It started with a phone message left on Edmonds American Legion Post 66’s phone. “Could you help us replace the flag at our trailer park?” the woman calling asked. “It’s…
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Restaurant news: An inside look at Edmonds’ new Victor Tavern
The dining scene in our local area is constantly changing and evolving. The Rock Wood Fired Pizza in Lynnwood has permanently closed. But we are so lucky to have lots…
Art Beat: Exploring the vibrance of Edmonds Arts Festival
Edmonds Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 16, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds The Edmonds Arts Festival has grown from a…
The Local Music Scene: Turn it up this month by turning up
Music is taking over the town for June So much great stuff happening this month I couldn’t focus on just one thing. Here are the top highlights and where to…
Climate Protection: What are “fossil fuels’? What are ‘greenhouse gases’?
I recently spoke at a meeting about burning fossil fuels and how they release greenhouse gases that overheat the planet. When we got to audience questions, the last question turned…
Art Beat: Edmonds Summer Concert Series, Freedom Festival, Pride, and ECA’s 2024-2025 season
Dust off your lawn chairs and enjoy free outdoor local shows this summer CITY PARK 3-4 p.m. Sundays, City Park, 600 3rd Avenue South, Edmonds July 7, City Park, Ockham’s…
Art Beat Special Feature: Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation awards scholarship prizes
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation Student Art Scholarship Program, generously funded by an endowment, is dedicated to nurturing promising art students. This year, the program proudly awarded 22 scholarships, totaling…
Art Beat: Kick off June with a musical, a ukulele performance, art exhibit, author talk, ‘Let the World See’ exhibit, and a fundraiser — plus Wine Walk tickets
Mountlake Terrace High School presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 30-June 1, MTHS Theater, 21801 44th Avenue West, Mountlake Terrace Dust off your dictionary…
Home + Work: CEO turned caretaker
In mid-April, the day after Whitney and I did a photo shoot together in Seattle, my husband woke up in a hotel room in Wenatchee experiencing numbness and tingling in…
Restaurant news: Cottage Bakery pancake recipe, Paris Baguette coming to Lynnwood, Niles Peacock expands hours
Conor O’Neill and The Cottage Bakery in Perrinville held what is sure to become an annual “Pancake & Bacon” Community breakfast on a drizzly morning May 25. Despite the weather, there…
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Fitness corner: Change your life in 20 minutes a day
A while ago, I wrote a Fitness Corner column about weeding. Appropriately titled “Wisdom from weeds”, it detailed how much wisdom came from having to weed my own yard. Weeding…
Healthy eating: Local fruits star in rhubarb strawberry sauce
Rhubarb is hitting the farmers’ market right now and strawberry season will be upon us very soon. The strawberries in my garden patch have begun to emerge and as the…
Art Beat: Art show, Music on the Greens, documentary screening, Jazz Walk, Celebrate the Arts party, Wooten Brothers, and an artist call
Cole Gallery announces a new show by Angela Bandurka and Ron Stocke, ‘Coming Back to Life’ Opening reception 5-8 p.m., Saturday, June 1, Cole Gallery 107 5th Ave. S., Edmonds….
Travel notes: South Korea surprises
Arriving at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, I was surprised to see some Korean women wearing their traditional outfits – and a few men, too. They helped transport my imagination in…
Restaurant news: Toast of Edmonds, and two welcome additions at Main Street Commons
There are lots of wonderful things happening in the food scene. First, with all of the nice weather many bars, bistros, cafes and restaurants have their outdoor seating as an…
Art Beat: A ton of upcoming concerts, story time, ballet, and an award-winning book
The 23rd Annual Edmonds Jazz Connection 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at three locations: Edmonds Center for the Arts (big bands), 410 4th Avenue North, Edmonds The Edmonds Theater (combos),…
The Local Music Scene for May – Outta town or nearby, you don’t have to go far to hear new music
New band alert — The Outtatowners I had the opportunity to meet an emerging band that everyone should be keeping an eye on. The band started with saxophonist Tyler Rogers….
Art Beat: Art Walk Edmonds, ‘Mamma Mia!’, graphic novel, student art exhibitions and GiveBIG 2024 fundraiser
Enjoy new art in Edmonds all month and at the Third Thursday Art Walk 5 – 8 p.m., Thursday, May 16 You’ll love the new art that Art Walk Edmonds…
Climate protection: Electric vehicles here and overseas
In January through March this year, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace residents bought a little over 200 new electric vehicles. EVs were 19% of the new cars and trucks bought…
Art Beat review: ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ will leave you in stitches
May 3-19, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women — all grappling with the monotony of their day-to-day lives — are…
Art Beat: Book release, ‘Don Quixote,’ documentary screening, chorale show and author event
A new book from Edmonds author Whitney Popa helps readers ride the waves of grief, and fits in most back pockets 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday,…
Art Beat: Sculpture dedication, book release, film screening, concerts and ‘Save the Arts’ campaign
You’re invited — sculpture dedication event 3 p.m. Thursday, April 25, Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds Artist David Varnau’s bronze sculpture Joie de Vivre has been gifted to…
Home + Work: What it means to run an intuitive business
We are both in client services, Emilie with virtual executive support and me (Whitney) with copywriting services. We’ve taken courses, sent thousands of proposals, learned from the latest marketing gurus…
Art Beat feature: Cheryl King on painting with a purpose and her ‘Art 4 Animals’ exhibit
5-7 p.m., Saturday, May 4, Red Sky Gallery, 17171 Bothell Way NE., Lake Forest Park Wildlife artist Cheryl King has always loved animals. As a kid growing up in Mountlake…
Restaurant news: Good meals, fair prices at Hook Seafood Broiler
The Hook Seafood Broiler in Perrinville is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. It’s become an anchor for the strip mall in Perrinville and will be celebrating its 10th year of business…