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Second Sketcher Fest coming to Edmonds July 19-21
Last summer, Edmonds was the location of the first Sketcher Fest, an international festival focused on travel sketchbooks. The event caters to artists and instructors dedicated to on-location sketching. This enthusiastic group will be coming again soon for the second expanded Sketcher Fest 2024. Sketcher Fest Edmonds is the brainchild...
Economic Development Commission to meet at Hwy 99 Neighborhood Office July 17
The Edmonds Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the city’s Highway 99 Neighborhood Office, 23632 Highway 99, Ste. I (next to Safeway), Edmonds. The meeting will be in a hybrid format and y0u can also attend via Zoom at this...
Create melted crayon art at Mountlake Terrace Library Aug. 1
The Mountlake Terrace Library invites tweens and teens to create melted crayon art from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. During this arts and crafts event, participants will learn how to create a new piece of art by melting crayons, and they can bring their masterpiece home after it’s done. The library will provide the art board and crayons.
Surf X Surfwest: Riding the Northwest's surf rock wave
The Pacific Northwest is home to a small, but fervent surf rock scene with bands often accenting instrumental music with sci-fi and horror themes. It's a vibe that culminates at an annual surf music festival in Seattle. Surf X Surfwest 2024 is July 19-20 at Darrell's Tavern.
Man faces hate crime charge following knife attack at Ezell’s in Edmonds
A man entered Ezell’s Famous Chicken and waved a knife at two Hispanic employees while making racist statements at the Highway 99 location in Edmonds June 14, Snohomish County Superior Court documents say. Last week the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney charged the suspect, 47-year-old Marcus Damion Anderson, with four...
Unleash Your Inner Geek at GeekFest West Game Expo 2024
Calling all gamers, cosplayers, nerds, and self-described geeks: GeekFest West is making its debut in Everett July 19–21. This expo is described as an event for “Everything Geek,” with special events, guest speakers, gaming tournaments, the Cosmic Cosplay Competition, and exhibitor booths selling everything for gamers, fantasy fanatics, sci-fi devotees, anime fans, and more. Along with these offerings, there also will be a geek-themed film festival — The Geekapalooza Film Festival — happening alongside GeekFest West.
Welcoming our new Finance Director
Janella brings over 15 years of experience in financial management, understanding of government policies and regulations, and a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiencies. The finance director is responsible for the development and oversight of the Library District's finance, accounting, budget, procurement, and auditing functions. She will also develop and...
Port of Everett delivers expansion pitch, Eagle Scouts honored during July 11 city council meeting
The Mountlake Terrace City Council received a presentation on the Port of Everett expansion from Port Government Affairs Manager Adam LeMieux during its July 11 meeting. Resolution 1220 proposes new boundaries that would include all of Snohomish County, except for the City of Edmonds, Port of Edmonds, Town of Woodway, Point Wells and Esperance. The resulting taxes would be $0.188 per $1,000, which LeMieux said was about $100 per year on a $500,000 property value and is not collected from tribal trust lands.
James Alan Salon & Spa Art Walk Friday to benefit Justice and Soul Foundation - July 19, 2024
Friday, July 19, 2024 from 6:30 - 9:30pm. Download the Givi App and search "James Alan Art Walk" to register for the event and begin bidding! All retail purchases at the event are 20% off! Drinks and dessert will be provided. Event to be held at the James Alan Salon,...
Poet Laureate of Port Townsend reads in Friday Harbor
Griffin Bay Bookstore is sponsoring a poetry reading with Conner Bouchard-Roberts in its Café Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m. in Friday Harbor. Conner Bouchard-Roberts is a writer, publisher, and book designer. He owns a bookshop in Port Townsend—where he is currently serving as the inaugural Poet Laureate.
Washington State Patrol boosts line-cutting enforcement at ferry terminals
WASHINGTON — Cutting in line while trying to get onto a Washington state ferry will now cost drivers even more. People caught breaking the law will be hit with a $145 fine amid Washington State Patrol's summer emphasis patrols. WSP said they get the most complaints about people cutting...
Bothell man taken to Harborview after Saturday night motorcycle crash at Interstate 405 exit off I-5
A 21-year-old Bothell man was transported to Harborview Medical Center Saturday night after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into ditch and caught fire at the Interstate 405 exit off southbound I-5 near Lynnwood, the Washington State Patrol said. Ocean Oglesby was headed southbound at about 9:15 p.m. when his...
Two Weeks Left to Fill Out Survey on Everett’s 5-year Consolidated Plan
The City of Everett is conducting outreach to gain input on priorities and needs for their 5-year Consolidated Plan. The question Everett is posing to you basically boils down to:. “If you had a million dollars to help your community, how would you spend it?”. Needs could be based on...
Music4Life delivered 13 ready-to-play musical instruments to Shoreline Schools in the 3rd quarter of 2023-24
During the third quarter of 2023-24 (March thru May) Music4Life delivered thirteen (13) ready-to-play musical instruments to Shoreline Public Schools.: Three alto saxophones; four clarinets; four flutes; and two 4/4 violins. Thus, your total for the first three quarters of the year is eighteen (18) delivered instruments valued at $8,275....
A call for civil political discourse following assassination attempt on a former President
I hold the deep honor of representing the residents of Mukilteo on our city council, so [I] feel compelled to say something about the tragic developments the entire world witnessed over this past weekend. I’m saddened by the state of our political discourse. I am very sad that a former...
Mill Creek house fire displaces 3
MILL CREEK — Three adults were displaced after a fire in Mill Creek damaged a home early Tuesday morning. Just before 4:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire in the 14100 block of 30th Avenue SE. When crews arrived, the fire was mostly within the attic and garage, according to South County Fire.
La Conner School Board approves contract for Cram as interim superintendent
Last week, the La Conner School Board approved a supplemental contract for interim Superintendent Dave Cram for the 2024-2025 school year. Cram works as the La Conner School District’s director of finance and operations, human resources and risk management; director of operations and planning; and transportation supervisor. The School Board appointed Cram the district’s interim superintendent after Superintendent Will Nelson departed for a position teaching education leadership at Western Washington University’s Woodring College of Education in July. The approval of the supplemental contract means that Cram will be paid an additional $12,000 in total for his superintendent duties. The Board intends to hire a permanent superintendent by June 2025. Cram will help facilitate the process.
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