Update: Missing juvenile female
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
On Wednesday evening, September 1, Edmonds Police received information from a concerned citizen who had learned of Jennifer Lynn Blackstock’s disappearance through the local media. From this tip police developed information that Jennifer was willingly in the company of a 19-year old Edmonds man and that the two were temporarily residing at a Mukilteo motel.
Mayor Cooper begins the budget process
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Mayor Mike Cooper is busy making preparations to submit a budget to the Edmonds City Council, probably in late October. As part of those preparations, Cooper had each city department head prepare information on their needs for next year.
Missing juvenile female
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
The Edmonds Police Department is investigating a reported juvenile runaway last seen or heard from on Thursday, Aug. 26, at approximately 10 p.m.
EdCC wants reading tutors
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Edmonds Community College is looking for literacy volunteers, offering free training to people who will help adults improve their reading skills.
New organization launches to advance community health
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
A new organization, South Snohomish County Commission for Health, will target high priority health needs by focusing on promoting health and preventing disease.
Chamber celebrates opening of Edmonds Yacht Club
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of the new Edmonds Yacht Club with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Rotary Club hosts back-to-school barbecue for Trinity Place families
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
The Edmonds noon Rotary Club sponsored a barbecue for the Trinity Place mothers and their children to present them with gift certificates for much needed clothes and supplies for the coming school year.
Cascade Bank collects school supplies to benefit YWCA
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Cascade Bank, the principal operating subsidiary of Cascade Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CASB), announced today that employees have collected more than 20 boxes of school supplies plus hundreds of dollars in donations to benefit YWCA of King and Snohomish County in its annual school drive.
Letters to the Editor for week of 9-02-2010
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
What’s Gary Haakenson up to?
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
It’s been two months since I left the Mayor’s Office in Edmonds to become the Deputy Executive of Snohomish County. As I have run into folks around town I am invariably asked, “How do you like your new job?” Or my personal favorite, “How’s retirement treating you?”
‘Take It From These Three’... literally
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Take it from Michelle Mathis, Maplewood K-8, Jeanne Moore; Martha Lake Elementary and Justin Irish, College Place Elementary! Literally . . . the challenge is to take the trophy and the prize money from these three principals in the Edmonds School District in the upcoming 2nd Annual Street Strut hosted by the Edmonds Public Schools Foundation.
Get organized for the fall season
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Are you feeling overwhelmed with too much clutter left over from the relaxing days of summer? The Friends of the Edmonds Library (FEL) would like to assist you in recycling your summer's entertainment.
Around Town – events for week of 9-02-2010
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Police Beat for 9-02-2010
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Fire Sirens for 9-2-2010
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Learn how to help during a disaster
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Snohomish County Fire District 1 is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for citizens interested in learning how they can help their community during a major disaster.
Intimidator Challenge – Eat Off
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Edmonds Woodway, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood and Meadowdale High School football teams will compete in the annual District Wide Eat-Off Intimidator Challenge. They will compete on a football field outside of the Red Onion Restaurant, located in downtown Mountlake Terrace.
What Happened at Monday night’s
Port of Edmonds Commission Meeting
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Sing a song of Boeing – what’s going on here?
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
“The ‘official’ reason for the latest delay is a test failure of a Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engine”
Recess is over: Vaccines lined up and waiting for your student
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Snohomish Health District wants perfect attendance for every student in Snohomish County! Health care providers in Snohomish County are ready to prepare students for a healthy school year. Families are encouraged to see their health care provider. If your family does not have a provider, Snohomish Health District can help you.
City owned fiber optics starting to pay off
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Edmonds has a problem. It has 24 strands of fiber optic cable (a fiber optic backbone), and city staff and Community Technology Advisory Committee (CTAC) are working to figure out what to do with it. The city acquired the fiber optic cable as a result of granting a right-of-way easement to the Washington State Department of Transportation about six years ago.
Muralist Brier completes with "An Evening In Edmonds"
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
"It never seemed quite complete," Edmonds muralist Pat Brier, quipped. Brier is the designer of the Edmonds Mural Society's first mural, "A Day In Edmonds," which was raised last fall.
Gardeners, food bank benefit from community garden
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Edmonds Floretum Garden Club 's own Edmonds Community Garden at the corner of 84th and 231st St. in Edmonds is looking fabulous. The individual, raised gardens are full of tomatoes, corn, squash, herbs and lots more.
‘Paying It Forward’ pays back
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
You know the concept of “Paying It Forward.” Good deeds will be passed on, although it shouldn’t be about money; it should be about the goodness of people. This is a good Paying it Forward story that happened right here in Edmonds.
Port finance manager feted...
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Tina Drennan, Finance Manager for the Port of Edmonds has received the prestigious “Professional Finance Officer” award for 2010 from the Washington Finance Officers Association (WFOA).
March in the 4th of July Parade, Yosties!
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Please join other Yost pool supporters at noon on the 4th of July, wearing a swim cap or goggles, and carrying or wearing your sea-serpent “floatie” or any other appropriate swim accessories.
Edmonds Night Out 2010 is back
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Join the Edmonds Police Foundation for A Night Out Against Crime!
Determined family combats down economy with adoption concert
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
To help alleviate the expense of their in-progress Polish adoption, one Seattle couple is staging a unique concert event. On Saturday, July 17th, Chaz and Sherry Lipp will present an evening of live music to help cover the cost of their pending Polish adoption.
