Drivers traveling across Lake Washington should plan ahead for a weekend closure of State Route 520 starting late Friday evening, Sept. 29, according to a news release. The SR 520 closure is from Interstate 5 to 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill and lasts from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct….
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National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools
An Olympia parent group questioning a teacher about her involvement in resource groups for students of color. A measure before the Richland School Board to remove a book depicting gay parents. Kitsap County high school students wearing shirts proclaiming there are only two genders. People at Edmonds school board meetings speaking out against transgender individuals….
Reminder: Edmonds School District holding ‘Fiesta Cultural’ Sept. 30
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Edmonds School District is inviting the public to a free celebration of Latinx/Chicanx/Hispanic culture and history on Saturday, Sept. 30 at College Place Middle School. The event will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Festivity offerings include music, raffle prizes, guests from the Sno-Isle libraries and face painting. Food from…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 27, 2023
Girls Volleyball Archbishop Murphy defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-1 19-25, 25-15, 26-24, 25-15 Archbishop Murphy stats: Tatum Gill: 13 kills, 12 digs, 5 aces Teuila Halalilo: 7 aces, 7 assists Caroline Burns: 9 kills, 4 digs Lauren Fogliani: 27 digs, 3 assists, 2 aces Laura Esping: 21 assists, 8 digs, 4 kills Mountlake Terrace stats: Maya…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in Edmonds. Dr. Heng grew up in Seattle and graduated in 2001 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. “After…
Art Beat: New exhibits, October Author Talks, congratulations, and a Save the Date
Gallery Graphite Presents “A Witch’s Gift” Sept. 23-Oct. 28, reception 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 The Gallery at Graphite at Graphite Arts Center, 202a Main St., Edmonds After two months of in-house work constructing the flora and fauna, and creating the critters and creatures for the fantastical, full-scale exhibit “A Witch’s Gift,” the immersive experience…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 26, 2023
Girls Soccer Mountlake Terrace defeated Lynnwood 11-1 Mountlake Terrace stats: Claire August: 3 goals Ava Hunt: 2 goals, 1 assist Ally Villalobos Van Sloten: 2 goals, 1 assist Natalie Cardin: 1 goal, 3 assists Lorelail Baumann: 1 goal Sadie Parker: 1 goal Taylor Williams: 1 goal Dani Cortezzo: 1 assist Records (league and overall): Mountlake…
Fitness Corner: Don’t feel like working out today? Try these tips to get moving
In a perfect world we’d always feel like working out. Obviously, this is far from a perfect world! Even if your workouts are a solid part of your routine, even if you have carved out the time on your schedule and even if you are fully motivated, sometimes it is simply the last thing you…
Jack Cooper: Longtime Edmonds Fire Chief lived a life of service and compassion
Jack Cooper Retired Edmonds Fire Chief Jack Cooper went to live with God in heaven on September 16, 2023. He was a loving husband, dad, Grandpa, uncle and brother. Jack was born November 2, 1930 in Burleson, Texas, to Ferg and Bertha Cooper and spent most of his youth in Texas before moving to Sunnyside…
Sponsor spotlight: Lobster tacos this week’s special at Scotty’s Food Truck
The special of the week at Scotty’s Food Truck is lobster tacos, featuring wild North Atlantic lobster with fresh cabbage, sweet mango salsa and lime crema on a warm flour tortilla. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615. Five Corners in Edmonds Calvary Church parking lot 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3:30-7:30…
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Hazel Miller Foundation awards more than $175,000 during summer grant cycle
In its third grant cycle of the year, the Hazel Miller Foundation recently awarded $175,500 to 12 organizations making a positive impact across south Snohomish County, according to a news release. From Edmonds School District and Foster Hearts to Hand in Hand and Imagine Children’s Museum, the Hazel Miller Foundation’s Board of Directors was intentional…
Mountlake Terrace City Council set to review salary survey results during Sept. 28 meeting
Updated with revised agenda The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled to review salary survey results and two contracts at its Sept. 28 work/study meeting. Deputy City Manager Carolyn Hope is set to present the findings of the salary survey. This survey will show wage comparisons for positions in other cities. This is the first…
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposes budget for 2024
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on Tuesday proposed the 2024 budget for Snohomish County, according to a news release. This budget funds all county operations from Jan. 1, 2024, until Dec. 31, 2024. “We have important and exciting work to do,” Somers said. “The 2024 proposed budget reflects our values and priorities, the things we…
Sponsor spotlight: Take a look at better savings rates
A silver lining to continued interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve is being able to earn more interest on cash stashed in your savings accounts. How much interest, exactly, you can earn depends on where you do your banking. Consider these tips to earn as much interest as you can, even if it means…
Letter to the editor: Why I support retaining Judge Patrick Moriarty
Editor: I am frequently asked who to vote for in judicial races because I am a lawyer. Today I want to tell people to vote for Judge Patrick Moriarty. Already a well-regarded judicial officer and an experienced lawyer of 30 years, he has the background in criminal, civil, family, and juvenile law to make the…
Restaurant news: A bumpy first visit to Lynnwood’s new Shake Shack
Shake Shack at the Alderwood Mall opened almost three weeks ago. This is a restaurant chain that has its roots in New York City via St. Louis. Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack, grew up in St. Louis, enjoying iconic food from Ted Drewe’s Frozen Custard and Steak n’Shake. While he started out as a fine…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 25, 2023
Girls Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Arlington 3-0 25-21, 25-18, 25-10 Lynnwood stats: Hannah Johnson: 9 kills, 5 blocks Sammy Holmer: 10 kills, 7 digs, 1 ace Makena Kaleo: 7 kills, 2 aces Ady Morgan: 6 kills, 1 block Jordyn Higa: 14 digs, 1 ace Charlie Thomas: 33 assists, 3 kills, 11 digs Arlington stats: Heather Wood:…
Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation elects eight new board members
The Sno–Isle Libraries Foundation welcomes eight new members to its Board of Directors, according to a news release. The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sno–Isle Libraries. Guided by a board of directors, it helps extend the library district’s reach by supporting library programs, services and events, funding demonstration libraries in communities with limited library…
Judith Moutray: She lived a life of faith, hope, charity and strength
Judith Susan Moutray A plaque at Tahoma National Cemetery states, “Judith S Moutray 1941 2022,” but Judy was more than those dates joined by an insipid blank. That blank contains a lot of life, love, trials and tribulations. It represents a lifetime of faith, hope, charity, strength and endurance, family and friends, and open-mindedness. Judith…
MTHS Jazz Combo to perform at Baguus Little Asia on Sept. 30
The Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo is performing at Baguus Little Asia restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 30. The combo will perform a two-hour set from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. Arrive early for a good seat. Baguus Little Asia is located at 23511 56th Ave. W. #107, Mountlake Terrace….