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‘May the 4th be with you’: Says almost everyone on my birthday

May the 4th has become a thing. A “Star Wars” thing, to be exact. Since the first “Star Wars” movie was released in 1977, everything from light sabers to cinnamon bun …

CTE and STEM Expo highlights

In the Edmonds School District, we are proud to offer 15 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways in a variety of high demand areas, including aerospace manufacturing, automotive technology, …

Still I rise: A tapestry of joy, loss, achievement, and struggle

A powerful poem by Maya Angelou, “Still I Rise,” is an anthem of the Black struggle, hope, and resilience. The final phrase “Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the …

What if there’s no ‘there’ there?

M any people move to towns like Mukilteo, Edmonds, and Mill Creek because they like the small-town “feel,” and want to raise their kids or retire in a safe place that has a strong sense …

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Last Sunday, April 29, I returned from a rare outing – just a few hours where I wasn't at home working, my faithful dog at my side – to a chilling sight: My home had been vandalized. …

If you've ever been on the internet, you've probably seen Debbie, the eHarmony cat lady. Her video for the online dating site went viral and now has almost 28 million views. The only issue? Debbie …

Opposed to tall buildings at Five Corners I am adamantly opposed to having four- and five-story buildings in Five Corners and other targeted growth areas in Edmonds. These create an imposing, …

Ferries: Clean and green in the future

Editor’s Note: WSF Assistant Secretary Steve Nevey wrote this piece in conjunction with the marking of Earth Day April 22. When I was offered the opportunity to move from the cruise …

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In defense of planned bike lanes on Main Street

Editor’s note: The following was addressed to Edmonds City Councilmembers. I am writing to request that you support the completion of the planned bike lanes on Main Street as part of the …

Loma Linda: The blue zone oasis of health, longevity

There are only five recognized blue zones In the world: Okinawa Prefecture, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. Blue zones are regions in the …

Save money – pollinate your yards and gardens

One of the best benefits of warmer weather is spending it with family and friends outside in the yard. Having an immaculate grass yard and garden, however, can be a taxing battle with nature.  …

Jerell: Let your soul lead the way

“Our world is but a land of a master jam, get up and dance.”  - Afrika Bombaataa During a chat with a dear friend last year, we learned that we shared a mutual appreciation for …

Wildlife in Puget Sound

As it happens, we had a landscaping service at our home today. The owner, upon completion of their work, mentioned that he saw a group of orcas swimming just off the waterfront directly in front of …

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Lights on for safety bill on hold for now

Now that the 2024 legislative session in Olympia is in the history books, I can't but wonder how many might wonder what happened to Sen. John Lovick’s Senate Bill 6288? But before I answer …

For 20 years: ‘Meet me at the Twig’

The folks at Red Twig like to say, “Drink Coffee, Eat Well, Do Good Things.” It is a fitting tagline for a café where so many busy people like to meet in Edmonds. I have yet …

James Tilton: A slave owner in the Washington Territory

The Tilton River, which flows southwest from Mount Rainier and into the Cowlitz River, was named for – probably named by – one James Tilton. He was the surveyor general of Washington …

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