Art Beat: Drama, book talks, botanical paintings and more

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/10 4:00A Nick Ng

Spotlight: The Spitfire Grill at Ballyhoo Theatre  Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College, 20310 68th Ave. W.
 Sept. 5-21
 Tickets Ballyhoo Theatre Mainstage presents The Spitfire Grill, a heartfelt...

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Sept. 8-20

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/7 8:28P Rory Graves

Clumsy, Messy, Happy: The Case for Doing What Brings You Joy As a teenager, I remember feeling like something was wrong with me because I didn’t have one standout talent. [ ]

Teen Talk: Youth making an impact on arts community

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/7 6:00A MyEdmondsNews

Many teens will tell you they value experiences such as music concerts or food with friends over other material things. This is consistent with data showing that Gen Zs, born [ ]

County Council Corner: A campaign to make Snohomish County family friendly

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/6 8:00A MyEdmondsNews

I believe that opportunities for individuals and families to thrive in Snohomish County is a top priority. That’s why, as the chair of the County Council, I have partnered with [ ]

Poet’s Corner: September Moon

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/6 5:06A MyEdmondsNews

Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds Poetry Group. September Moon Beneath the September moon A flicker of weak light The faint memory of her [ ]

Art Beat: Ensembles, artists and books and American Idol

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/3 8:46A Nick Ng

Spotlight: Evergreen Ensemble in Lynnwood Saturday., Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
 Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. S.W. Tickets here or at the door. Evergreen Ensemble returns to Lynnwood to begin [ ]

From the Founder’s Desk: Double your donation to support community news – thanks to Rick Steves

My Edmonds News (Columns) 9/3 3:09A MyEdmondsNews

A few weeks ago, I had a chance to sit down with Edmonds resident, philanthropist and European travel writer Rick Steves. The topic: How to ensure local news not just [ ]

Healthy Eating: Welcome the new school year with two special treats

My Edmonds News (Columns) 8/29 6:25A MyEdmondsNews

I have been assisting with the PCC Cooking Program Kids Camps all summer at the Edmonds PCC.  Some of the groups include kids from ages 8-12 and others from ages [ ]

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Aug. 25-31

My Edmonds News (Columns) 8/25 3:42A Rory Graves

Lessons in Growth (From Gen Z and Gen Alpha) One of my guilty pleasures is hate-reading think pieces about different generations. As an elder millennial, I remember rolling my eyes [ ]

Summertime Sips: What We’re Loving This Season

S E A T T L E I T E 8/24 7:22P Molly Amber

Summer in Seattle is in full swing, and what better way to toast the season than with a glass of something cold and delicious in hand? From crisp local wines to cider slushies and sunshine-ready...

Day Trip Discoveries: Explore the Sunrise side of Mount Rainier

My Edmonds News (Columns) 8/21 6:40A MyEdmondsNews

Sunrise is the highest point you can drive to in Mount Rainier National Park. At 6,400 feet elevation, it is 1,000 feet higher than Paradise, where so many visitors go. Sunrise [ ]

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Aug. 18-24

My Edmonds News (Columns) 8/18 4:36A Rory Graves

The Golden Hours Before the Rain Summer feels even more magical where we live, in part because the rainy and gray season always seems just around the corner. A few [ ]

Restaurant News: Two new Mexican venues, plus family friendly meal deals

My Edmonds News (Columns) 8/14 5:38A MyEdmondsNews

La Palmera (in the former Kahlo’s Cantina location near the ferry terminal) will open its doors at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. The grand opening celebration will include mariachi music [ ]

Recommended Reads: ‘Crush’: My Year as an Apprentice Winemaker

My Edmonds News (Columns) 8/12 9:33A Nick Ng

Enjoy a spirited memoir that ferments passion, precision and the pursuit of craft. Nicholas O’Connell’s Crush is a vivid, behind-the-scenes journey into the world of winemaking—equal parts romantic...

A Taste of Taiwan This Weekend with So Taiwaneasy Two-day Festival

S E A T T L E I T E 8/7 7:59P Jennifer Liu

This weekend, Taiwan meets Seattle on the waterfront for a two-day cultural celebration at Pier 58! So Taiwaneasy is an open-air summer festival hosted by the Taiwan Tourism Administration, bringing the vibrant sounds, flavors, and spirit of...