VFW Post 8870 announces James Traner Memorial Scholarships
Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 is offering a James Traner Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. Eligible students must have at least one sibling, parent or grandparent who is a…
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 already helping vets with recent donations
American Legion Post 66 got a chance to assist veterans in need with some of the clothing and food it received from its Jan. 20 drive to collect winter clothing…
‘Beyond our wildest dreams’: Generous community supports veterans’ food and clothing drive
Community members showed their strong support for veterans when they stopped by the American Legion Post in Edmonds Saturday, Jan. 20 to drop off donations of food and winter clothing. …
Donate golf equipment and benefit disabled veterans
Donations of golf equipment are being accepted at Edmonds’ Reliable Floor Coverings for use by disabled military veterans at American Lake Golf Course and Veterans Hospital in Lakewood. According to…
Reminder: Donate to veterans in need during food, cold weather dropoff event Jan. 20
Edmonds American Legion Post 66 will be accepting donations of food and cold weather clothing items to assist Snohomish County veterans in need during a dropoff event from 10 a.m….
Operation Paint to Heal gallery of veterans’ art unveiled in Lynnwood
Dozens gathered at Lynnwood City Hall Wednesday to appreciate fine art made by local veterans. Many of those who came to the gallery’s premiere were veterans or members of Gold…
Veterans art exhibit reception in Lynnwood Jan. 10
The Pacific Northwest Veteran Assistance Program will be featuring an art exhibit and free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10. at Lynnwood City Hall. The art was painted by…
Reminder: 2023 Homeless Memorial Vigil scheduled for Dec. 21 in Everett
The Snohomish County’s Veterans Homelessness Committee invites the community to join in honoring and remembering those who have tragically lost their lives while experiencing homelessness at the 2023 Annual Homeless…
Lynnwood man hosting ‘mourning tree’ for those who have lost someone to addiction
Since 2019, Lynnwood resident Patrick Crosby has been honoring Gold Star families and military veterans who were killed in action with a Christmas tree memorial on his front yard at…
Operation Military Family, Comcast help close digital divide for veterans
Edmonds-based Operation Military Family and Comcast said they are continuing their partnership to bridge the digital divide among veterans, including working with and supporting several other veterans organizations in Washington…
Heroes Among Us Luncheon celebrates and remembers veterans
Hundreds of veterans and their families were the guests of honor at Friday’s first Heroes Among Us event sponsored by the Lynnwood Event Center and City of Lynnwood. The event…
Purple Heart recipient James Reeff of Brier honored during national tribute event
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCpl) James Reeff of Brier, a Purple Heart recipient, was recently honored as one of the nation’s 2023 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. Reeff represented…
Mill Creek to host Veterans Day ceremony and parade
The City of Mill Creek is hosting its annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade on Friday, Nov. 10. The parade, sponsored by Amazon, begins at 11 a.m., winding through Mill…
World War II veteran flies ‘One Last Mission’ before his 99th birthday
Mountlake Terrace’s Roy Wagner was one of 52 veterans who received a tour of Washington, D.C., in Sept. 2023 called “One Last Mission.” Wagner, a World War II vet who…
VFW Post 8870 announces student essay contest
Edmonds-based Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 is again sponsoring its student essay contest, which is open for all students residing in the Edmonds and Mukilteo School Districts. Students attending…
Support 7 receives donation of American flags
The Edmonds Peter Puget Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution recently donated American flags to the nonprofit organization Support 7. The flags will be used to honor…
Sponsor spotlight: Edmonds Memorial Day ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery is a meaningful and moving event. It takes place this year on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. All members…
Reminder: Edmonds College to hold 10th annual Memorial Day ceremony May 25
Edmonds College will host its 10th annual Memorial Day Ceremony both in person and virtually on Thursday, May 25. The public ceremony will start at 2 p.m. at the college’s…
Heroes’ Cafe Director Gary Walderman honored during recent Mariners’ Salute to Service night
Heroes’ Café Director Gary Walderman of Edmonds was honored by the Seattle Mariners last month for the work the Lynnwood-based organization does to honor, celebrate and assist local veterans. The…
Veterans invited to submit art for ‘Painting Away the Trauma II’ event at Shoreline CC April 26
Puget Sound-area veterans engaged in art therapy are encouraged to submit entries for the upcoming “Painting Away the Trauma II” art exhibition presented by WA AmeriCorps Vet Corps and Shoreline…
VFW Post 8870 announces Freedom Scholarship for graduating HS seniors
VFW Post 8870 is once again offering its Freedom Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. To qualify, a student must have at least one sibling, parent or grandparent who is…
State women veterans forum, veterans town hall Feb. 1
The veteran community is invited to a Women Veterans Forum from 9-10 a.m. and a Veterans Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the…
High school football player scores big for local veterans
Readers may remember our story last summer about Edmonds-Woodway High School defensive linebacker Moses “Mojo” Martin and his innovative plan to turn his football accomplishments into much-needed support for…
Inslee appoints David Puente, Jr. as director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed David Puente, Jr. as the director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), effective Feb. 1. WDVA serves Washington state’s veterans and their…
Comcast donates laptops to veterans at Edmonds College
Comcast recently donated laptops to several veterans services organizations and groups in Washington state in partnership with Operation Military Family. Leadership from each organization met with Comcast at the Edmonds…