Four days a week, Edmonds School District students get their bodies moving through a before- or after- school 60-minute exercise program, Move 60! The program seeks to increase opportunities for student activity outside of the regular school day, according to foundry10, a Seattle-based education research organization that is helping to fund the program. Move 60!…
Following numerous antisemitic and other racially charged public comments made during the Lynnwood City Council’s Monday, Nov. 27 business meeting, Communications and Public Affairs Manager Nathan McDonald said the city is working to prevent something like this from happening again. “Public comment is meant for our community members to express their First Amendment rights,” he…
Carol Colin didn’t ever think she would be a caregiver for her 68-year-old brother with disabilities and her 100-year old mother. But almost three years ago, her mother, who was diagnosed with macular degeneration two decades earlier, could no longer see well enough to pay bills or to drive. “I need help,” her mom told…
The Edmonds Civic Roundtable has scheduled an information session Thursday, Dec. 7 regarding the Edmonds School District’s upcoming bond and levy proposals. Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner will provide an overview of the current state of the district and the scope of two propositions that will appear on the Feb. 13, 2024, special election ballot. Up…
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has announced a 4.9% increase in the average workers’ compensation premium rate for 2024. The increase, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, means employers and workers will jointly pay — on average — an additional $65 a year in workers’ compensation insurance premiums for each full-time employee….
Spotify wrapped has been taking over everyone’s social feeds lately and I am hoping that our community has seen local musicians pop in their favorites and most streamed of 2023. If you haven’t added local music to your playlists yet, then now is your time. A song just released by local songwriter CJ Migas is…
A new clinic dedicated to low-barrier testing, treatment and prevention services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) officially opened Friday, Dec. 1, at the Snohomish County Health Department. The clinic, at 3020 Rucker Avenue in Everett, adds crucial services, according to a department news release: Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, as well as both rapid…
Snohomish County Recording launched a new recorded document notification tool to assist county residents and customers. The system notifies participants when a document is recorded in their name or for their property, according to a news release from the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Registration to use the recorded document notification system is free. “While fraudulent…
After a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic, Alderwood Dance Spectrum’s (ADS) Storybook Nutcracker is back. Now in its 24th year, the production will feature a cast of more than 50 local dancers. When Anistyn Wiley was 7 years old, she performed as a mouse in her first ADS Nutcracker production. She looked up to the older…
People in Washington often face high costs for ambulance rides, despite not having a choice about the service, an October state Office of the Insurance Commissioner report found. State lawmakers and health officials are now looking at ways to change that, including by prohibiting ambulance operators from billing consumers for costs their insurance doesn’t cover…
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As the holiday season approaches, the search for the perfect gift to show your love and appreciation to your friends and family begins. This year, why not think outside the box and surprise your loved ones with a gift that is not only unique but also very useful? Consider gifting a Mini Barn from “The…
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation has awarded $10,125 in grants that promote arts education in schools. These grants are designed to provide students in the Edmonds School District with art education opportunities they may not otherwise have access to. Applications are due Nov. 1 of next year, and grants must be completed by the end…
Weekend travelers who use State Route 520 across Lake Washington should prepare for a 54-hour around-the-clock closure beginning Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 p.m. and wrapping up Monday, Dec. 4 at 5 a.m, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The SR 520 Trail is also closed across the lake. Drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians…
Miranda Lopez remembers when she first learned about local Indigenous activist and athlete Rosalie Fish. Fish, a University of Washington runner from the Cowlitz Tribe, is nationally known for dedicating her races to Indigenous women who are missing or murdered, including her aunt. Lopez is from the same part of eastern Washington where Fish’s aunt…
After months of public outreach and research, the Washington State Department of Transportation has finalized the 2023 Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan – the first of its kind in about a decade and a half. This plan addresses the evolving needs and challenges for sustaining 47 state-owned safety rest areas that currently support 24 million…
Girls Basketball Lynnwood defeated Ingraham 86-24 No details reported Records: Lynnwood 1-0; Ingraham 0-1 Lynnwood next game: at Bothell; Saturday, Dec. 2; 7 p.m. Sehome defeated Mountlake Terrace 45-29 Scoring by quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Sehome 15 6 11 13 45 Mountlake Terrace 3 5 12 9 29 Sehome scoring: Natalie Brewer 15,…
Learn how to prevent becoming the victim of fraud during the holidays and year-round. As we welcome in the holiday season, scammers are working overtime. More shopping for gifts, more deliveries, and more donating at this time of year means more opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of you. The good news is that there…
Just in time for the holidays, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Oregon Department of Transportation are starting two additional Amtrak Cascades daily roundtrips between Seattle and Portland. Beginning Monday, Dec. 11, more trains will run in both directions – for a total of 12 trains every day between the two most popular…
