Lillian Sherman named Executive Director of the Edmonds College Foundation
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College has named Lillian Sherman as the new Executive Director of the Edmonds College Foundation. Sherman brings extensive leadership experience in strategic fundraising and community development to the role. The Edmonds College Foundation provided over $848,000 in direct support to students and programs in the 2024-2025 academic year, ensuring access to scholarships, […]
Tragedy at RedWest Music Festival in Utah claims the life of 23-year-old Lynnwood resident
Lynnwood resident, Ava Ahlander, tragically passed on Monday after she was struck by a scaffolding plank while in Utah. The 23-year-old was in Salt Lake City attending the RedWest Music Festival with friends when the accident occurred on Saturday, October 11. Due to high winds, a 2”x12” board from a construction site near the venue […]
Edmond’s Ahmad Hilal Abid receives award from the Courage Project for helping his community
EDMONDS – Ahmad Hilal Abid, a resident of Edmonds, WA, was granted an award today from The Courage Project for stepping up to help their community in times of need. He was honored alongside 19 other individuals and organizations across the nation who reflect the best of the American spirit by helping their neighbors and […]
Don’t be alarmed by tomorrow’s tsunami siren in Edmonds; it’s just a test
EDMONDS– Residents and visitors of Edmonds may hear the wailing sound of a tsunami siren at 10:16 a.m. tomorrow morning, October 16, but don’t be alarmed: it’s just a test. Tomorrow morning’s siren testing falls on this year’s Great Washington ShakeOut event, where Washingtonians (and millions more around the world) practice earthquake drills at work, […]
Lynnwood Council greenlights a new $600 million vision for the Lynnwood Event Center
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council on Monday, October 13, greenlit a series of pivotal motions spearheaded by Councilman David Parshall propelling the Lynnwood Public Facilities District’s (LPFD) ambitious $600 million Master Phasing Plan forward. The Council also approved changes to the Lynnwood Municipal Code. Councilman Patrick Decker did not attend Monday’s council meeting. “The Development Agreement […]
Successful partnership leads to grant milestone for Edmonds Marsh restoration
EDMONDS—The City of Edmonds and the Edmonds Marsh Estuary Advocates (volunteers) are pleased to announce the completion of preliminary evaluations supporting the restoration of the Edmonds Marsh estuary. This work was funded by the National Coastal Resiliency Fund (NCRF). The City also applied for the next grant to prepare a 30% design for restoration of […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District will be front and center at the upcoming Council meeting
LYNNWOOD—Voting related to the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFD) will be front and center at the upcoming Monday, October 13, City Council Meeting. The Council will vote on whether to approve a LPFD Master Plan and Development Agreement, a $15 million loan backing for the LPFD, and the construction of roads around the LPFD. To […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denies the evidence, says her dog never ‘bit a human’
LYNNWOOD—During Council Comments at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denied that her 109-pound, 2-year-old male Dogo Argentino/Boxer mix named Sumo has ever bitten anyone. She also denied that the dog has ever attacked a human. “Just clarify,” Escamilla said, “My dog has not bit a human for […]
Endorsement for James Sterba – A Common-Sense Candidate for Mukilteo City Council
Mukilteo needs City Council members who bring practical, common-sense solutions to the table — and that’s exactly what James Sterba offers. With decades of real-world leadership experience, James is no stranger to making tough decisions, managing large teams, and ensuring both operational and fiscal accountability. Though new to politics, James is far from inexperienced. With […]
Historic Gaza Peace Deal: Ceasefire begins October 10, hostages to return, Hamas amnesty
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump announced Thursday, October 9, that Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas have reached an historic agreement on the first phase of a peace deal to end the war in Gaza. The United States along with Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey helped broker the deal. The deal will be signed in Sharm […]
