First-degree murder and assault charges were filed in Snohomish County Superior Court Friday against a 27-year-old Everett man who allegedly shot his estranged wife and two others at Edmonds’ Boo Han Market, located in the 22000 block of Highway 99, Sept. 230. Duy Phuong Nguyen of Everett has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a…
With Nov. 3 general election ballots in the U.S. mail, as of Oct. 15, to registered voters, here are a couple of reminders. First, here’s a list of all drop-box locations in Snohomish County, including those further afield in case you are out and about, as well as new drop-box locations according to the Snohomish…
My first interaction with My Edmonds News was in December 2009, not too long after it was founded. I saw a request on social media for family Santa pictures and after the wild ride of the first six months after my youngest’s arrival, I jumped at the chance to share our first two-kid Santa picture…
Mountlake Terrace Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright was selected Wednesday to serve as an alternate on the Community Transit Board of Directors, while Mukilteo City Council Member Joe Marine and Stanwood City Council Member Sid Roberts were appointed to the board. The changes come after two members recently left the transit board. Mill Creek City Council Member…
With below-average temperatures forecast for this weekend and more workers and students staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping energy consumption down is more challenging than usual. Snohomish County PUD offers incentives on energy-efficiency products and easy energy-saving tips to help customers reduce usage and expenses. The PUD is currently giving away energy-saving bundles…
The 2020 Washington Kids in Transition Out of Jeopardy event is taking place via Facebook Live on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Join the event to celebrate the group’s successes in supporting students and families in the Edmonds School District. Learn how they are meeting the needs of the community in these uncertain times and…
The Lynnwood Police Department said that a 25-year-old Lynnwood woman missing since last week has been found safe. Azara M. Sheikh was last seen Friday, Oct. 16.
I don’t know about all of you, but scenes like the picture above just make me so happy to look at. I’m excited for winter. While we still have a couple months before winter officially arrives, we’re about to get the first real taste of it this weekend. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on who you…
Community Transit is accepting public comment on its proposed 2021 budget through Friday, Nov. 6. The budget includes an increase of approximately 4,000 hours of new service in 2021, a more moderate expansion than in previous years, the agency said. It corresponds with the “Slow Recovery” economic projection described in the agency’s draft Transit Development Plan (TDP)….
The Edmonds College Foundation awarded over $277,000 in scholarships to 153 students for the 2020-21 academic year. “Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the foundation is able to provide critical support to students who might not otherwise be able to continue their studies during this time of intense financial hardship,” said EC President…
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The City of Mountlake Terrace has $25,000 in lodging tax funds available to qualified applicants for projects and events that promote tourism in 2021. Lodging tax funds come from the taxes collected from Studio 6 Hotel located at 6017 244th St. S.W. Those awarded lodging tax funds must use funds for marketing or operation of…
It seems that there’s a lot of enthusiasm among general election voters so far this year, as local ballot drop boxes have been busy, the Snohomish County auditor said. County Auditor Garth Fell said that as of Wednesday, Oct. 22, Snohomish County has received a total of 68, 736 ballots through the county’s 30 ballot…
The Lynnwood Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance locating a missing and endangered 25-year-old Lynnwood woman. According to witnesses, Azara M. Sheikh was last seen Friday, Oct. 16. Sheikh is developmentally delayed and functions at about a 13-year-old level. Police said they think Sheikh may have met someone online and that she has…
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Monday to receive an update on construction of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project. Over the past two months, Larsen — who represents Washington’s 2nd District that includes Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace — has toured county transportation projects in Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties as…
If you have an old or uncertified wood-burning device, you may qualify for cash rewards to recycle it or get a discount on the purchase of new heating equipment. Through the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency’s Wood Stove Program, Snohomish County residents can receive $350 for recycling their old, polluting wood stove. Eligible devices include wood stoves…
Challenges related to the proposed 2021-22 biennial budget and approval of resolutions to increse Recreation and Parks fees and contingency funding for the ongoing Civic Campus construction project were among the items adddressed by the Mountlake Terrace City Council during its Monday, Oct. 19 business meeting. Following up on budget discussions during two work/study sessions…
Mountlake Terrace-based 1st Security Bank said it has promoted Robert Nesbitt to the position of senior vice president, commercial lending team leader. Nesbitt, who is based at the bank’s commercial lending offices in Mountlake Terrace, will be overseeing a group of commercial lending relationship managers and administering the continued growth of its commercial and industrial lending portfolio….
