Snohomish County needs more time before it can open two new emergency bridge housing facilities. Kari Bray, communications director for the Snohomish County Executive’s Office, said an opening date for…
Lynnwood may need to ‘play defense’ against potential federal funding cuts, lobbyist says
Next week, the Lynnwood City Council is set to decide if it wants to reevaluate how curbside waste management is handled in the city. At Monday’s city council work session,…
Opinion/commentary: We need local journalism
The League of Women Voters of Washington strongly endorses Senate Bill 5400 in support of local journalism. This measure seeks to defend democracy in communities that have been hard hit…
Jaime Mendez News: Feb. 5, 2025
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Art Beat: Rising stars, ballet debuts and a mystery to solve
Join Graphite for Art Movie Night: “Big Eyes” Doors 6:30 p.m., Movie 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, 202 Main St., Edmonds Based on a true story, this 2014 drama tells…
Climate Protection: Getting clear on how to stop global warming
During summers in college, I worked as an orderly in psychiatric hospitals. One day, a group of teenage patients wanted to play hearts. I had never played the game before….
High school sports roundup for Feb. 4, 2025
Boys Basketball Shorecrest defeated Meadowdale 74-47 No details reported Records (league and overall): Shorecrest 10-2, 18-2; Meadowdale 3-9, 9-11 Meadowdale next game: District elimination game vs Thursday’s Lynnwood/Stanwood winner; Saturday,…
Cold weather shelter open in Lynnwood Thursday, Feb. 6
The cold weather shelter at Maple Park Church in Lynnwood will be open Thursday evening, Feb. 6. Check-in time starts at 7 p.m. Hot meals and beds will be provided….
Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck open Feb. 6-8
Scotty’s Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad. Scotty’s Food Truck will be open from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 6-8, at Edmonds’ Calvary Church parking lot in the Five Corners neighborhood, 8330 212th…
Ageism in workplace topic of AAUW Edmonds SnoKing meeting Feb. 8
Cynthis Hinton of AARP will discuss ageism in the workplace, its impact on women and the six pillars of brain health during the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Edmonds…
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‘Uncovering Seattle’s Lost Cemetery’ topic of latest author and speaker series presentation in Edmonds Feb. 20
What happened to the 3,260 people buried at the Duwamish Cemetery (otherwise known as Seattle’s Potter’s Field) when it was erased in 1912 for the dredging and straightening of the…
From the Edmonds School District: How weather-related delay and cancellation decisions are made
With Edmonds School District canceling classes and district activities both Monday and Wednesday this week due to weather conditions, some may wonder how the district makes the decision to delay…
$156M solar power grant for Washington in limbo after Trump order
Washington was locked out of about $150 million in federal funding for solar projects focused on low-income communities last week as the Trump administration paused clean energy grants. Last April,…
Jaime Mendez News: Feb. 4, 2025
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Cold weather shelter open in Lynnwood Wednesday, Feb. 5
The cold weather shelter at Maple Park Church in Lynnwood will be open Wednesday evening, Feb. 5. Check-in time starts at 7 p.m. Hot meals and beds will be provided….
High school students invited to compete in Youth Science Contest
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) invites high school students statewide to take part in the fourth annual Washington Tracking Network (WTN) Youth Science Contest. This competition gives students…
Save the date: Meadowdale HS hosting car show May 31
Meadowdale High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Skills USA Automotive Club are planning their third annual car show and spring market from noon-3 p.m. on…
Teen Talk: Reflecting on Black History Month
People who like history can tell you about every hard-fought war in the U.S., influential figures in shaping our nation, and details around each of the 27 amendments to the…
Tesla is the only EV maker that can sell directly to consumers in WA. Lawmakers might change that
Washington wants more electric vehicles on the road. It’s offered generous incentives for EV buyers and set deadlines barring new gasoline-powered car sales. The next step, some say, is revising…
Richard Bologna: Military veteran enjoyed engaging people over coffee and conversation
Richard Bologna Richard Bologna, age 79, of Edmonds, WA died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a quiet battle against cancer and heart disease. Born in Brooklyn and…
‘I Am Nobody’s Slave’: Author talk with Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Hawkins Feb. 18
Join Sno-Isle Libraries online at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 for a conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins. He will discuss his family’s legacy, post-enslavement trauma and resilience. In…
Jaime Mendez News: Feb. 3, 2025
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Cold weather shelter open in Lynnwood Tuesday, Feb. 4
The cold weather shelter at Maple Park Church in Lynnwood will be open Tuesday evening, Feb. 4. Check-in time starts at 7 p.m. Hot meals and beds will be provided….
Sponsor spotlight: Tax season is scam season
As a reminder, tax season is also tax scam season for savvy criminals. As you prepare to file your tax return, here are some things to know to reduce your…
PUD Commissioners approve 2025 rate increase starting April 1
The Public Utility District’s board of commissioners approved rate increases for all customers during the Jan. 21 PUD Board of Commissioners meeting, according to PUD’s press release. Residential customers will…
Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation opens applications for 2025 art student scholarships
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation announced that applications for its 2025 Art Student Scholarships are now open to eligible students. These scholarships provide financial assistance to aspiring artists pursuing higher…
Washington lawmakers confront juvenile detention overcrowding crisis
Overcrowding at Washington’s biggest juvenile detention center has grown to crisis levels over the past year. A slew of bills in Olympia look to chip away at the problem. Some…
Repair Café at the Mountlake Terrace Library Feb. 15
Have something you think can be fixed? The Repair Café is here for you. Bring your vacuums, lamps, bikes, jewelry – anything you might have – to the Mountlake Terrace…
Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board to meet Feb. 4
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors will hold its February meeting starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at facilities district board room, 3815 196th St. S.W.,…
How we met: Share your love story for Valentine’s Day
Dear Readers: While attending a celebration of life event for Edmonds civic leader Mike Meeks, I heard the story of how he and his wife Katherine first met — which…
Cold weather shelter open in Lynnwood Monday, Feb. 3
The cold weather shelter at Maple Park Church in Lynnwood will be open Monday evening, Feb. 3. Check-in time starts at 7 p.m. Hot meals and beds will be provided….
High school sports roundup for Feb. 1: Edmonds-Woodway wins Edmonds SD boys swim championship
Boys Swimming Edmonds School District Championships at Lynnwood Pool Team scores: 1. Edmonds-Woodway 363 2. Lynnwood 329 3. Mountlake Terrace 218 4. Meadowdale 124 Top individual finishers: 200 yard freestyle:…
Art Beat Q&A: Rick Steves shares how life ‘On the Hippie Trail’ led him into the travel business
Book on Sale Feb. 4, preorder here In 2020, in the thick of the pandemic, travel writer and Edmonds local Rick Steves found himself in an unusual place: stuck at…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra selects Rito Imaoka as ‘Rising Star’ — She will solo at annual Children’s Concert Feb. 8
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present its annual Children’s Concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Ave. N.,…
Prep boys basketball: Hiatt scores 38 to lead Warriors past Mavs
After rattling off 17 convincing wins to open their 2024-2025 season, the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors were brought down to earth some during an eight-day span that started on Jan. 25, losing…
Prep girls basketball: Mavs roll over cross-town rival Warriors
With twice as many wins as losses so far this year, the Meadowdale Mavericks have proven they are a team to reckon with against any opponent on any given night….
Sponsor spotlight: Gallery North presents ‘All is Fair in Love and Art’
Gallery North, a cherished hub for local art since 1961, presents “All is Fair in Love and Art,” an exhibition featuring the creative talents of all members of the Gallery…