Nov. 19 4500 block 194th Street Southwest: A fourth-degree assault was reported. 3200 block 184th Street Southwest: A subject was arrested for theft and substance possession. 5500 block 189th Place Southwest: A fourth-degree assault was reported. 3900 block 196th Street Southwest: A vehicle was stolen. 19400 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A robbery was reported. 3000…
This is the time of year when it’s nice to have a simple sweet on hand for guests dropping by to visit or to make up a packet of cookies for your friends and neighbors. In fact, I think the season should be called the “Cookie Season” rather than the holiday season. It’s almost embarrassing…
Nov. 30-Dec. 17, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St,, Edmonds The opening of Willy Wonka begins with an invitation from BJ Smyth as the titular character to “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.” What a world it is; audiences, particularly little ones, will love this production. One warning, you…
A Lynnwood resident just received a $250,000 gift from Washington’s Lottery this holiday season. According to a Washington Lottery announcement, the winner — identified as R.W. — was on his lunch break and stopped at his nearby 7-Eleven in Woodinville. While browsing the store’s selection of lottery Scratch tickets, a new game, Holiday Countdown, caught…
Boys Basketball Meadowdale defeated Sedro-Woolley 65-62 (OT) Jaymon Wright scored eight of his game-high 21 points in overtime as the Mavericks won their season opener on the road against the Cubs. Tate Lynch added 19 points, including five 3-pointers. Avery Polote scored eight points and David Janzen added six points along with a game-high 19…
Sound Transit’s contractor is scheduled to continue traffic signal work on 44th Avenue West from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. This will require the closure of the center turn lane on 44th Avenue West just north of 200th Street Southwest and on 200th just west of 44th. Detours for the left turn from…
Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close for scheduled maintenance 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 until 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The tunnel closure will allow the Washington State Department of Transportation to conduct several important tasks, including: • Mechanics will conduct fire extinguisher inspections; fire sprinkler visual inspections; lubricate…
Steven Wilson With his wife Carol by his side, Steve passed away on November 10, 2023, at his home in Arizona. Born April 6, 1942, Steve spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Ballard, where he formed lifelong friendships. He also met his future wife in elementary school and started dating her in…
Controversial requirements aimed at getting electric heat pumps installed in newly constructed houses, apartments and commercial buildings cleared a final regulatory hurdle Tuesday. The suite of changes, approved by the Washington State Building Code Council, is part of a broader effort by the state to slash carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency in residential and…
Girls Basketball Ballard defeated Edmonds-Woodway 53-46 Natalie Durbin scored 14 of her game high 23 points in the second half and sophomore Indira Carey-Boxley added 11 points along with 14 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough as the Warriors came up short in their season opener at home against the Beavers. The Warriors trailed by as…
The Meadowdale High School Key Club offered its thanks to those who participated in two recent donation events: The food drive for the Foundation for Edmonds School District, which will help families in the Edmonds School District, and the Goodwill Fill the Truck Fundraiser for Key Club. “We appreciate your support,” said Key Club Advisor…
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas (this year, that’s Dec. 2). It begins in the cold and the dark: it comes at the end of fall, the beginning of winter, when the light is waning — all symbols of the fallen state in which we find ourselves, and all visceral reminders that we need the…
As colder weather and the freezing season approaches, the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) is reminding residents to take proactive measures to safeguard their water pipes against freezing temperatures. With plummeting temperatures on the horizon, the potential for frozen pipes increases, posing a threat to household plumbing, and the integrity of the district’s water…
Rising costs of transportation projects. Using artificial intelligence in Washington classrooms. Preserving affordable housing. Spending proceeds from the state’s new capital gains tax and recent cap-and-trade auctions. Those are a few topics state lawmakers will delve into when they return to Olympia for committee days, an annual fete in which they get schooled on issues…
The Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association is inviting community members to a Sunday, Dec. 3 cookie-munching session with Santa. Children and families are also encouraged to indulge in Lynnwood’s rich history as Lynnwood’s Spirit of Walter V. Shannon — also known as Interurban Car No. 55 — will be open for tours. Attendees are also advised…
Join community members for a fireside chat with elected leaders over breakfast to discuss Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s 2024 Legislative Agenda. The event will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Moderated by EASC President and CEO Garry Clark,…
On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Sound Transit’s contractor is scheduled to continue road work on 200th Street Southwest in Lynnwood. This will require the closure of the right lane on 200th between 48th and 46th Avenues West from 9:30 p.m. Nov. 28 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 29. A uniformed police officer wll be stationed on 200th Street…
Snow and ice will likely be in Western Washington soon, so it’s a great time to brush up on how to prepare for winter weather. Snohomish County Public Works staff is reminding residents of useful tools and helpful tips to get ready for any snow and ice events as the weather gets colder, according to…
Government data shows that record inflation from the last few years started to slow down throughout 2023, but much of the damage has already been done. Every bill we pay and purchase we make costs more now, from insurance to clothing, and groceries to household supplies. Here are some tips to spend less to help…
