Judges in Oregon, Washington, block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger

Judges in Oregon and Washington on Tuesday blocked supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons from merging, throwing into question the future of the $24.6 billion largest proposed grocery merger in U.S….

It’s very important to be person-centered in this work’: Nonprofits convene during virtual event about housing and homelessness

About 100 people listened to a virtual discussion Tuesday morning about the current state and future of housing and homelessness in Snohomish County. Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) hosted a…

Sponsor spotlight: Celebrate the holidays with Festive Drink Bingo in downtown Edmonds

Drink Bingo is one of our favorite annual holiday traditions, and this year’s roster is the most exciting one yet! Prepare to earn stamps at two dozen downtown bars and…

Mike Fong named Snohomish County’s new executive director for economic development 

County Executive Dave Somers has selected former Washington State Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong as the county’s executive director for economic development. Mike Fong will start his job Jan….

MLT Chamber holiday party Dec. 17 at Diamond Knot Brewpub

The Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce invites you to its 2024 Holiday Celebration from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 17th at  Diamond Knot Brewpub. Mingle with local businesses and community organizations,…

Reminder: 2024 Breakfast in Santa’s Workshop Dec. 14 at MTHS

The public is invited to the annual Breakfast in Santa’s Workshop from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14 at Mountlake Terrace High School. A fun family holiday tradition for…

Why home and auto insurance rates are up in Washington

Washington residents have seen home and auto insurance rates climb steeply over the past couple of years. On Monday, insurance industry representatives offered state lawmakers their breakdown of what’s behind…

Edmonds School Board directors scheduled to elect 2024-2025 officers Dec. 10 

The Edmonds School Board of Directors during its Tuesday, Dec. 10 meeting is scheduled to nominate and vote for board officers for the 2024-2025 school year. The positions include president,…

Sno-King School Retirees grants awarded to Edmonds SD educators

Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) has awarded eight grants to Edmonds School District educators. SKSR is an organization of active and retired employees of the Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline School Districts,…

Lawmakers return to Olympia for meetings ahead of 2025 session

Child care affordability, crime trends, environmental protections, access to addiction treatment and housing costs. These are some of the issues on Washington lawmakers’ agenda this week. Starting Monday, legislators convene…

Sno-Isle Libraries Middle Readers Online Book Group features ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ Dec. 18

Join Sno-Isle Libraries’ Middle Readers Online Book Group via Zoom at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. to discuss A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig. Nikolas – nicknamed “Christmas” –…

Cascade Symphony’s two holiday concerts Dec. 15-16 to feature wide range of musical works, from Strauss to Williams

The musical works of Johann Strauss, John Williams and other legendary composers will be featured when the Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) — under the direction of maestro Michael Miropolsky —…

Sponsor spotlight: Those pesky tax records — what do I need to keep?

Each of us needs to keep records that substantiate our tax return or other important life events for as long as they are needed. So what does this mean? The…

New source for garden and home decor lovers opens in Edmonds

Plant lovers and holiday shoppers, rejoice! Northwest Garden & Stone is a just-opened small business that offers novel indoor and outdoor plants, hardscape materials, home decor and more (think luxury…

High school sports roundup for Dec. 6-7, 2024

Boys basketball Friday, Dec. 6 Jackson defeated Meadowdale 59-56 Jackson top scorer: Seamus Williams: 17 points, seven assists, five rebounds Meadowdale top scorer: Natnael Ghirmay 18 points Records: Jackson 1-1;…

Commentary: The case for the arts — unlocking our children’s full potential

As the richest nation on earth, how can we say and accept that there is insufficient funding for the arts? How can we say that we cannot afford – or…

Brier’s Gavin Dalziel receives Northwest Conference football honors

Linfield University student-athlete Gavin Dalziel of Brier was one of 13 Wildcat football players named to the 2024 All-Northwest Conference offensive teams. The announcement comes after the Wildcats claimed the…

