http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest features stories from Edmonds Beacon. Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:30 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:30 PDT en-us Copyright 2011 Beacon Publishing, Inc http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/nominees-for-spirit-of-snohomish-county-award-sought/1005495?source=rss Every day, our community is changed by difference makers – people uniting for the common good. These difference makers are as diverse as their good deeds themselves: public figures and ordinary good Samaritans, senior citizens and seniors in high school, and individuals and corporations. United Way of Snohomish County is accepting nominations for Spirit of Snohomish County Awards in four categories: adult, youth, ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/nominees-for-spirit-of-snohomish-county-award-sought/1005495 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:15:30 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/washington-s-lottery-imagines-what-washingtonians-could-do-if-they-won/1003424?source=rss On Wednesday, May 15, the Powerball jackpot rolled over to $550 million, which is enough money to take every person in the state of Washington (6.9 million) out to a nice dinner (up to $75). The largest jackpot in Powerball history reached $587.5 million on November 28, 2012, and today’s jackpot ranks second highest. The next drawing will take place this Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m., and Washington’s Lottery has ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/washington-s-lottery-imagines-what-washingtonians-could-do-if-they-won/1003424 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:41:36 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/help-serve-the-homeless-project-homeless-connect/1002531?source=rss ]]> More than 1,200 homeless people of all ages are expected at this year’s Project Homeless Connect event Thursday, June 27. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cascade High School auditorium/cafeteria, 801 E. Casino Rd. in Everett. The annual event assembles upwards of 70 agencies and resource groups to assist homeless individuals with free direct services including Department of Social and Health Services and ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/help-serve-the-homeless-project-homeless-connect/1002531 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:07:23 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Neil Parekh) Features http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/cancer-survivors-walk-lap-of-hope-to-kick-off-relay-for-life/1002527?source=rss Relay For Life of South Snohomish County will kick off at noon on June 1 with a special Survivors Lap honoring those who have defeated cancer. Survivors will join together to take Relay For Life’s opening lap while the rest of the event’s participants surround the track to cheer them on. Relay For Life is a grassroots fundraising event in which individuals and teams of participants in nearly 5,100 communities ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/cancer-survivors-walk-lap-of-hope-to-kick-off-relay-for-life/1002527 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:04:12 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/float-safely-boating-safety-tips-for-a-weekend-on-the-water/996885?source=rss Opening Day is this Saturday and it’s the perfect time to go boating! The forecast is for sunny skies and warm weather, which means many folks will flock to Snohomish County waterways this weekend. “Crowded waterways on Opening Day create a need for increased safety awareness from all boaters,” said Lt. Rodney Rochon, commander of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Marine Services Unit. “We encourage people to ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/float-safely-boating-safety-tips-for-a-weekend-on-the-water/996885 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:20:11 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/living-well-with-chronic-conditions/995032?source=rss Senior Services of Snohomish County, in partnership with Edmonds Senior Center is offering a free 6-week workshop called Living Well with Chronic Conditions. The workshop starts on Friday May 10 and meets for six Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All participants will also receive a free book titled Living a healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. This 6-week workshop, developed by Stanford University’s Patient ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/living-well-with-chronic-conditions/995032 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:33:57 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/pud-tips-for-reducing-bills-helping-the-environment/993720?source=rss Snohomish County PUD customers can keep their bills in check this season by following a few easy steps. There are countless ways to save money and help the environment at the same time. Simple Savers: Unplug any 2nd refrigerators not in use (or move items to primary refrigerator). Defrost your freezer when ice or frost build-up is ¼ inch or thicker. Set your water heater temperature no higher than 120° F. Use ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/pud-tips-for-reducing-bills-helping-the-environment/993720 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:38:42 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/250-attend-cancer-center-open-house/996431?source=rss ]]> Swedish Cancer Institute at Edmonds held a ribbon cutting ceremony at a community open house on April 17 at the Swedish/Edmonds campus. Above, David Loud, aide from Congressman Jim McDermott’s office, Richard McGee, M.D. medical oncologist, David Jaffe, chief executive of Swedish/Edmonds and Thomas D. Brown, M.D., MBA, executive director of Swedish Cancer Institute, cut the ribbon at the event that attracted 250 ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/250-attend-cancer-center-open-house/996431 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:39:00 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features