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Applications now open for James Traner Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Edmonds VFW Post

Edmonds VFW Post 8870 is once again offering the James Traner Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. To qualify, students must have at least one sibling, parent or...

Northwest Veterans Museum hosting veterans’ art exhibit with open house Jan. 31

The Northwest Veterans Museum in Lynnwood is hosting Boots on the Ground for Art, a special veterans' art exhibit during the month of January. The exhibit paintings were done...

Heroes Café founder Gary Walderman honored by Northwest Red Cross

Gary Walderman, executive director of Lynnwood-based Heroes Café, was honored with the 2025 Clare Waite Award at the recent Northwest Washington Heroes Luncheon event sponsored by the Northwest Washington...

2025 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil set for Dec. 19 in Everett

The Snohomish County’s Veterans Homelessness Committee, in partnership with Snohomish County Human Services, invites the community to join in honoring and remembering those who have tragically lost their lives...

Help an American hero: Donate during Nov. 11 fundraiser to train service dogs for veterans

Mountlake Terrace American Legion Post 234 makes it easy to show your appreciation for veterans of war this Veterans Day. The Post is holding a fundraiser for Northwest Battle...

Edmonds Holy Rosary Church provides clothing to veterans

Members of Holy Rosary Church in Edmonds recently provided over 300 items of underwear, socks and other clothing for veterans in need and shared through Edmonds American Legion Post...

Here’s how you can support veterans through golf equipment donations

Eight years ago, longtime Edmonds resident Bill Moore founded a program to collect, recondition and redistribute golf equipment to veterans and their families. He has coordinated countless donations, ensuring...

Everett Stand Down event set to help veterans Oct. 3

A Veterans’ Stand Down Event to assist military veterans in need of assistance will be held on Friday, Oct. 3 at the Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Avenue in...

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 announces student essay contests

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post # 8870 in Edmonds announced the details regarding its Annual Student Essay Contests, which is open for all students. Private school and home-schooled...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Resources, toolkit from WA Department of Veterans Affairs

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WSVA) invites you to join their efforts to inspire care and hope among service members,...

Job and Resource Fair comes to Tacoma July 24 for National Hire-A-Vet Day

The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 60 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair Thursday, July 24 at Mount...

Etched in Stone: A memorial to former ESD students lost in military service

The Edmonds School District memorial, now located in the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, commemorates the lives of former students who lost their lives in military service to the United States....

Everett Red Robin to hold special event for Lynnwood’s Heroes Café May 28

It’s not often you hear the words “hamburgers” and “heroes” together in the same sentence, but a special event on Wednesday, May 28 is a good reason to do so. From...

VFW Post 8870 announces student scholarship winners

Edmonds-based VFW Post 8870 has announced the winners of the James Traner Freedom and Memorial Scholarship for fall 2025. Each student will receive a $1,500 scholarship that will be...

Public invited to Memorial Day Ceremony at Edmonds College on May 20

Edmonds College will host its 12th annual Memorial Day Ceremony in person and virtually on Tuesday, May 20. The public ceremony, themed “We Remember,” will begin at 2 p.m....

Local veterans groups unite to help veterans in need

During April, VFW Post 8870, American Legion Post 66 of Edmonds and Vietnam Veterans of America Post 423 (VVA) from Mountlake Terrace united to help fellow veterans in need. On...

PNW Veteran Assist hosts free choir event at Trinity Lutheran Church May 15

The Pacific Northwest Veteran Assistance Program (PNW Vet Assist) and Operation Art to Heal invite the public to attend a concert performed by The Seattle Opera Veterans Choir Thursday,...

‘I like the camaraderie’: Here’s what Heroes’ Cafe does for veterans and their families

Several dozen vehicles filled the parking lot at New Life Church in Lynnwood Tuesday morning. A bumper sticker that reads “If you love your freedom thank a vet” is stuck...

American Legion, VFW posts collecting food, personal hygiene Items for veterans April 19

Edmonds American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8870 will be in downtown Edmonds Saturday, April 19 to collect donations of food and personal hygiene items for veterans in...

Lynnwood Heroes’ Cafe honors Edmonds American Legion Post 66

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25, Lynnwood Heroes’ Cafe Executive Director Gary Walderman honored Edmonds American Legion Post 66 for their financial contributions in 2024. A plaque was presented...

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