Edmonds Ballyhoo Theater providing accessible and inclusive arts since 1999
EDMONDS—The Ballyhoo Theater in Edmonds has a mission to keep the arts accessible and inclusive to everyone. That’s why they offer free and sliding priced tickets (as low as $4 or $5) for each one of their shows. Ballyhoo Theatre’s purpose is to enrich, educate and entertain our community by providing a superior theatre experience, […]
Lynnwood Shari’s permanently closed after years of financial struggles for diner chain
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Shari’s Cafe and Pies is just one more Washington State closure following the Pacific Northwest diner chain’s years of financial troubles and accrued debt. A total of 15 of Washington State’s 20 Shari’s locations have now been permanently closed including its other Snohomish County location in Mill Creek. This leaves just five Washington […]
UFC Seattle shatters records, chins, and eardrums to 18,000 roaring fans at Climate Pledge Arena
SEATTLE—When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) last visited Seattle in 2013, the venue was still known as KeyArena. The Seattle Kraken was a mythical creature possibly lurking in Elliott Bay, not a professional hockey team. Although headlined by one of the greatest fighters of all time in Demetrious Johnson (who grew up in suburban Tacoma […]
RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s Policy Committee deadline
OLYMPIA—Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the first to land in the legislative graveyard this year in Olympia. This session, lawmakers in the state House and Senate have introduced nearly 1,800 bills. To stay alive, much of that legislation needed to get voted out […]
Wood burning device bill is dead for 2025 legislative session
OLYMPIA—The state Department of Ecology is backing off for the year on a proposal to regulate wood-burning stoves sold in Washington state and duplicate standards already imposed by federal regulation, said Senator Shelly Short, R-Addy. “This is great news for the people of Washington, especially areas like mine where so many people rely on woodstoves […]
‘I’m Cancer Free!’: Travel personality Rick Steves announces cancer update
EDMONDS—Six months after Edmonds celebrity Rick Steves shared his prostate cancer diagnosis on social media, he announced on Saturday, February 22, that he is “Cancer Free!” The 69-year-old travel writer, TV host, and tourism personality, is known far beyond the Seattle area for his enthusiastic and informative travel programming, specifically the popular Rick Steves’ Europe show. His […]
I oppose wasting further time discussing time limits
Below is a table I compiled from reviewing the history of regular and special meetings on Granicus. The number indicates the number of meetings exceeding 4 hours in the middle column and 5 hours in the right column. Below that you will see the 15-year average, which spanned numerous councils, two iterations of the current […]
Newly appointed Councilwoman to take Oath of Office at upcoming Business meeting
LYNNWOOD—For its upcoming city council meeting on February 24, newly appointed Rebecca “Becky” Thornton will be taking the Oath to Office and city staff will be sharing lobbying efforts. Monday’s meeting will be hybrid both in-person and virtual. In-person meetings are held at City Hall Council Chambers 19100 44th Ave West starting at 6 p.m. […]
A Legacy of Care & Community at Fairwinds – Brighton Court
A new generation of older adults is speaking, and Fairwinds – Brighton Court is listening. Taking a refreshing approach to senior living, the community knows that today’s older adults aren’t wrapping up their life’s journey; they’re seeking a new one. Experience Fairwinds – Brighton Court: Call 425-906-1823 or visit FairwindsBrightonCourt.com today totour or RSVP for […]
Grab Your Girlfriends for the Treat Your Self Women’s Expo
MARYSVILLE—Hey, ladies! Grab your girlfriends and come to the Treat Your Self Women’s Expo on Saturday, March 1. The City of Marysville is hosting this free-to-attend event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd St. Women can visit a variety of local vendors that provide products or services for […]
