News across Snohomish County
Planting Edmonds: Soil is the soul of every garden
I used to dread fall, the October cleanup, the fading blooms, the way everything suddenly looked empty. A far cry from the fullness and color of summer. The garden goes […]
Art Beat: Ballet trainee program, theater, science book signing, ‘The Tea on Queer History’
From OBS to OBT Two Olympic Ballet School (OBS) alumni, Kaeli Pierce and Olivia Friedman-Blixt, have returned to the Pacific Northwest to join Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) as trainees for […]
Kids are Bookin’ It: Young readers learn about friendship and belonging in ‘Plaid Bear’
Plaid Bear, by Patti Saxon and Florence Petheram Illustrations by Taylor Bills Recommended for baby to age 12 Huggable Plaid Bear is a sweet and fun story about a teddy […]
Poet’s Corner: When We Were Young, Memorial Day 1965, Mystical
Here is the latest submission from the Edmonds Poetry Group. When We Were Young In August, when The Night of Falling Stars and Feast of Saint Lawrence coincide, sunflowers begin […]
NW Junior Pipe Band offers bagpipe and drum lessons
Fresh off winning a local championship title for the fifth year in a row, Northwest Junior Pipe Band — based on the Edmonds/Shoreline border — will be hosting an open […]

In an Everett backyard studio, a grove of glass cacti blooms
Manolo Aguilera fuses Mesoamerican ancestry with Northwest artistry in his handblown sculptures.
Art Beat: Americana music, ‘Loud Love’ record show, Edmonds Dolly Day, more
Ballet Folklórico Xochiquetzal celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Ballet Folklórico Xochiquetzal (BFX) brought the rich traditions of Mexico to the Edmonds Library on Friday, Sept. 18, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with […]
Art Beat review: ‘A Murder Is Announced’ delivers mystery, comedy, strong female characters
There is something thrilling about a sold-out opening night and an Agatha Christie mystery. Both make an audience feel as though they are clued in on something special. On Friday, […]
Art Beat feature: Edmonds Art Studio Tour in pictures
On Saturday, I stepped inside the creative spaces of local artists as the 21st annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour offered visitors a behind-the-scenes look at South Snohomish County’s arts community. […]

Reminder: Edmonds Art Studio Tour this weekend
Edmonds Art Studio Tour Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, self-guided List of participating artists Digital map The Edmonds Art Studio Tour officially […]

Sponsor spotlight: Fall entertainment for an Edmonds kind of autumn
Summer may be winding down, but things are just warming up at Edmonds Center for the Arts! A new season is picking up steam with a fall calendar full of […]

Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus both announce new 2026-27 Season
SEATTLE – Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) return to the stage for the 2026-27 season with three brand-new concerts, treating audiences to holiday magic, an intimate look at life’s journeys, and a full-on return to the dance floor. The new season will…