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History: What were marriage bars?
In previous articles I mentioned that several legendary Edmonds educators including Frances Anderson, Joyce Koerner and Adrienne Caspers never married, possibly due to the marriage bars that were in place. After reading the articles, several people asked me, what was the marriage bar? What was the reasoning or justification behind...
Commentary: Support Arjun’s Law, which would ban backyard breeding in Edmonds
In 2022, right after my rescue bunny Arjun Joy Nand died unexpectedly, I wrote a short letter asking the community to support a ban on backyard breeding in the city of Edmonds: Commentary: In honor of Arjun, support legislation banning backyard breeders – My Edmonds News. Today, after many...
Job opening – Marine Mammal Stranding Network Program Specialist
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center holds a letter of authorization from NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region, to serve as the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN) coordinators for East Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. In the summer of 2023, we experienced a significant increase in response calls for stranded harbor seals along the shores adjacent to Rat Island and Fort Flagler State Park on Marrowstone Island. With concerns related to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 infected Caspian Terns, we plan to increase monitoring of these areas this year and do more outreach to the public about HPAI and what to do if you find a stranded marine mammal (call the MMSN).
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 22,000-square-foot fitness center, which is expected to open in October. According to a news release, the facility will offer amenities that include cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, locker rooms with showers, flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs and tanning beds.
Books and Brews: Used Book Sale Fundraiser at Scuttlebutt Taproom
Do you like exploring used book stores? Are you a fan of craft beer? If so, this might be the book sale for you!. The Friends of the Everett Public Library will be hosting a used book sale at the Scuttlebutt Taproom & Brewery on August 3rd, from 3pm to 7pm.
Telekinesis returns with Wimps, Oliver Elf Army
I had the good fortune to catch Telekinesis’ Michael Lerner last month at a small art opening in a secluded barn up in Bow, a tiny hamlet off of Chuckanut Drive in Skagit County. It was a brief, subdued set; Lerner played guitar and supplemented a couple of songs with some beats piped in from his laptop. It was good to see and hear from him again, but it really whetted my appetite for the full-band Telekinesis experience: Lerner front and center on his drum kit backed by musicians just as lit up and exuberant as they can be, the Telekinesis I first experienced at Timbrrr! 2014 and again at SASQUATCH! in 2016. According to Lerner, the band now features Jes le Bon of Sleepy Genes on guitar and Kelly Sorbel of Kurly Something on bass. Lerner has had a rotating cast of members in his band over the years, so it will be interesting to experience this new lineup.
City council July 23 scheduled to discuss budget amendment, backyard breeding ban
The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday, July 23 meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposed July 2024 budget amendment from Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen’s administration aimed at helping the city reach its adopted $2.2 million ending fund balance for 2024. The council will also consider a proposal from Edmonds City Councilmember Jenna Nand to ban backyard breeding of companion animals in Edmonds.
Scene in Edmonds: Git Hoan Dancers
This Sunday’s Edmonds Concert in the Park was a City Park performance by the Git Hoan Dancers (People of the Salmon). Based in Lynnwood, Git Hoan showcases the magnificence of Tsimshian art, from masks and costumes to song, dance and storytelling. It was a display of music, costumes and dances that represented a culture of Alaskan native people, the Tsimshian Tribe from Metlakatla, Alaska. You can learn on the Git Hoan Dancers here.
Longest running African culture celebration connects community
HomeNorth Sound StoriesLongest running African culture celebration connects community. EVERETT, JULY 22: The longest-running event celebrating African culture in Snohomish County, Nubian Jam, returns July 27 to Forest Park in Everett. Nubian Jam is a community event that originated 32 years ago, designed to celebrate and educate the whole community...
Poet’s Corner: The Taste of my Land, Aromas
Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds Poetry Group. Perhaps, that way I will get to keep my home within me. And satiate my appetite for what was once familiar. Perhaps my tastebuds would make it infinitely mine…. Absorbed into my system. Part of...
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