American Legion Post 66 holding raffle for original drawing of actor Gary Sinise
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 is holding a raffle for a framed original drawing of actor Gary Sinise, created by Edmonds artist Michael Reagan. Reagan donated the artwork, and all…
VFW Post 8870 announces James Traner Memorial Scholarships
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 is offering a James Traner Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. Eligible students must have at least one sibling, parent or grandparent who is a…
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 already helping vets with recent donations
American Legion Post 66 got a chance to assist veterans in need with some of the clothing and food it received from its Jan. 20 drive to collect winter clothing…
‘Beyond our wildest dreams’: Generous community supports veterans’ food and clothing drive
Community members showed their strong support for veterans when they stopped by the American Legion Post in Edmonds Saturday, Jan. 20 to drop off donations of food and winter clothing. …
Donate golf equipment and benefit disabled veterans
A reminder that donations of golf equipment are being accepted at Edmonds’ Reliable Floor Coverings for use by disabled military veterans at American Lake Golf Course and Veterans Hospital in…
Reminder: Donate to veterans in need during food, cold weather dropoff event Jan. 20
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 will be accepting donations of food and cold weather clothing items to assist Snohomish County veterans in need during a dropoff event from 10 a.m….
Operation Paint to Heal gallery of veterans’ art unveiled in Lynnwood
Dozens gathered at Lynnwood City Hall Wednesday to appreciate fine art made by local veterans. Many of those who came to the gallery’s premiere were veterans or members of Gold…
Veterans invited to join Edmonds VFW, American Legion Posts
If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes helping others, consider putting your previous military experience to work by supporting the Edmonds Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion…
Veterans art exhibit reception in Lynnwood Jan. 10
The Pacific Northwest Veteran Assistance Program will be featuring an art exhibit and free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10. at Lynnwood City Hall. The art was painted by…
Reminder: 2023 Homeless Memorial Vigil scheduled for Dec. 21 in Everett
The Snohomish County’s Veterans Homelessness Committee invites the community to join in honoring and remembering those who have tragically lost their lives while experiencing homelessness at the 2023 Annual Homeless…
Reminder: VFW Post 8870 collecting toys at Teri’s Toybox
Edmonds Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8870 is one again collecting toys at Teri’s Toybox (420 Main St. in downtown Edmonds) to benefit the Edmonds Food Bank’s Toy Shop…
Lynnwood man hosting ‘mourning tree’ for those who have lost someone to addiction
Since 2019, Lynnwood resident Patrick Crosby has been honoring Gold Star families and military veterans who were killed in action with a Christmas tree memorial on his front yard at…
Operation Military Family, Comcast help close digital divide for veterans
Edmonds-based Operation Military Family and Comcast said they are continuing their partnership to bridge the digital divide among veterans, including working with and supporting several other veterans organizations in Washington…
Avis Schwab reflects on her time as a ‘Donut Dolly’ in Vietnam
Heroes Café in Shoreline was privileged on Oct. 10 to host Avis Schwab, a Peace Corps volunteer and Donut Dolly, who lives in Edmonds. She reminisced about her service as…
Veterans and community gather to honor Traner, Clyborne for roles in creating Edmonds Veterans Plaza
It was a Veterans Day observance like no other, as an estimated 150 people — veterans, elected officials and community members — gathered at the Edmonds Veterans Plaza Saturday to…
Heroes Among Us Luncheon celebrates and remembers veterans
Hundreds of veterans and their families were the guests of honor at Friday’s first Heroes Among Us event sponsored by the Lynnwood Event Center and City of Lynnwood. The event…
Edmonds VFW Post to host Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 will be hosting a 1 p.m. ceremony on Veterans Day — Saturday, Nov. 11 — at the Edmonds Veterans Plaza to dedicate newly inscribed concrete benches…
U.S. Rep Rick Larsen to host veterans forum Nov. 8 in Everett, telephone town hall Nov. 9
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen will host an in-person veterans forum in Everett Nov. 8 and a veterans telephone town hall Nov. 9. The forums and telephone town hall are opportunities…
Mill Creek to host Veterans Day ceremony and parade
The City of Mill Creek is hosting its annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade on Friday, Nov. 10. The parade, sponsored by Amazon, begins at 11 a.m., winding through Mill…
Edmonds Daybreakers to learn about NW Veterans Museum during Oct. 3 meeting
The Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary Club during its Tuesday, Oct. 3 meeting will hear about the Lynnwood-based Northwest Veterans Museum. The mission and purpose of the museum is to honor and…
VFW Post 8870 announces student essay contest
Edmonds-based Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 is again sponsoring its student essay contest, which is open for all students residing in the Edmonds and Mukilteo School Districts. Students attending…
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 elects new officers
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 recently elected new officers for the 2023-2024 term. Elected to take their positions on July 1 were Commander: Dan Mullene; 1st Vice Commander: Les Abel;…
Support 7 receives donation of American flags
The Edmonds Peter Puget Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution recently donated American flags to the nonprofit organization Support 7. The flags will be used to honor…
Michael Reagan officially honored at annual Edmonds Citizen of the Year luncheon
The 2022 Edmonds Citizen of the Year, Michael Reagan, whose work to create portraits of fallen heroes has gained worldwide recognition, was honored Thursday during an Edmonds Chamber of Commerce…
Edmonds Memorial Day observance remembers the fallen and the wounded
An estimated 300 people gathered at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery on Monday morning to honor, pay tribute and give thanks to those who were wounded and who lost their…