South County Fire’s Guzman named State Fire Educator of the Year
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South County Fire Community Outreach Manager Shawneri Guzman has been named Educator of the Year by the Washington Public Fire Educators. Throughout the pandemic, Guzman has led her team in finding innovative ways to continue to provide public education and outreach using video and online technology. The success of these programs has served as a […]
ESD: October Students of the Month
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Edmonds eLearning Academy Student Name: Savvy MauParents’ names: Chanda Lek and Michael MauInterests: I love to read and watch movies. I believe that the best thing in life is to constantly learn and keep your brain active.Employment: I am currently a hostess at Olive Garden. Before I went full-time to EeLA, I would volunteer through […]
Wreath Walk Edmonds auction is back!
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EDMONDS, Wash., November 18, 2021– Last year Art Walk Edmonds started a new tradition for the downtown Edmonds, Wreath Walk Edmonds! This new tradition of hanging original, artist-designed and decorated wreaths in select storefronts during the holiday season is back, November 18th to December 16th, along with an online auction for those who wish to take […]
Larsen, Fitzpatrick introduce bipartisan legislation to protect endangered marine mammals
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect marine mammals nationwide, including Southern Resident Killer Whales (orcas). The Protecting Our Marine Mammals (POMM) Act expands federal protections for marine mammals to […]
Education Levy bridges funding gap, comes to Feb. 8 ballot
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 17, 2021 – The Edmonds School District Board of Directors voted to place an Education Levy on the Feb. 8, 2022, ballot. This would be a replacement of the existing Educational Programs & Operations Levy, not a new tax. “As a parent and board member, I am thankful our district offers a […]
Minding Your Senses
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There is a saying that you can’t give what you don’t have. Taking care of yourself and addressing your needs is a vital part of improving wellbeing, maintaining balance, and preventing burnout. Attending to your own sensory experience in the world is part of taking care of yourself. Mindful Practice – The 5 Senses This […]
Maryland high school teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
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United States teacher Keishia Thorpe, an immigrant from Jamaica who has opened up college education for low-income, first-generation American, immigrant and refugee students, has been named the winner of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2021, in partnership with UNESCO. According to the Varkey Foundation, the purpose of the Global Teacher Prize is to recognize […]
Free online ACT First Aid class on Nov 17
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 12, 2021 – In one hour, learn three lifesaving skills in South County Fire’s free online ACT First Aid class on Nov. 17, offered at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. ACT focuses on three first aid skills to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency before first […]
5K Holiday Dash in Edmonds for a GREAT cause
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The annual 5K event will launch in-person, as is tradition, at 9 a.m. on Nov. 27 at Edmonds Boys and Girls Club at 310 6th Ave. N in Edmonds, WA, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. As always, any runners/walkers/strollers also have the opportunity to run, walk or stroll on their own as well. We encourage participants […]
South County Fire seeks public input on redistricting proposal
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South County Fire is seeking public comment on a plan to update fire commissioner election districts to address population changes identified in the 2020 census. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts. Law requires election districts to be updated […]