The Snohomish County League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum for Snohomish County Council Districts 2 and 3 on July 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Public Meeting…
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What’s next for emergency access on the Edmonds waterfront?
A few updates related to the Edmonds City Council’s 4-3 decision Tuesday night to halt the Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector project, which would have provided emergency access to the Edmonds…
Deadline for Citizens’ Housing Commission application June 21
June 21 is the new date for Citizens’ Housing Commission applications to be considered by the Edmonds City Council. The council approved the longer timeline to ensure more people had…
From the Edmonds Development Services Director: Climate protection — We all have a role
Why should Edmonds do anything to protect our climate? After all, we are just one community among many. The question is similar to one person asking “Why should I take…
5th and Dayton intersection to be closed June 20-21
City of Edmonds Public Works says the 5th and Dayton intersection will be closed to traffic both Thursday and Friday, June 20 and 21. Crews have been working during the past…
Edmonds Senior Center parking lot to close for a year, starting week of June 24
The Edmonds Senior Center parking lot will officially close the week of June 24, and is expected to remain closed for the next year while construction activities take place. During…
City Council set to decide Tuesday whether to fund next stage of waterfront connector design
The burning question before the Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday, June 18 meeting: Whether it should fund the next phase of design for an overpass that would run from…
Reminder: Edmonds Diversity Commission launches ‘I am Edmonds’ story-telling project
Now through Aug. 6, Edmonds residents are encouraged to share their personal stories in a new project launched by the Edmonds Diversity Commission entitled “I am Edmonds. This is my story.” This…
Snohomish County PUD summertime work aimed at enhancing system reliability
Snohomish County PUD says that it will take advantage of the summer weather to make electrical system improvements and complete preventative maintenance projects. The work helps to ensure the PUD…
Next phase of connector funding, plus utility rate hike, dogs in parks discussed at Tuesday council meeting
The Edmonds City Council’s Parks and Public Works Committee Tuesday night heard more about the next phase of work planned for the Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector, which city officials say…
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Changes would strengthen railroads’ oil spill response efforts
Railroad lines stretch across thousands of miles in Washington, often along pristine rivers and shorelines of the state. An oil spill from a train could pose a significant threat not…
5th and Dayton intersection to be closed as soon as Wednesday
The City of Edmonds says that the 5th and Dayton intersection will be closed starting as soon Wednesday, June 12 — part of the Dayton Street Utility Improvements Project. Over the…
Edmonds Diversity Commission discusses story-telling project, other topics at June meeting
From a new storytelling project to a tribal land statement, Edmonds Diversity Commission co-chairs Pat Valle and Anabel Hovig led the commission in a wide-ranging discussion about a number of…
Council committee Tuesday to consider change that would allow dogs in all city parks
Should dogs be allowed in all City of Edmonds parks? That’s the question that will be discussed during the council’s Tuesday, June 11 Parks and Public Works Committee meeting. The…
City Council candidate Monroe stresses experience, inclusion and building a bright future for Edmonds
Before a crowd of friends and supporters who gathered Thursday evening at Edmonds’ Gravity Bar, Nate Monroe officially began his run for City Council position 7. The seat is held…
Wayside horn ‘quiet zones’ not so quiet, but system set to be operational Friday, BNSF says
Updated June 7 with additional details from City of Edmonds. For those wondering why the wayside horn “quiet zones” — which the City of Edmonds announced would go into effect…
Sister City Commission accepting applications for assistant language teacher in Japan
The Edmonds Sister City Commission is accepting applications for an assistant language teacher in Hekinan, Japan for a two-year term starting April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2022. The…
Council discusses possible debt financing for Civic Park; OKs fix to nonconforming condos
How to cover a $3 million funding gap for Edmonds’ Civic Park was the topic of discussion at a special Edmonds City Council study session Tuesday night. Following that session,…
Brad Shipley announces ‘campaign cookout’ for mayor June 28
Want a taste of Edmonds City Planner Brad Shipley’s campaign for mayor? The 41-year-old Shipley is having a campaign cookout rather than a kickoff, at Edmonds City Park on Friday,…
City Council public hearing June 4 on non-conforming condos, special meeting on Civic Field financing
Now that the Edmonds Planning Board has discussed the issue and made a recommendation, condominium owners worried that they might not be able to sell their homes because the units…
Funding for housing, community development topic of Snohomish County public hearings this week
Snohomish County is hosting three public hearings this week to obtain input on how federal funding will be used for housing and community development needs over the next five years….
3rd Avenue and Dayton intersection closed June 3
The City of Edmonds says that the 3rd Avenue and Dayton Street intersection will be closed Monday, June 3 due to road construction. Through traffic will be restricted during the…
Edmonds’ wayside horn system to be activated June 5
The wait is nearly over for Edmonds’ wayside horn system, aimed at reducing frequent train horn noise at the city’s two at-grade railroad crossings at Main and Dayton Streets. The…
From the Edmonds Mayor: The case for the Waterfront Connector
Over the past few weeks there’s been a steady stream of articles and opinions about the Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector. Unfortunately, also in the mix there’s been a fair amount…
Fire service statistics — and more fireworks — at Tuesday council meeting
Council President Adrienne Fraley-Monillas Tuesday night’s Edmonds City Council meeting started with talks about fire service and ended with a fiery response from the council president. At the beginning of…