Send us your Halloween photos!

Our first Halloween photo submission is from the Cloutier family, who participated in the downtown Edmonds trick-or-treat event Saturday night. Todd Cloutier reports that he and his wife Priya, who is running for Edmonds City Council, and their two sons (Phoenix, left, and Pascal) gave away "over a thousand lollipops, 2,000 stickers, and five gallons [...]
Written on October 31, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Events,Edmonds People | 1 Comment

Edmonds Police Blotter

Among the police reports pulled from the Edmonds Police Department for the week ending Oct. 29, 2009: Friday, Oct. 23, Olympic View Drive and Puget Drive: A male driver fled on foot following a traffic stop. The driver was tracked by the K-9 unit and captured, then arrested and booked into the Lynnwood jail. Saturday, [...]
Written on October 30, 2009 | Posted in News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Grand opening for new arts school at former Woodway Elementary

The former Woodway Elementary School in Edmonds, which the Edmonds School District closed last year as a cost-saving measure, has become the new home to the private Crescendo Artistic Environment School Woodway, a preschool-6th grade school that combines arts and academic education. Edmonds residents can learn more about the school during an open house on [...]
Written on October 30, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds People,Edmonds Schools | Leave a comment

Who is your choice for City Council Position 2

Strom Peterson or Diane Buckshnis?
Written on October 29, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Contract signaling a move toward regional fire service?

In the end, the Edmonds City Council debate over whether to pay Snohomish County Fire District 1 to provide fire service to Edmonds residents -- at the cost of $6.2 million -- focuses on two things: saving money in the short run and moving the city closer to what many officials think is inevitable anyway [...]
Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,News,Public Safety | 2 Comments

City Council set to make fire service decision next Monday

The Edmonds City Council at its meeting last night decided that it will hold one more public hearing next Monday, Nov. 2 on a 20-year contract with Snohomish County Fire District. The council is likely to take a final vote on the preferred option, Option 4, on that date. Under Option 4, the city would [...]
Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Close to home: Halloween happenings in Edmonds Saturday

Its an Edmonds Kind of Halloween! Take advantage of the fact that Halloween is on a Saturday this year and enjoy the many adventures that Edmonds businesses and organizations have put together for Edmonds families and visitors. Heres a list of four events that the whole family will enjoy: 1. Start your afternoon at the [...]
Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Events,Edmonds Library,Edmonds Shopping | 1 Comment

Free travel journaling class in Edmonds Thursday

If youve ever tried to keep a travel diary and felt that your writing didnt fully capture the spirit of your journey, or if youve given up on writing because there was just so much else to do during your vacation, award-winning travel humorist Dave Fox offers help in a free class in Edmonds this [...]
Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Events,News | Leave a comment

Tim Eyman makes his case for Initiative 1033

Tim Eyman offers no apologies for continuing to submit his famous anti-government-spending initiatives to Washington state voters, including Initiative 1033, which appears on the current election ballot. Eyman spoke last night at a town hall meeting at Edmonds Community College, moderated by Edmonds City Council President D.J. Wilson, which was taped for the local public [...]
Written on October 27, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Here's your chance to comment on future of Edmonds fire service

The Edmonds City Council will take public comment tonight on two options for fire service in the City of Edmonds: 1. Enter into a 20-year contract with Snohomish County Fire District 1 under which the city would sell the fire engines, aid cars and equipment to Fire District 1, but keep the fire stations, land [...]
Written on October 27, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Edmonds Library book sale a great — and ‘green’ — success

Thanks to the generosity of the community and local grocery stores, last weekends Friends of the Edmonds Library book sale raised more than $8,000 to fund unmet Edmonds Library needs, and also raised awareness about protecting the environment. "This year, instead of using plastic bags for our close-out sale, we gave each shopper reusable bags [...]
Written on October 27, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Library,News | Leave a comment

Safe, dry trick-or-treating Thursday at EWHS!

Bring your kids to Edmonds-Woodway High School this Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. for Spooky Street -- an annual tradition in Edmonds! High schoolers transform the halls of EWHS into a safe, dry trick-or-treat paradise. Admission is three canned food items, to be donated to the Edmond Food Bank. Enter on the lower level [...]
Written on October 26, 2009 | Posted in Featured | 1 Comment

Speakers offer energy-saving tips for homeowners

Even if you havent been paying a lot of attention to all the recent talk about sustainability and climate change, its likely, especially as the colder weather sets in, that youve been thinking about the benefits of a more energy-efficient home. Lower heating costs and a warmer house, for starters. (Or a cooler home during [...]
Written on October 26, 2009 | Posted in Featured,Sustainability and the Environment | Leave a comment

