In Days Gone By: Fred Fourtner — Edmonds schoolboy, entrepreneur, wartime mayor and more. Part 1

My Edmonds News (Columns) 10/29 9:26A MyEdmondsNews

When Fred Fourtner passed away on June 13, 1965, he had lived in the Edmonds area for nearly 80 years. What follows is Part 1 of two stories about his [ ]

From the Founder’s Desk: We met our $5,000 match — thank you, readers

My Edmonds News (Columns) 10/29 7:05A MyEdmondsNews

We re proud to announce that we have met our $5,000 matching campaign goal for the screening of the documentary Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink. Last month, an [ ]

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Oct. 27-Nov. 2

My Edmonds News (Columns) 10/27 4:49A Rory Graves

A Stormy Start to a Spooky Week I an writing this after spending several hours in the candle-lit darkness following a weekend windstorm that left many in Edmonds and surrounding [ ]

Mountlake Terrace High School celebrates return of 30th Jazz Symposium Oct. 25

My Edmonds News (Entertainment) 10/21 6:34A Nick Ng

After a five-year hiatus, the Mountlake Terrace High School Band Boosters brings back the 30th Jazz Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mountlake Terrace High [ ]

Book Recommendation: The Case of the Croaked Coach

My Edmonds News (Columns) 10/20 9:12A Nick Ng

Here’s a mystery served with sass, smarts and a splash of irreverence: The Case of the Croaked Coach by Susie Black. This cozy whodunit is anything but conventional, blending sharp [ ]

Climate Protection: To protect the climate, write a check

My Edmonds News (Columns) 10/12 3:36A MyEdmondsNews

The Trump administration has been terrible for climate protection. We can stop some of what the administration is trying to do, and we can slow down some more. Our most [ ]

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Oct. 6-12 (and beyond!)

My Edmonds News (Columns) 10/6 5:10A Rory Graves

The Priceless Side of Parenting Between fall sports, Halloween costumes and all the new purchases a school year brings, October can be especially expensive for parents. Thankfully, fall fun doesn’t [...

Art Beat review: The Phoenix Theatre presents ‘Ms. Frankenstein’s Monster’

My Edmonds News (Columns) 10/6 5:07A Nick Ng

The Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave. (Firdale Village) Showtimes: Oct. 3-26, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets On a ghoulish, full-moon October weekend, The Phoenix [ ]

Poet’s Corner: Breaking Points, Career Counseling, Fool’s Gold

My Edmonds News (Columns) 10/4 8:50A MyEdmondsNews

Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds-based EPIC Poetry Group. Breaking Points What if my buddy’s racing ’59 Impala Had slid just 2 feet further [ ]

Culture Dose: Fall Shows

S E A T T L E I T E 10/4 6:41A Corinne Whiting

As usual, there s much going on culturally this season to boost our spirits and connect us to local community. Through October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month continues to shine a spotlight on local...

The Pastry Project to Open A Walk-Up Bakery

S E A T T L E I T E 9/24 6:17P Jennifer Liu

Today, The Pastry Project announced on Instagram that they are opening up a walk-up bakery on October 16! I m so excited! A pastry education space in Pioneer Square with a very popular summer soft serve window, their new bakery menu will include...

Restaurant News: New places to dine — plus a reopening

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/21 9:30A MyEdmondsNews

Openings Caravan Kebab at 9711 Firdale Avenue in Edmonds reopened Friday, Sept. 19. The restaurant was closed for more than six months after a driver crashed his vehicle into their [ ]

In Days Gone By: Wages varied greatly in early logging operations

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/21 4:40A MyEdmondsNews

In an article from Aug. 23, 2024, which you can read here, we explored what life was like in Pacific Northwest logging camps in the late 1800s. This article will [ ]

Swifties unite: There is a Taylor Takeover coming to downtown Edmonds Oct. 3

My Edmonds News (Entertainment) 9/21 4:15A MyEdmondsNews

Taylor Swift’s new album, Life of a Showgirl, releases on Friday, Oct. 3 and downtown Edmonds businesses are working together to provide the ultimate Taylor Takeover celebration for all Swifties. [ ]

Art Beat Review: Driftwood Players opens 67th season with Ken Ludwig’s ‘A Fox on the Fairway’

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/19 6:09P MyEdmondsNews

Sept. 19 Oct. 12 Edmonds Driftwood Players, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. Tickets or call 425-774-9600 Farce, like golf, is all about timing – and Ken Ludwig’s A [ ]