The Edmonds School District Board of Directors is inviting the community to attend a public forum Tuesday, Feb. 7, where the district’s superintendent finalists will be able to introduce themselves and answer community questions. After interviewing multiple candidates, the board has narrowed the search to two finalists: Dr. Rebecca Miner, the interim superintendent for the…
Edmonds School District schools and administrative offices Wednesday were on their second day without internet service – and the cause is related to suspicious activities observed on its network Jan. 31, the district said. In an email message to staff and families Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, the district said its technology team suspended the district’s…
After two years of community input and interagency coordination, Community Transit is proposing transit changes for “2024 and beyond” that would increase frequencies on local bus service and include connections to light rail in Snohomish County. The proposal contains 35 bus routes operating with approximately 480,000 annual service hours, a 32% increase over current service….
As of Friday, the internet outage continues in the Edmonds School District, a spokesperson said. The district said it disabled its internet service on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to minimize potential harm from “suspicious activities” taking place within its network. The district’s technology team reset all student and staff passwords as it launched its investigation Tuesday. But…
Lynnwood’s Emerald City Harley-Davidson is inviting all “chili gods and goddesses” to participate in its chili cookoff on Saturday, Feb. 11. There is no fee to enter and the winner will receive a $50 gift card. The cookoff will be hosted at 5711 188th St. S.W. from 12-3 p.m. In order to register, email marketing@emeraldcityhd.com….
Welcome to the newest monthly column for My Edmonds News, MLTnews and Lynnwood Today. “The Local Music Scene” will highlight local music and our fantastic local musicians. Support your local artists and venues! Here are my top picks for February’s can’t-miss music events. Please email if you want to add upcoming shows featuring local artists…
The Edmonds School District is hosting a kick-off celebration for Black Lives Matter Month of Action at the Mountlake Terrace Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. The event, which will be in Spanish and English, will include local leaders reading books, rock painting and other art activities, and book displays from the…
Girls basketball Mountlake Terrace defeated Cascade 56-36 Mountlake Terrace top scorers: Mya Sheffield 19, Alexa Brock 11, Cameron Dunn 9 Cascade top scorers: Claire Mitchell 12, Jaidyn Wilson 10 Records (conference and overall): Mountlake Terrace 8-7, 11-9; Cascade 1-14, 2-17 Mountlake Terrace next game: District Tournament Play-In Game; Wednesday, Feb. 8; opponent and location to…
Learn to Skate USA and the Seattle Skating Club invites people of all ages to an open house Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Lynnwood Ice Center, 18803 68th Ave. W. The event, which begins at 9 a.m., will feature free skating lessons, games and prizes.
We ended the month of January on a dry note, but not before we amassed 3.95 inches of rain at Paine Field. This was very close to normal, ending just 0.06 inches above average. The first couple days of February have continued in this dry pattern but — in the typical Northwest winter fashion —…
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As the world is opening up more and more, our area has many new eating establishments — coffee shops, cake shops, dessert shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. I think it’s an exciting time and hopefully everyone is ready to try out new places and expand their horizons. Many of the new places offer takeout as…
Charles (Chuck) Huffman 1931 to 2023 Charles (Chuck) Huffman, longtime Edmonds teacher and Principal, passed away January 19 at his Kenmore home at the age of 91. He was born to Ethel and Raymond Huffman in Walla Walla, raised in Eastern Oregon, and graduated from Whitman College and the University of Washington. He is survived…
Editor: Bills were introduced in last year’s legislative session around issues of land use, zoning, and housing. When these ill-advised bills were defeated, the sponsors said they would be back this year. A half a dozen bills are before the legislature now that are extreme and draconian and that would revamp land use and zoning…
The Verdant Health Commission announced Thursday it has awarded $4.3 million in grants to 31 community organizations offering programs and services that address Verdant’s strategic priorities: mental health, health care access and food security. “This funding will ensure that health-elated programming is available and accessible for the community, said Commissioner Karianna Wilson. “By working together…
Girls basketball Meadowdale defeated Snohomish 74-62 Scoring by half: Total Meadowdale 36-38 74 Snohomish 24-38 62 Meadowdale scorers: Gia Powell 20, Ava Powell 19, Jordan Leith 11, Audrey Lucas 8, Payton Fleishman 8, Mia Brockmeyer 5, Natalie Durbin 2, Kaiya Dotter 1 Snohomish top scorers: Jada Andresen 20, Sienna Capelli 15, Tyler Gildersleeves-Stiles 11 Records…
We manage the grounds for a 261-condominium site in Edmonds. We offer full employee benefits including vacation, sick leave, personal days, health benefits, and importantly a 40-hour, year-round job opportunity. Qualifications:• Landscape maintenance (1 year preferred)• Hardworking, positive attitude, and enjoys working in a creative team environment• Ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills, and adapt to…
Drivers will need to prepare for a full weekend closure of the Mercer Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 as work progresses on a new flyover ramp connecting the eastside to downtown Seattle. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the on-ramp, which includes an entrance to the express lanes,…
Provided by Shannon Webb, LICSW, director of Whatcom County Outpatient at Compass Health 1. Sleep – Practice good sleep hygiene by sticking with your bedtime routine, including the times you normally go to sleep and wake up. Work life balance is important, and when there’s a loss of a job, that balance becomes askew or,…
Art Movie Night at Graphite: ‘Modigliani’ Friday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Gallery at Graphite 202a Main St., Edmonds The story of Amedeo Modigliani’s bitter rivalry with Pablo Picasso and his tragic romance with painter and art model Jeanne Hebuterne. Movies are free, but donations to the nonprofit Art Start Northwest are appreciated. Suggested donation: $5…