Written on October 24, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Furry Festival at Firdale Village Saturday

Furry friends will gather at Firdale Village from noon-4 p.m. Saturday for the first-ever Firdale Furry Festival. Dogs and their owners will be treated to a sidewalk sale featuring art, antiques, pet services and supplies, pet treats and jewelry, plus canine water therapy demonstrations. Enjoy a chair massage while your canine companion is treated to [...]
Written on October 24, 2009 | Posted in Pets | 1 Comment

Fraley-Monillas, Petso face off for Council Position 3

Of the three Edmonds City Council races before voters this election, Position 3 does not include an incumbent -- thanks to a tight primary election in which current Councilmember Ron Wambolt was ousted -- by seven votes -- in favor of former councilmember Lora Petso and top primary vote-getter Adrienne Fraley-Monillas. Despite that drama -- or maybe because [...]
Written on October 23, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Dogs show off during Halloween Howl

Photos from last weekends Halloween Howl, sponsored by Off-Leash Area-Edmonds at the Edmonds dog beach. Dogs and humans alike got into the spirit of the 5th annual event, with dogs of all sizes and breeds showing off their costumed selves for the camera.
Written on October 22, 2009 | Posted in Featured,Pets | 1 Comment

Tonight: Bright ideas for saving energy in your home or business

Sustainable Edmonds is presenting a series of meetings on home and business energy efficiency, and the first one is tonight, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in Port of Edmonds conference room, 326 Admiral Way. There is no admission charge, but donations to the non-profit organization are welcome. Speakers will be Fred Mitchell of Energy EcoStrategies [...]
Written on October 21, 2009 | Posted in Sustainability and the Environment | Leave a comment

City Council moves closer to fire decision; votes to allow chickens

The Edmonds City Council moved closer Tuesday night to deciding whether to approve the sale of City of Edmonds fire services to Snohomish County Fire District 1, agreeing to narrow the choice to two scenarios: 1) contracting for fire service, which would include selling fire apparatus and equipment to District 1, but retaining ownership of [...]
Written on October 21, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Public Safety,Sustainability and the Environment | 1 Comment

On City Council Agenda tonight: Fire services, transportation, chickens

The Edmonds City Council will tackle a meaty agenda tonight - in more ways than one. The council will hold a public hearing and then vote on a preferred scenario for City of Edmonds fire services, based on current budget forecasts; will discuss a 2009 City Transportation Plan that prioritizes pedestrian and non-motorized projects, and [...]
Written on October 20, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Edmonds Traffic | Leave a comment

Written on October 20, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Edmonds City Council Position 2: Strom Peterson vs. Diane Buckshnis

The race for Edmonds City Council Position 2, with incumbent Strom Peterson facing challenger Diane Buckshnis, has showcased an interesting contrast of styles: Peterson states on his website that he has "the temperament to discuss contentious issues in a productive way," while Buckshnis has been unafraid during recent council meetings to raise questions about the [...]
Written on October 19, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Council Position 1: Who are you voting for?

Priya Cloutier or Michael Plunkett? Tell us your choice here.
Written on October 17, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Ballots for local races coming your way

Expect to see ballots in your mail soon for the November general election. Edmonds voters will be asked to vote in three local races for City Council (all contested), two for school board (one seat contested, one unopposed) and municipal court judge (also an uncontested position). The top issue facing all City Council candidates is [...]
Written on October 15, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | 4 Comments

Support the Warriors: Friday night homecoming game vs. Terrace

Its high school football under the lights, and even better, its homecoming for Edmonds-Woodway High School! Kick-off for the Edmonds-Woodway vs. Mountlake Terrace contest is at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at Edmonds Stadium (7600 212th St., across from Stevens Hospital), with a half-time show featuring the coronation of homecoming royalty, entertainment and more. Bring [...]
Written on October 15, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds Schools,Edmonds Sports | Leave a comment

Edmonds, FD 1 officials meet face-to-face about fire service merger

 Heres a more detailed summary of last nights meeting between the Edmonds City Council and Snohomish Fire District 1 Commissioners, which included a wide-ranging discussion about merging fire services. Fire District 1 Chief Ed Widdis started the meeting with a presentation on the districts organizational structure and staffing.  Fire District 1 is based in Everett [...]
Written on October 14, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government | Leave a comment

Courtship between Edmonds, Fire District 1 continues

The courtship between the Edmonds City Council and Snohomish County Fire District 1 continued in the City Council chambers last night, as Fire District 1 commissioners joined the council members and Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson for coffee, cookies and a roundtable discussion about the pros and cons of the agreement. The City Council scheduled last [...]
Written on October 14, 2009 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Public Safety | Leave a comment

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