We are facing hard times as a local and global community, and as a college it is important, now more than ever, to continue to innovate and provide exceptional value to our students, stakeholders, and community. At Edmonds College, this is part of our mission and a top priority. We’re building for the future by…
Given the most recent COVID-19 case numbers, the Snohomish Health District told schools Tuesday that it is “strongly” recommending that schools continue limited in-person learning for younger learners and high-need students. In a Tuesday announcement, the health district noted that Snohomish County is now within the high COVID-19 activity category of more than 75 cases…
Patricia “Pat” Ann Whisenhunt, 72, of Edmonds, WA passed away October 4, 2020. She was born in Tacoma, WA to Robert Ernest Smith and Brookie Mae Warren. Pat attended Seattle Bible Training School and later built a career as a buyer for several manufacturing companies. Pat had one son, Michael Whisenhunt (Margo) and two grandchildren. …
“I’m sick of it, you’re sick of it; we’re all sick of it.” That’s how Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers kicked off this week’s COVID-19 briefing. Speaking to the media Tuesday, Somers offered some stark comparisons. The U.S., he said, is losing 700 or more people every day. Every three days in this country, more…
The City of Mountlake Terrace’s new Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission will its first meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Wedesday, Oct. 21. Due to the Governor’s proclamation prohibiting in-person meetings during Phase 2, the meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. “At the first meeting, we will focus on orientation items for the new…
The Washington Hospitality Association is offering a free 90-minute webinar at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 on how unconscious bias influences behavior. Guest speaker is Gerry Fernandez, president and founder of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance. There is no cost to attend. Register Here Unconscious bias affects everyday life, from the treatment of clients…
Editor: I urge you to vote for Rick Larsen for U.S. Representative. I have met with Rep. Larsen in my professional role and as a private citizen on issues ranging from immigration and homelessness to clean energy. I know he listens to and learns from his constituents and seeks to respond to our concerns. As…
Edmonds College will host a virtual grand-opening ceremony Oct. 22 in celebration of two new additions to campus — a new STEM and nursing building and the campus’ second residency hall. The new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Nursing building is located north of Mountlake Terrace Hall and will house allied health, nursing,…
“How do we not repeat 2020 in 2021?” That was a question posed to me in an online speaking event several weeks ago (think about that for a moment – an “online speaking event”). My response was likely a bit unexpected, as I shared a very creative exchange between God and Gabriel that a friend…
Bloodworks Northwest is encouraging community members to give blood during a community pop-up donation drive at the Lynnwood Convention Center this Thursday and Friday, Oct. 22-23. Book your appointment now to donate by Oct. 31 and they’ll test your donation for antibodies that are a key component of the immune system that appear in blood…
Over the past few years, Mountlake Terrace’s Town Center district has been the home for a pair of Halloween events for youngsters and their families. For 2020 — and despite the challenges that come with the current COVID-19 pandemic — the leaders of both events have announced that their Halloween festivities will again be staged…
The Mountlake Terrace Small Business Relief Grant Program allows the City of Mountlake Terrace to award grants to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a second round of funding has been provided by the state and the Federal 2020 CARES Act. Each grant will provide a financial resource to help a Mountlake Terrace business…
After nearly three decades of working in the food business, restaurateur and former Mountlake Terrace City Councilmember Seaun Richards is swapping burgers for bins full of retail items that get cheaper by the day. Cheaper By The Day is an overstock outlet store where everything is $7 and the prices drop daily until all items…
Each week we scour the internet to collect the latest information on the COVID battle from global to local levels. Our aim is to provide you – our readers – with a one-stop-shop to gain a comprehensive overview of progress in fighting the pandemic at all levels. With critical metrics rising on all fronts, experts…
If you were married, divorced or changed your name for any reason during the past year, do not forget to file to change your name prior to preparing next year’s tax return. The IRS automatically conducts a name match on the first few letters of your last name. The problem If the name on your…
In Celebration of National Friends of the Library Week, Humanities Washington will present “Who Was Chief Seattle?” The program will run from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. According to an announcement from Sno-Isle Libraries, Chief Seattle was a warrior, an orator, a benefactor, and a visionary who helped found the city that bears his name, Seattle,…
Starting Monday, Oct. 19, Sound Transit’s contractor will begin nighttime work to install utilities for the Lynnwood Link Extension trackway. The work area is located along the curb near the sidewalk on the south side of 236th Street Southwest. The 236th Street Southwest right-turn lane from the Interstate 5 northbound off-ramp will be closed during…
Edge of Redfish Lake, by Conrad Jungmann, Jr. Ripples from one of the lakes hidden away in the Pacific Northwest spread a legend about the redfish that returned to the lake to spawn every year on their brutal trip upstream. Stories have been told of numbers so massive a person could walk across the lake…
Now featuring an expanded menu of frozen entrees Fresh from the truck entrees: ** Grilled Turkey Sandwich – bacon, havarti, tomato, mayo, cranberry sauce on grilled sourdough served with french fries or soup… $11.95 ** Pesto Turkey Sandwich – bacon, swiss, tomato, spinach, pesto mayo on grilled sourdough served with french fries or soup…$11.95 ** Vegetarian Black Bean Sliders –…
The city’s next biennial budget was the main focus of the Mountlake Terrace City Council’s two work/study sessions Oct. 14-15, and budget discussions will continue as part of the agenda at the Monday, Oct. 19 business meeting. Individual departments made presentations for the upcoming 2021-22 budget, which was discussed at the last council meeting. City staff…
