Sister City Exchange students and their parents participate in an orientation meetings to prepare the group for their two-week stay in Hekinan, Japan in summer 2014. (My Edmonds News file…
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Discussion of growth options, critical aquifer public hearing among items on March 19 council agenda
It will be a busy Tuesday night, March 19, for the Edmonds City Council as it discussed draft growth alternatives for 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, holds a public hearing on…
Woodway Town Council to meet March 18
The Woodway Town Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 18. Among the items on the agenda: An ordinance to adopt 2021 ICC construction codes Fourth quarter…
New income thresholds for property tax exemptions
In Washington state, individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements may receive a reduction of property taxes. New this year, the income thresholds have increased allowing more Washingtonians to qualify for…
City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming program
The City of Edmonds will be installing raised speed tables in two locations this spring as part of its traffic calming program. The speed tables will be installed on 8th…
Gender wage gap in Washington among widest in nation, analysis shows
The gender wage gap for women in Washington was one of the worst in the nation in recent years. That’s according to an analysis released this month by the nonprofit…
Legislators from 32nd District to host in-person town hall April 10 in Mountlake Terrace
32nd District legislators Sen. Jesse Salomon and Rep. Lauren Davis will be hosting an in-person Town Hall in Mountlake Terrance on Wednesday, April 10 at the Mountlake Terrace City Hall….
How child care fared in this year’s Washington state legislative session
Washington lawmakers this year funneled more money and support toward the state’s struggling child care system, looking to give providers a boost and expand access to day care and pre-K…
Mayor’s 2024 State of City address to focus on city finances
The public is invited to attend Mayor Mike Rosen’s 2024 State of the City address at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28. The in-person event will be at the Edmonds Waterfront…
Inslee seeks ouster of regulatory leader amid tumult at agency
The chair of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is under fire over the use of a racial slur and his passive response to employee allegations of bullying, harassment and…
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Help plan for the future of county’s Evergreen State Fair Park
Snohomish County and the Evergreen State Fair Park have issued a survey as part of the public outreach for the Evergreen State Fair Park preferred plan update. The survey is…
‘Modest at best’: The WA Legislature’s not-so-banner year on housing policy
With 60 days of legislative action come and gone, significant proposals that could have stabilized rent increases, required denser housing near transit stops and increased housing options in rural areas…
March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan update
The City of Edmonds is inviting community members to a public meeting Monday, March 25 where they can share their thoughts about a vision for the Edmonds waterfront as part…
State health department: 2023 Healthy Youth Survey results suggest positive changes in adolescent well-being
The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday released the results of of its statewide 2023 Healthy Youth Survey, and said it suggested “positive changes” in adolescent health and well-being….
Increased costs, environmental review for Highway 99 project, councilmembers learn Tuesday
An update on the City of Edmonds’ efforts to revitalize the Highway 99 corridor — including news of additional costs and environmental review requirements — was among the items presented…
Comprehensive Plan growth options: City launches online open house; in-person forum March 23
The City of Edmonds is in the process of creating an updated 20-year Comprehensive Plan that reflects the interests and priorities of all community members, and has scheduled two options…
Edmonds council committee meetings Tuesday, with 1:30 PM start time
It’s the second Tuesday of the month, and that means the Edmonds City Council will be meeting in is three committees. There’s a special start time of 1:30 p.m. for…
Five takeaways from the 2024 Washington legislative session
Thursday marked the end of this year’s session of the Washington State Legislature. Here are five storylines that shaped what happened this year: Initiatives overshadowed the session Democrats were forced…
January cold snap prompts 5.8 percent PUD rate increase
Snohomish County PUD customers will be seeing a 5.8% rate increase starting April 1. The PUD Board of Commissioners agreed to the rate increase during its March 5 commission meeting….
Transportation Commission to discuss SR 520 bridge toll rates, tech advancements in transportation
The Washington State Transportation Commission will take the first step in considering a toll rate adjustment on the State Route 520 bridge at its virtual meeting on March 13-14 while…
Bills, bills, bills: What passed and failed in the 2024 legislative session
Washington lawmakers introduced almost 1,200 bills this session on education, public safety, taxes, housing and a wide variety of other topics – ranging from Lunar New Year to octopus farming….
WA Legislature ramps up school construction spending
Washington lawmakers approved plans on Wednesday to spend $306 million more on school construction. The funds are part of the capital budget passed by the House and Senate. The legislation…
Economic Alliance Snohomish County presents Coffee Chats: Legislative Session Wrap Up March 12
Economic Alliance Snohomish County is sponsoring a virtual event, Coffee Chats: Legislative Session Wrap Up, on Tuesday, March 12. Attendees can expect to gain insights into the key outcomes of…
Child sex trafficking survivor says update of WA laws will help prevent stories like hers
When Yvonne Hubbell was 16, she stabbed an 81-year-old man soliciting her for sex in self-defense. “He was trying to throw me around and punch me,” Hubbell said of the…
Snohomish County 2024 Transition Resource Fair for those with developmental disabilities March 26
Save the date for the 2024 Transition Resource Fair, running from 4-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Cascade High School in Everett. This is a free community event that welcomes…