Consumers to be charged statewide 8-cent bag fee starting October 1
OLYMPIA, Wash., September 25, 2021 – During the 2020 legislative session, the Legislature passed a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags to reduce plastic pollution. The law was to go into effect on January 1 of this year but was delayed in December 2020 by Governor Jay Inslee due to pandemic-related supply issues and then […]
Edmonds Art Studio Tour returned showcasing local artists
EDMONDS, Wash., September 22, 2021 – The once-a-year Edmonds Art Studio Tour returned in-person September 18 and 19, showcasing the works and studio spaces of 35 Edmonds-based artists throughout 21 studios, offering the public the opportunity to purchase works, chat with artists, and tour their creative spaces. The event returned after going virtual last year, […]
Active arson investigation in Saturday’s Edmonds fire
EDMONDS, Wash., September 13, 2021 — The early Saturday morning fire that severely damaged all businesses at the Plum Tree Plaza in Edmonds is being investigated as arson. Edmonds Police detectives are working with South County Fire as well as agents from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) as they continue the investigation. […]
Three-alarm fire damages Edmonds businesses
EDMONDS, Wash., September 13, 2021 — South County Fire responded to a three-alarm fire early Saturday morning at a commercial building in Edmonds. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 5:35 a.m. reporting flames coming from Plum Tree Plaza, 22315 Highway 99. When firefighters arrived, flames were rolling out the front window of an Indonesian market, […]
Mural Project Edmonds celebrates ties with Hekinan, Japan
Edmonds, WA, September 8, 2021 – If you are anywhere near 4th Ave North this week you’ll have the privilege of seeing muralist Shogo Ota in action as he installs Mural Project Edmonds’ (MPE’s) latest mural. This mural, reminiscent of the Japanese woodblock prints that are a unique Japanese art form, is in recognition of […]
ESD opens “Woodway Center” new school for kindergarteners
EDMONDS, Wash., September 3, 2021 — Class is in session for kindergartners and preschoolers at Edmonds School District’s new school called “Woodway Center.” The school is home to children who live in the Sherwood and Westgate boundaries and will facilitate Kindergarten, Developmental Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool, and ECEAP classes. According to Woodway Center’s website, the school […]
Taste Edmonds returns with rocking music and tasty treats
EDMONDS, Wash, August 26, 2021 – Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s Taste Twenty One festival kicked off with a blast August 20 through 22, offering three days of live music, food trucks, corn hole tournaments, and a two-acre beer garden to thousands of attendees. After a year off due to the pandemic, the festival returned as […]
Taste Edmonds event Aug 20-22
EDMONDS, Wash., August 11, 2021 – The Taste Edmonds event contract for 2021 was unanimously approved by the Edmonds City Council during their meeting on August 3. The fundraising event supports free community events such as the Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks Show, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night and the Edmonds Classic: Car […]
Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour
Edmonds in Bloom welcomes visitors to the 25th Anniversary Garden Tour, Sunday, July 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This year’s collection of six gardens features an array of ambiance, artistry and whimsy. Gardens showcase styles inspired by the homeowners and are united by themes of beauty, bounty, renewal and sustenance. Visitors will enjoy young […]
Edmonds declares National Gun Violence Awareness Day
EDMONDS, Wash., June 3, 2021 – The city of Edmonds declared the first Friday of June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in their online city council meeting on June 1. The proclamation was sponsored by Council Member Laura Johnson, but was read by Mayor Mike Nelson and had a few individuals wearing orange […]
