September is an important month for me because it is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I am a 15-year survivor of ovarian cancer. The mortality rate for women diagnosed with ovarian…
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Healthy eating: Sesame Chicken makes a quick weeknight meal
I love to cook as much as possible from scratch and not use prepared ingredients. I try to keep my pantry well stocked, which makes getting dinner to the table…
Verdant Health Commission to present Walk with a Latina Doc Sept. 21
The Verdant Health Commission, in collaboration with the Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI), is presenting Walk with a Latina Doc starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Meadowdale Middle…
Verdant Health commissioners approve demolition of former Value Village Property
The Verdant Health Commissioners has unanimously approved the demolition of the former Value Village property on Edmonds’ Highway 99. The commissioners agreed to demolish the building, located at 21558 Highway…
Healthy Eating: A festive fresh fruit tart for your Labor Day celebration
Searching for a delicious dessert for your Labor Day celebration that is festive and nutritious? Look no further. A fruit tart using peaches and berries from the farmers’ market is…
Edmonds teen awarded grant to fund South Asian bone marrow registry and donations
Here’s an update to our March 2024 story about Edmonds teen Soren Ghorai and his work to encourage and expand blood marrow donations among South Asians. Ghorai has been awarded…
Bra-dazzlers needed for Lynnwood Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibit
The City of Lynnwood Arts Commission is looking for Bra-dazzlers to decorate a bra for an art exhibit. Bring your Bra-dazzling friends to the Lynnwood Library from 11 a.m. to 5…
Healthy Eating: Gorp cookies
With the weather shifting and before school starts, think about taking yourself and your family on a beach walk or a hike in the woods. Before you know it the…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Bloodworks Northwest hosting pop-up mobile blood drive at Lynnwood Event Center Aug. 17
Bloodworks Northwest is partnering with the Lynnwood Event Center to host a pop-up mobile blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. This event coincides with the…
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After stem cell transplant saves his life, Edmonds man on a mission to help others
In 2017, longtime Edmonds resident Tom Hayes was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Within 30 days of his original diagnosis, Hayes’ doctors said he was in remission but in 2020…
Healthy Eating: Got zucchini to spare? Try these tasty muffins
I don’t know if you’ve received a porch drop of zucchini from your neighbor yet — I have and love it! My neighbor Rose brought over two lovely round zucchinis….
Sea Mar Lynnwood welcomes community to Patient Appreciation Day
Sea Mar Community Health Center celebrated Patient Appreciation Day and hosted community guests during a quiet Wednesday morning. Dozens of patients and those stopping by were able to receive basic…
New report finds state residents worried about rising health care costs
A new report finds Washingtonians are worried about the rising costs of health care — in some cases even avoiding treatment because of the price tag. The survey found 57%…
Edmonds College, WHCA partner to create new apprenticeship program for licensed practical nursing assistants
Edmonds College and the Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) are partnering to launch an apprenticeship program specifically designed for certified nursing assistants (NA-C) in long-term care facilities who want to…
Providence offering free Stop the Bleed Class in Everett Aug. 15
Photo courtesy Providence Regional Medical Center Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett is offering a free Stop the Bleed Class designed to teach the general public how to be immediate…
Audit finds cracks in Washington’s egg inspection program
Washington’s Department of Agriculture failed to complete hundreds of required inspections of egg production and packing facilities in recent years, raising food safety concerns, according to a new state audit….
Healthy eating: Don’t like kale? This recipe may change your mind
I have discovered that there are folks who either love kale or think it’s “too healthy” to eat (meaning that they don’t really like it). I think lacinato kale (also…
Outdoor workouts for men focus on fitness, friendship
When Edmonds resident Scott “Ferrari” Ingebretson first found F3 Nation on Nextdoor as a “free workout for men,” his first thought was “What’s the catch?” He still remembers his first…
Health department: CrowdStrike crash and summer slowdown lead to steep drop in blood donations
Blood banks are reporting a critical need for donations, the Washington State Department of Health said Thursday. An unexpected combination of a worldwide computer systems crash and a seasonal drop…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Planet Fitness moving into former Rite Aid on Highway 99 in Edmonds
The building that was once home to the Edmonds Rite Aid store in the Highway 99 Ranch Market complex has a new tenant: Planet Fitness. Construction is underway for the…
Providence Everett hosting free community cancer screening and resource event July 27
Providence Everett is hosting a free cancer screening and resource event for community members to learn about cancer prevention, schedule a screening mammogram, get checked for skin cancer and receive…
Healthy eating: Melon and mango star in this simple summer salad
The lazy days of summer are here. This easy and delicious summer salad is easy to make and great as a main course or side salad. It comes together quickly,…
State Health Department launches new tool for reporting food safety concerns
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday said it has launched a new tool that makes it easier to report food poisoning and file a food safety complaint. You…