Sno-Isle Libraries presents online pub trivia – ‘Lord of the Rings’ edition – Dec. 18

Grab your favorite beverage, call your friends and settle in for a night of virtual pub trivia in the comfort of your home from 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, sponsored…

Sponsor spotlight: 8 ways plumbing and heating consultations can save you money

In today’s world, managing household expenses efficiently is crucial, and that includes taking care of your plumbing and heating systems. Opting for professional consultations in these areas can seem like…

Teen Talk: Youth in action

I often hear that young people are politically disengaged, addicted to their phones and self-centered. There may be some truth to that, but it’s far from the full picture. To…

Local athletes earn fall 2024 All-Wesco honors

Congratulations to all of the Edmonds School District athletes who were recently selected to the All-Wesco conference teams for the fall 2024 sports season. Below are all athletes from Edmonds-Woodway,…

Latino Educational Training Institute Bazar Navideño showcases Hispanic artists

The Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) of Lynnwood hosted its first Christmas Bazaar (Bazar Navideño) Saturday at its new community center in South Everett. Dozens of local residents browsed and…

Avalanche Awareness with Northwest Avalanche Center Dec. 12

Join Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) instructors from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 via Zoom to learn how to access avalanche and mountain weather forecasts and recognize basic signs of avalanche…

High school sports roundup for Dec. 5, 2024

Boys Basketball Edmonds-Woodway defeated Ferndale 54-38 Edmonds-Woodway individual scoring: Cameron Hiatt 16, Will Alseth 12, Dre Lloyd 8, D.J.Karl 7, Julian Gray 5, Grant Williams 4, Luke Boland 2 Ferndale…

Northbound I-5 in Everett will have overnight lane reductions Dec. 9-12

Washington State Department of Transportation crews will be doing some overnight electrical work near Everett that will reduce northbound Interstate 5 to two lanes from Marine View Drive to the…

Se Habla Media podcast for Dec. 7, 2024

The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…

Sponsor spotlight: A Mini Barn for Christmas — A festive storage solution and cozy retreat

As Christmas approaches, The Original Mini Barns offers a unique solution for adding charm, functionality and festive cheer to your property. A mini barn isn’t just for storage; it can…

More bus trips, security upgrades: Community Transit Board of Directors approves 2025 budget

The Community Transit Board of Directors approved the agency’s 2025 budget Thursday. The board also approved lowering reduced fares to $1 for eligible riders. Others who qualify based on income…

Here’s who Bob Ferguson wants to lead WA’s departments of corrections and ecology

Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson is tapping a Biden Administration official to lead the state’s Department of Ecology and to keep Washington at the forefront of the nation’s fight against  climate…

‘I love this community’: Annual tree lighting brings a glow to Mountlake Terrace

About 400 people gathered at the Jerry Smith Town Center Plaza Friday night for the 41st annual Mountlake Terrace tree lighting ceremony, under perfect December conditions. Compared to last year’s…

Jaime Mendez News: Dec. 6, 2024

The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…

Nonprofit makes ‘difficult decision’ to close pallet shelter community in Lynnwood

The Jean Kim Foundation’s pallet shelter community in Lynnwood is officially closed. The community, Shepherd’s Village, was located at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. S.W. It had six…

Sponsor spotlight: Edmonds’ 10th Annual Holiday Trolley with Emily the Elf

They say behind every great man is a great woman. In Santa’s case, he has two: Mrs. Claus and Emily the Elf, the latter of whom shares her holiday time…

Edmonds College receives donation from Indo-American Friendship Forum Foundation to help students in need

Edmonds College received a $12,200 donation from the Indo-American Friendship Forum Foundation (IAFFF) to help students experiencing homelessness and other housing insecurities. During a campus ceremony Dec. 2, leaders of…

‘Substance Use and the Teen Brain’ at Lynnwood HS Library Dec. 12

Families of students in grades 6-12 are invited to a seminar on “Substance Use and the Teen Brain” from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Lynnwood High School Library,…