Jan. 22 19500 Block Highway 99: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 19900 Block Poplar Way: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 1700 Block 38th Avenue West: Identity theft was reported. 6000 Block 168th Street Southwest: Harassment was reported 3200 Block 184th Street Southwest: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 18900 Block 76th Avenue West: Police assisted the…
Boys basketball Shorecrest defeated Mountlake Terrace 66-62 (overtime) Scoring by quarter and overtime: Total Mountlake Terrace 15- 8- 16-16- 7 62 Shorecrest 14-12-10-19-11 66 Shorecrest scorers: Parker Baumann 36, Adarrius Hilliard 12, Brayden Fischer 7, Anthony Najera 6, Disma Kagarabi 5 Mountlake Terrace scorers: Zaveon Jones 26, Chris Meegan 18, Jaxon Dubiel 9, Logan Tews…
Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management is one of roughly 30 county-level agencies across the U.S. to have demonstrated excellence and accountability in emergency management. Following a rigorous peer-reviewed process, the department has received accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). “We have one of the best emergency management teams in the country, and the EMAP accreditation shows…
Scotty’s Food Truck is open this Friday and Saturday, 4-7:30 p.m. at the Calvary Church parking lot in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood. This week’s special is a Halibut Burger, with a halibut filet lightly breaded on a brioche bun accompanied by lettuce, tomato, onion and tartar sauce — and a side of French fries. Call…
The Washington State Department of Revenue has begun accepting applications for the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC). Up to 400,00 eligible Washington workers and their families may receive money back this year. The new program returns a portion of sales tax paid each year and is modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)…
The word from a supporter of a new housing bill making its way through the state Senate put it this way: “We are asking the Legislature to go big on housing.” An opponent argued that a number of the housing bills in Olympia are “extreme and draconian.” For Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, this bill…
Washington State’s Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a cluster of antibiotic-resistant infections that may be linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears. The infections have been caused by a variant of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that is commonly found in water and soil and can infect the eyes, lungs,…
The Washington State 2023 legislative session began Jan. 9 and is scheduled to end April 23. State lawmakers have priorities for which bills they consider most essential, so we asked local legislators about their legislative priorities for the current session. Here are their responses: District 21 – Edmonds, Lynnwood Sen.Marko Liias Committees: Transportation Committee Chair,…
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 a U.S. military veteran and must also reside within the boundaries of either the Edmonds or Mukilteo school district. Students who live in school district…
Boys swimming Edmonds School District Championships Saturday, Jan. 28- Lynnwood Pool Team Scores 1. Edmonds-Woodway 373 2. Mountlake Terrace 310 3. Lynnwood 225 4. Meadowdale 89 Individual Events (Top 5 finishers): 200 Yard Freestyle: 1. Christian Leaty (MTHS) 1:58.44 2. Nolan Tyler (LHS) 1:58.76 3. Marshall Roberts (EWHS) 2:04.09 4. Caleb Schnitzius (LHS) 2:15.96 5….
The Edmonds School District, which was an impacted by a districtwide internet outage most of the day Tuesday, announced Tuesday night that there would be a two-hour late start for students Wednesday, Feb. 1, due to the problem. The late start was for students only. Employees were told to report to work at their regularly…
Whether it’s from an uncashed check, unused gift certificate or forgotten safety deposit box, everyone loves finding their money. On Feb. 1, the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) is partnering with the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators for the third annual Unclaimed Property Day. This day raises awareness of unclaimed property nationwide and encourages people…
Become part of Lynnwood’s future by joining the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors. The Lynnwood PFD oversees the operation of the Lynnwood Event Center and the surrounding 13 acres. With revitalization efforts underway, the PFD is poised to become the ideal gathering space for residents, visitors, and events. Become part of the team…
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Shayra Muniz-Garcia. She was last seen on Friday, Jan. 20 at her residence in the 15900 block of Hwy 99 in unincorporated Lynnwood. Shayra ran away from home and was reported missing on Monday, Jan. 23. She has been out of contact…
Edmonds College has extended its partnership with Seattle Credit Union to assist graduates who successfully enroll and complete the college’s Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP) through the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC). Seattle Credit Union (SCU) is providing a $4,000 grant to students transitioning into their chosen apprenticeship through a starter kit of supplies. Supplies needed…
We manage the grounds for a 261-condominium site in Edmonds. We offer full employee benefits including vacation, sick leave, personal days, health benefits, and importantly a 40-hour, year-round job opportunity. Qualifications:• Landscape maintenance (1 year preferred)• Hardworking, positive attitude, and enjoys working in a creative team environment• Ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills, and adapt to…
Edmonds College will host a Multicultural Job Fair from noon to 2 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 2, on the first floor of Brier Hall. The job fair is open to students and community members whose first language is not English. Employers at the event will have visual aids and bilingual documents available. Employers recognize that English language…
Come dance the night away and capture all the special moments during the Ties and Tiaras Winter Ball hosted by the City of Lynnwood Saturday, Feb. 25 at Cedar Valley Gym. Dancing, snacks and photo ops are all a part of this evening of magic. Advance registration is required; gentlemen and girls register separately. Dads,…
