Edmonds College will host an electronics recycling, paper shredding, and food pantry donation event open to the public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, in parking…
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Edmonds Arts Commission seeks applicants for International District banner project
The City of Edmonds Arts Commission is requesting qualifications from artists/graphic designers interested in creating designs for permanent cut metal banners to be attached to 14 existing street light poles…
Spring square dancing lessons with Whirlybirds Club begin Feb. 1
Whirlybirds Club will begin its spring square dancing lessons Thursday, Feb. 1. Lessons are held from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday night at the Hayloft Dance Hall (5320 35th Ave. W.,…
Brier resident Gabriel Espitia earns Eagle Scout honors
Gabriel Espitia, Brier resident and 2023 graduate from Mountlake Terrace High School, was presented with his Boy Scout Eagle Award on Friday, Dec. 29. The Eagle Rank is a prestigious…
Mercy House opens its new home to the community
On Wednesday, Nov. 29, Mercy House officially opened its doors in Mountlake Terrace after years of providing virtual services to the community. The halls of Mercy House were packed with…
Edmonds Woodway Amateur Radio Club celebrates five years of connecting
Two small ham radios sit on top of a larger ham radio on Ed Sershon’s desk at his home in Edmonds. He turns a dial to hone in on a…
Homage announces Angela Bishop as Director of Philanthropy
Lynnwood-based Homage has named Angela Bishop as its new Director of Philanthropy. Bishop brings nearly a dozen years of nonprofit leadership experience, having served as executive director at four different…
Northwest Neighbors Network seeks Board members
Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) is looking to grow its number of Board members and diversify its constituencies represented, according to a news release. NNN, which serves Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood, Mountlake…
Girls on the Run dinner and auction a huge success
Community members in Snohomish County recently donned cocktail attire and their favorite sneakers to support the local non-profit Girls on the Run of Snohomish County (GOTRSnoCo), according to a news…
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…
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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…
Waterfront Center hosts ‘Chuseok – Korean Harvest Moon Celebration’ on Sept. 29
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is hosting a Chuseok – Korean Harvest Moon Celebration, Friday, Sept 29, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. “Meet your Korean American neighbors and enjoy Korean foods…
Art Beat: Fiber arts, Art Walk Edmonds, poetry, wreath submissions, plus writing conference and ballet auction
Pacific NW Needle Arts Guild presents its Fiber Arts Show Sept. 19-Oct. 26, opening reception 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 ArtWorks (201 2nd Ave. S., Edmonds) The Pacific NW Needle…
State will keep fiscal tabs on three cash-starved Washington school districts
As students return to Washington classrooms, state education officials are closely monitoring how three cash-strapped public school districts are spending money. Marysville, La Conner and Mount Baker districts, all located…
Students invited to learn about college campus and get ready for fall during Enroll Edmonds Day Sept. 9
Edmonds College will host Enroll Edmonds Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for new and returning students. Enroll Edmonds Day is designed to help students…
Premera hires news chief strategy officer
Mountlake Terrace-based Premera Blue Cross has hired Umar Farooq as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). As CSO, Farooq is responsible for managing Premera’s enterprise strategy. “We’re thrilled to welcome…
Sno-Isle Genealogy Sept. 6 meeting features speaker Meghan Caves
Ever wonder what gets tossed into a privy (outhouse)? Or how this relates to genealogy? Meghan Caves’ thesis research weaves together multiple stories of Indigenous and Euro-American families who surrounded…
From an idea to ‘Shark Tank,’ Edmonds woman makes prenups available to all
Sarabeth Jaffe of Edmonds is riding high with her 2.5-year-old business HelloPrenup. Recently featured in Forbes magazine’s “30 Seattle innovators under 30” list of innovative young entrepreneurs, Jaffe is filling…
Update: 52nd Ave W. closure postponed
Updated Aug.30, 2023 Paving work that will close a portion of 52nd Avenue West overnight has been postponed from Thursday night until probably next week, the City of Mountlake Terrace…
Fire safety during Labor Day weekend gatherings
OLYMPIA – As we come to the end of August and with Labor Day just around the corner, Washingtonians are enjoying the last few days of summer. Plans may include…
Washington receives $23 million from feds to strengthen electrical grid against disasters
Washington state will receive $23.4 million in federal funding to improve power grid resilience against wildfires and other natural disasters, Washington Sen. Patty Murray’s office announced Tuesday. “Making our grid…
Bat tests positive for rabies in Snohomish County
The Snohomish County Health Department is urging all county residents to know and follow preventive measures for rabies after a bat in the Snohomish area tested positive Monday. Multiple domestic…
400,000 expected on state ferries for holiday weekend
Nearly 400,000 people are projected aboard Washington State Ferries Thursday, Aug. 31, through Tuesday, Sept. 5. The expected surge in customers for Labor Day travel will close out what’s adding…
Annual fall volunteer effort set for Sept. 9 at MLT Civic Campus
A parks cleanup for the National Day of Service will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9. Volunteers should meet at the Civic Campus in outdoor clothes,…
Applications now open for Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes grant program
Gesa Credit Union is accepting grant applications through July 31 for its 2023 Local Heroes Grant Program. Gesa encourages any local organization that supports local heroes in Washington, such as…