The Mountlake Terrace City Council reviewed measures during its Sept. 17 work/study session that will be put to a vote at its business meeting Sept. 21. Issues include pet licensing procedures, construction projects and appointments to the city’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Mountlake Terrace is looking at making adjustments to its animal licensing…
Clean air finally arrived in the area Saturday morning, as most of the wildfire smoke has left Western Washington. That’s the official word from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, which reported good air quality throughout the Puget Sound region. The agency said it expects good air quality for the rest of the weekend and…
Girls on the Run of Snohomish County (GOTRSnoCo) has announced the launch of a special virtual fall season. GOTRSnoCo is a leader in delivering evidence-based, life skills curriculum to girls of all abilities through a program that creatively integrates running and movement. With more than 45 sites across the county, the organization has served more…
Edmonds College is open; however, most classes and services are virtual and online for fall quarter, which starts Sept. 21. “At Edmonds College, your success is our priority — especially now,” said EC President Dr. Amit B. Singh. “We’re working hard during this challenging time to pivot and continue to provide our students with a…
It’s hard to beat the great natural light of spring and summer, but fall and winter do not have to be dark and gloomy. Take the opportunity to add interest, comfort and function to a room with lighting. A lot of rooms are really a blank canvas when it comes to lighting. You may…
Sno-Isle Libraries is providing access to live online tutoring and homework help for free. I usually ease into the information, but in the land of a million terrifying headlines, it feels right to lead with great news. If you go to sno-isle.org/kids/homework you can access many homework-related resources including Brainfuse HelpNow, which offers “online tutors…
Sept. 11 7100 block 220th Street Southwest: A man reported someone stole a catalytic converter from one of his work vehicles. 6100 block Saint Albion Way: A man was arrested for a DUI warrant out of Snohomish County after police responded to a reported assault at Lakeside Apartments. However, police were unable to establish probable…
DMA CPA Group pc is a longtime supporter of Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA). Managing Partner Nancy Ekrem shares why she is passionate about her job and supporting her local community. What should the Edmonds community know about DME CPA Group? We are a local CPA firm that provides tax, accounting, estate, trust, and…
Starting Monday, Sept. 21, Sound Transit will be closing the SR 104 off-ramp from northbound Interstate 5 exit 177 to push barriers for the work zone for light rail construction. The work is set to be conducted from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 and Tuesday Sept. 22.
The commercial space next to the Cedar Plaza Starbucks in Mountlake Terrace will be filled by East Coast Enzo’s Pizza, which has another location in Everett, according to NextMLT. The Cedar Plaza space has been empty since Papa John’s Pizza closed earlier this year. East Coast Enzo’s uses the slogan “the original grab-n-go pizza” and…
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We present the first of occasional profiles of musicians from the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. When I became executive director of the Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) one year ago, I quickly realized that I had a lot to learn about this much-loved bastion of the Edmonds arts community. CSO’s history goes all the way back to…
With the air quality starting to improve, the Snohomish Health District said it is resuming its drive-thru testing operations at the 3900 Broadway site in Everett. The new schedule is as follows: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 from noon…
The Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will be accepting applications for emergency grants up to $10,000 each, intended to cover a variety of expenses associated with the impact of COVID-19. For-profit businesses located in Snohomish County with up to 20 employees, especially those in unincorporated areas of the county, are encouraged to apply. Funding comes…
Many residents experienced a bit of relief from the smoky skies Thursday as clean ocean air began pushing into north Puget Sound. “Further clearing will happen more broadly with the arrival of rain starting early tomorrow morning and continuing into Saturday,” the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency said Thursday. “At this time, we don’t expect…
Hello everyone! My name is Kelsie Knowles, and I recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in meteorology. I will be writing a new column, Under the Weather, which focuses on weather topics in the areas of Lynnwood (where I have lived all my life), Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace. I am so…
Sno-Isle Libraries has expanded its Books by Mail program to all customers as another contact-free service while community libraries remain closed due to coronavirus precautions. Books by Mail is available to any Sno-Isle Libraries customer who cannot or does not want to go to a community library to pick up materials, said Sonia Gustafson, manager of Sno-Isle…
Brenda Kay “Sophia” Kriger July 18, 1954-September 10, 2020 Brenda Kay “Sophia” Kriger was born on July 18, 1954 in Eugene, Oregon. She was the 5th of 6 children born to Clyde and Dorothy Kriger. She was a cute, curly haired little girl. As a 4 year old she was the runner up in the…
AXIS Pharmacy Northwest is proud to announce Dr. Kathryn Mattick of Cats Exclusive in Shoreline, Washington as its September 2020 “Vet of the Month.” Dr. Mattick graduated from the Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and joined Cats Exclusive in 2011. In addition to working with cats, Dr. Mattick also has experience in animal…
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 28-year-old Everett man about 10 a.m. Thursday morning in Burien after he stole a truck from a Lynnwood fencing company, hit numerous occupied vehicles — including six in Edmonds alone — and led deputies on a pursuit, which ended after the man intentionally rammed a deputy’s patrol vehicle….