Edmonds Bookstore events
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
July 17, Saturday, at 11 a.m., renowned northwest author, Ivan Doig will be at the bookstore to sign copies of his new novel, Work Song.
TOP Food raises $42,283 for Children’s Hospital
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Customers of TOP Food & Drug and Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores recently donated $42,283 to Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Edmonds musician featured in ‘Man of La Mancha’
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Edmonds guitarist Gordon Tibbits will be part of a reworking of the musical portion of “Man of La Mancha,” which opens at Taproot Theatre in an intimate new staging with fresh, acoustic arrangements.
EdCC to offer new Manufacturing Basics class
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Edmonds Community College offers a new Manufacturing Basics class, Materials Science Technology 110, this fall.
County, Senior Services increase veteran, senior housing
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Snohomish County is partnering with Senior Services of Snohomish County to provide 40 affordable housing units to seniors, veterans and their families.
Leadership program accepting applications
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Leadership Snohomish County is currently accepting applications for their Leadership Challenge Program for Young Adults.
Westgate Elementary works to develop schoolyard habitat
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
An undeveloped forest area located on Westgate Elementary school grounds was officially certified as a Schoolyard Habitat in February 2004 through the National Wildlife Federation with the goal of creating an outdoor classroom for students to study our native wildlife.
County art project wins international honor
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
A public art project commissioned by Snohomish County and paid for through the 1-percent-for-the-arts program has been nationally recognized by Americans for the Arts as one of the best public arts projects in the nation.
Local students set sail on a math problem of a lifetime-
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Middle school math students at Brighton School recently took full sized cardboard canoes they designed and engineered and set sail on Lake Washington.
My dream is peace
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
By request, the Edmonds Beacon is reprinting a speech delivered by exchange student Tinus Tuozie, of Ghana, West Africa, at the Meadowdale High School graduation ceremony on June 19.
Experienced human beings wanted!
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Are you over 55 years of age? Do you believe you can make a difference in your community?
Day of Caring
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Thirty-seven people received free dental treatment at Edmonds Woodway Dental Care during the Second Annual Day of Caring
County works extra to prevent July 4th DUIs
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Snohomish County law enforcement will be patrolling roadways on a state-funded overtime grant through July 5 as more travelers hit the roadways for vacations and holidays.
“Edmonds Celebrates America” at the Edmonds Conference Center!
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Patriotic big band music and free popcorn! The Edmonds Conference Center, in downtown Edmonds, and North Sound Church will be holding a unique 4th of July event open to the public. The Edmonds Conference Center will be open Sunday, July 4th, from 11a.m. to 1p.m. to present “Edmonds Celebrates America”; a production of live big band patriotic music performed by North Sound Church’s Northwest Gospel Jazz Band and singers.
Emotionally Free courses to be offered
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
The Emotionally Free® Course will be held at Embassy Suites, Rainier Room, Lynnwood again this July. You will not want to miss this opportunity. The author of the course, Rita Bennett, M.A., is known internationally for her work in Emotional and Spiritual healing and has authored several best sellers.
Edmonds Class of ’80 reunion planned
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
The Edmonds High School Class of 1980 is holding their 30-year class reunion. It will take place from 7 – 11 p.m. on July 17 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr., Mill Creek.
Restaurant owners beware: Scam & Eggs
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Scam & eggs: False calls to SnoCo food operators threaten fines, caller claims to be Snohomish Health District food inspector
Edmonds Arts Fest enjoyed by all
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Edmonds Arts Festival again proved why it is the best fair in Washington
Plenty of choices to fill council seat
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Seventeen citizens have tossed their hat into the ring to fill the Edmonds City Council position left vacant after Dave Orvis resigned. They say that history repeats itself, and in the case of filling this vacancy, that is ringing true.
Lynndale Elementary struggling? Hardly
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Lynndale Elementary School recently held a “Jungle Jog” fundraiser to “plug the holes in the supply budget.” The school had hoped to raise $5,000 to $7,000, but when totals were tallied, they had raised an amazing $17,437.63.
Red Devils take 2nd in Champions Tourney
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Pacific Little League Red Devils, composed of players from the Edmonds-Lynnwood area, just completed a very successful baseball season. The Devils compiled an 18 and 3 season, which gave them the best overall record in the PLL Juniors Division.
Edmonds In Bloom extends deadline
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Due to the extraordinary wet weather we've been experiencing of late, the Edmonds In Bloom Garden Celebration and Competition is extending the deadline for entering this fun contest and celebration until July 2.
Yost Pool: Envisioning the Future Here one year and gone the next? Part Three
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
This article is the third in a series of four about the future of Yost Park pool, owned and operated by the city of Edmonds. Readers are invited to respond to the information in these articles to help point the city in the direction it should take in preserving or rebuilding the city’s 38 year-old pool for up-coming generations of swimmers.
Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center has new name
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center has changed its name to Edmonds Heights K-12.
Graduation rates on rise for Edmonds schools
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
High school students in the Edmonds School District are graduating at a greater rate than they did in 2005, and the graduating Class of 2010 is likely no exception.
Hazelwood Running Club runs laps for Clothes for Kids
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
During the month of May, the Hazelwood Elementary Running Club in Lynnwood did something very special.
Wenatchee Youth Circus coming to town
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Wenatchee Youth Circus is coming to Edmonds. On July 13, at 7 p.m., and July 14, at 1 and 7 p.m., at the
Edmonds Civic Center at 6th & Bell.
