points: Kieren Greear 16 points (including game-winning basket with 7 seconds remaining); Chayce Waite-Kellar 12 points, 6 rebounds Meadowdale leading scorer: Jaymon Wright…
Public input sought on affordable housing and community development needs
Snohomish County invites all interested persons to provide input on local community needs for affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, public services, and economic development projects to be funded with 2024…
Washington makes another run at heat pump rules
Controversial requirements aimed at getting electric heat pumps installed in newly constructed houses, apartments and commercial buildings cleared a final regulatory hurdle Tuesday. The suite of changes, approved by the…
Native and Strong Lifeline celebrates one-year anniversary
Washington state’s Native and Strong Lifeline celebrates its first anniversary on Friday, Nov. 10. It’s the nation’s first suicide prevention, crisis, and help line fully staffed and run by Native…
PUD receiving reports of metering and utility scams
Snohomish County PUD is receiving reports of individuals attempting to scam customers by posing as PUD employees and meter installers. The individuals are visiting area homes and talking to customers…
High school sports roundup for Oct. 31, 2023
Girls Soccer District playoff tournament: semifinals Shorewood defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-0 The Hawks fell to the top-seeded Stormrays in the semifinals of the double-elimination district tournament. The loss knocks fourth-seeded Mountlake…
Edmonds College hosts two public events during Manufacturing Week
Manufacturing Week is a culmination of activities and events during the first week of October that raise industry awareness while engaging with students, parents, influencers, and community leaders. Edmonds College…
Sidekickers to perform at Green Drinks Edmonds Sept. 28
Beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 for the next Green Drinks Edmonds, Kristin Kelly will provide an introduction to Futurewise, and at 7 p.m. the Sidekickers will perform at…
Scene in Edmonds: A barred owl lurks in the darkness
“I discovered a barred owl in our park several nights ago,” said Ken Pickle of Edmonds. “The light was fading fast and I shot a few singles through the kitchen…
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Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store hosts third annual fashion show
More than 200 people packed the banquet hall of the Edmonds Waterfront Center for this year’s Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store Fashion Show on Sunday, Sept. 10. At the request…
New program aims to help underserved communities navigate unemployment benefits
Community organizations that help people in underserved communities file unemployment claims can learn more next week about a new program that aims to help. The Washington State Employment Security Department…
School board approves project to improve pedestrian safety near College Place Elementary
At its brief meeting Aug. 29, the Edmonds School District Board unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Lynnwood for a project on College Place Elementary School property…
400,000 expected on state ferries for holiday weekend
Nearly 400,000 people are projected aboard Washington State Ferries Thursday, Aug. 31, through Tuesday, Sept. 5. The expected surge in customers for Labor Day travel will close out what’s adding…
Applications now open for PeoplesBank Impact Grants
Peoples Bank has launched the sixth year of its Impact Grant program, designed to empower and uplift communities by supporting projects and initiatives that drive positive change and create lasting…
Six showed up for Greenway Loop walking tour Sunday — and learned it was canceled
Six people showed up at Westgate Elementary School Sunday afternoon, expecting a tour of the proposed new citywide looped path — the Edmonds Greenway Loop — that was publicized in…
Public sees design ideas for Ballinger Park viewing platform, trails
The City of Mountlake Terrace hosted a public meeting Wednesday night to present design ideas for viewing platforms and trails that will be constructed at Ballinger Park and is also…
First Edmonds Community Fair kicks off with music, food and information
The first-ever Edmonds Community Fair opened Sunday morning at the Edmonds-School District stadium next to Edmonds-Woodway High School. A project of the City of Edmonds Department of Community and Economic…
Scene in Edmonds: Going fishing
Edmonds in Bloom tour draws hundreds to experience floral beauty
It was another sell-out year for the popular Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour, as the owners of some of Edmonds’ most beautiful home gardens opened their grounds to hundreds of…
Edmonds Police Blotter: July 5-12, 2023
July 5 22200 block Highway 99: A boyfriend and girlfriend were involved in a physical and verbal argument. Police found probable cause to arrest the boyfriend for a court-order violation….
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…
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…
Scene in Edmonds: April blossoms
— Photos by Lee Lageschulte