In partnership with Boy Scout troop 49 and Terrace View Presbyterian Church, Concern For Neighbors Food Bank is sponsoring a drive-thru food donation drop off Saturday, Sept. 19. The food drive will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Concern For Neighbors Food Bank located at 4700 228th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace. Drive-thru donations can…
With Labor Day 2020 in the books, many of us are looking forward to the fall and winter seasons. The days will continue to get shorter and shorter while our obligations pile up! The novel coronavirus may have changed how we celebrate this year, but the housing market continues to boom, with homes in the…
Relief is still expected Thursday night or Friday from wildfire smoke that has blanketed the region for the past week. According to a joint announcement from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the health departments of King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, air quality throughout the Puget Sound region continues to be unhealthy, and…
Edmonds College, one of the country’s few community colleges to offer on-campus housing, opened its second residence hall to students this fall. Triton Court will provide housing for 220 students and is located directly across from the college’s main entrance. A virtual opening celebration for Triton Court and the college’s new STEM and Nursing building…
An unknown suspect hacked into a Mountlake Terrace High School Zoom lesson Tuesday and posted racial slurs during the meeting, according to school administrators. In a statement sent to parents Tuesday, Principal Greg Schellenberg said an unknown non-student accessed the meeting’s messaging function and repeatedly posted the N-word during the online lesson. “The teacher and…
Those interested climate change and reversing global warming are invited to a free online program sponsored Sunday, Sept. 20 by the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation’s Peace & Justice Committee. “Reversing Global Warming: Introduction to Drawdown” will be held via Zoom starting at 2 p.m. Sept. 20. According to the event announcement, this is a 90…
Discovering history sources Clues to historical stories can be found in records from many different, and even unusual sources. The idea for this column originated from a small portion of a 1910 Plat of Township 27 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian, Snohomish County, Washington. The southwest Snohomish County landholders of 1910 shown on this…
Unhealthy air continued in the Puget Sound region Tuesday, with increased wildfire smoke levels expected for Wednesday. That’s according to a joint announcement Tuesday from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the health departments of King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. The light rain showers in the area have not significantly reduced smoke levels….
The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled to consider the following agenda items at its Thursday, Sept. 17 work/study session; – Review of a pet licensing resolution and an update to code requirements. – Discussion of the Recreation, Parks and Open Space survey. – Introduction of Cedar Park subdivision and the Creekside Meadows PUD/plat and…
In preparation for the Lynnwood Link Light Rail extension, Sound Transit’s contractor as early as Wednesday, Sept. 16 will continue working along Interstate 5 in the vicinity of 228th and 236th Street Southwest. Work is planned for both the northbound, and southbound shoulders as well as in the center of I-5 at the Mountlake Terrace freeway…
Wildfire smoke, coronavirus and the flu season headline this week’s Snohomish County COVID-19 briefing Tuesday. What a perfect way to help observe September, which just happens to be Disaster Preparedness Month. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers added a little irony to the briefing: “Tt seems’, he says, “like we’ve been in a disaster all year.”…
The Edmonds School District will offer two days of in-person technology support for our families experiencing technical challenges surrounding student remote learning. Support is available for all grade levels, Pre-K through 12th grade. In-Person Technology Support Choose a time, date and location that works best for you: Wednesday, Sept. 16 8 a.m. -noon Meadowdale High…
Registration is now open for the Learning Enhancements and Activities Program (LEAP) distance learning day camp hosted by the Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. The program, which starts Oct. 19, will provide a safe and supervised day camp setting that allows children to focus on their academic efforts while engaging in fun camp activities,…
The Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition (ENAC) — in partnership with Sno-Isle of the Sierra Club — is hosting a local candidate forum on Monday, Sept. 21 from 6:15-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. All are invited to join and learn more about the candidates running for the 21st and 32nd legislative districts, PUD and Snohomish Superior Court. “We want…
Are you ready for some virtual 5K fun? Shake off the cobwebs and have a spooky good time at the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s 12th annual, but first ever virtual, Celebrate Schools Monster Mad Dash 5k Walk/Run! Keeping one another safe has never been so important and that’s why the Foundation has taken their…
This story has been updated with corrections to the conversation regarding the officer liaison program. Looking for a method of assessing students’ math learning skills, the Edmonds School Board voted last week to adopt the i-Ready Math System for the 2020-21 school year. i-Ready is an online program used to assess students’ reading and/or mathematics…
Each week we scour the internet to collect the latest information on the COVID battle from the global to local fronts. 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. The global spread of COVID-19 slowed incrementally…
Citing public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cascade Symphony Orchestra is canceling its remaining 2020 concerts at the Edmonds Center for the Arts that were scheduled for October and December. However, the orchestra said it is exploring ways to offer virtual concert performances via various online platforms to help satisfy the public’s…
