- on Building housing Edmonds PCC market for sale; store will remainThank You Theresa Hollis Yeah, I am not surprised. The EWC would have been much better for all. I did...
- on March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan updateThis “invitation to the public” must not include working people who cannot make meeting at 4 PM on Monday.
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processThank you Joe and other commenters who talk about sewer capacity, stormwater mgmt, and the principles of planning that values...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processCorrection Staff; not Council in second sentence.
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processYou are absolutely right Alan. In Edmonds the cart is always ahead of the horse. Our Mayors and City Council...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processThank you Joe, Diane and others! The pressures on the health of Edmonds human and natural environments are set to...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processWe winter in Puerto Vallarta where much of the city is essentially "walled off" from views and access to the...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processOur whole society and the laws/codes we create ping pong back and forth to the extremes of ideology that just...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processIt was our representatives and the governor who approved the bill to increase housing density. If we continue to vote...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around town SundayThank you Pipers
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processJoe is correct. We have long experience with storm water runoff affecting Shellabarger Creek, which not only affects our condominium...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processThe comprehensive plan is quite the disorderly mess. This mess started as a carryover from the previous administration but is...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan process"Seems as though it’s still the Nelson administration intact with poor transparency and pushing his agenda ..." So, some of...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processGreat article Joe! Thanks for pointing out some of the infrastructure issues that this increase in population density will bring...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processThe machine left the station and did many policy decisions NEVER approved by Council or needed for the Comprehensive Plan...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around town SundayHad to look up the bird type and it appears to be a Pine Siskin.
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processI along with my neighbors are tired of the stink coming from manhole covers on our small street! It's been...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programIt is unreal to me that this road doesn't have a sidewalk on at least one side as well, also...
- on Poet’s Corner: Pentecost 1970, Two-Bit Fortune Teller, The Meter High ClubYou are a master at poetic storytelling. It is real-life stuff that is very compelling!
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processDon't let Edmonds become Ballard. Stop the growth initiatives. There are plenty of open lands elsewhere to be developed. If...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programI take issue with using a petition system to help determine whether or not a street can be considered for...
- on Building housing Edmonds PCC market for sale; store will remainHi Melissa, the process of defining a new building height, footprint, parking requirements, landscape requirements, etc. is complicated. The Westgate...
- on Discussion of growth options, critical aquifer public hearing among items on March 19 council agendaIf the city continues to allow the construction of Large apartment complexes they may have some serious sewer issues! If...
- on Reader view: Time to speak up about the city’s Comprehensive Plan processI sent a video to council how California has created the 15 minute villages, which do not work or is...
- on Building housing Edmonds PCC market for sale; store will remainDeb- the Planning Board is not in charge of the logistics for the meeting on Mar 23rd. The Planning Director...
- on Building housing Edmonds PCC market for sale; store will remainTheresa - I just saw your response. I have lived in the neighborhood since May 2006. I really don't want...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programAre these "technical evaluations" available as Edmonds City public records? Is it a coincidence that the "survey of property owners"...
- on Poet’s Corner: Pentecost 1970, Two-Bit Fortune Teller, The Meter High ClubEven when I lived in North Dakota 14 years, I called it Dakota territories. You captured that and how things...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around town SaturdayWe're told it is south of Edmonds Elementary School off of Olympic Avenue.
- on Building housing Edmonds PCC market for sale; store will remainI believe if the Planning Board were really interested in input about Higher Density and where and when, they would...
- on Building housing Edmonds PCC market for sale; store will remainTheresa, You say “It is not for the purpose of changing the zoning map. Those map changes don’t happen until...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around town SaturdayWhere is that bridge located, please? Thank you, v
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programYes Glenn. And like your neighbors who went through this effort to be pushed off to this next year, instead...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programI agree with Gary Newman about putting a speed control on 3rd S. With no stops between Woodway and Dayton,...
- on Building housing Edmonds PCC market for sale; store will remainCorrection: the subject is THE CITY’s proposal to where the higher density will be. The meeting was called for by...
- on New income thresholds for property tax exemptionsThe comment I tried to submit on the 16th didn’t work. I’ll try again. Re: the outreach in the system....
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programSpeed bumps could be less expensive, adjustable height based on speed limit, allowing for more speed controls for the same...
- on Scene in Edmonds: From a budding photographerI especially loved the pictures of the new buds.
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programBut Nancy, the city has already addressed the problems with that intersection with the traffic circle and two way stop...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programFear not Darren, the city will soon be installing a much needed and, surely wanted by all, bike lane along...
- on Poet’s Corner: Pentecost 1970, Two-Bit Fortune Teller, The Meter High ClubI echo Judith’s comments. Thank you for sharing.
- on Passing the keys marks continuing evolution of Edmonds’ downtown business communityWelcome to the Edmonds business community. This town really has needed a men’s focused clothing store. We are so excited...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programI applaud the City for taking this measure. I appreciate speed tables more than speed bumps as they are easier...
- on Poet’s Corner: Pentecost 1970, Two-Bit Fortune Teller, The Meter High ClubYou have a unique view of life and I always want to read more. Hope you publish your own chapbook...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programThese also need to be installed on Dayton Street between 6th and 9th to protect 100's of children that frequent...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programWe are one of 8 neighborhoods who meet the criteria for these speed reducing tables. Because of limited budget constraints,...
- on Barbara Cain: A natural leader, she lived to serve othersThanks to My Edmonds news for giving us news about our friends and neighbors. Ben snd family i am so...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programFYI these are due to the petition form being filled out, signed by neighbors, studied, ranked, then decided on within...
- on New income thresholds for property tax exemptionsSome other resources shared by a reader: The City of Edmonds recently raised the qualification level for utility bill relief....
- on Passing the keys marks continuing evolution of Edmonds’ downtown business communityI remember there was a men's store when we first moved to Edmonds in the early 2000s. How great to...
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programI would love to see one of these on Main St between 7th and 9th Ave. That 2 block stretch...
- on Gender wage gap in Washington among widest in nation, analysis showsI applaud Ms. Yoo and the Women's Commission for addressing this systematic wage discrimination against working women, and I'll do...
- on Building housing Edmonds PCC market for sale; store will remainIt would be a good idea for everyone interested or concerned about future changes to the Westgate area, as well...
- on New income thresholds for property tax exemptionsThe title of this article is about the new max. Income level, but the author never stated what that amount...
- on New income thresholds for property tax exemptionsThe income threshold can really only be met by people living at poverty level or have already paid off their...
- on Barbara Cain: A natural leader, she lived to serve othersA beautiful person-- full of humor, great attitude, and enthusiasm. Gail and I will miss her greatly. Ben still carries...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around towncongratulations of photos taken with closeness and detail.
- on Asian Service Center celebrates a year of ‘quietly serving the underserved’This is incredible. Well done, ASC! Happy one-year anniversary.
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programIt works be great if they put some on 3rd Ave between Walnut and Dayton where there are always speeders...
- on Scene in Edmonds: From a budding photographerBeau, there’s the Puget Sound Camera club that meets at the Maplewood Presbyterian church on 196th and 84th Ave W....
- on Barbara Cain: A natural leader, she lived to serve othersWe first met Barbara and Ben as neighbors in the mid 1970's. Barbara was truly special and all of us...
- on Scene in Edmonds: From a budding photographerReally nice photos, Beau! You have a very keen eye for capturing beauty in nature. And the photo of the...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townThe clouds look like feathers. Beautiful!
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around town WednesdayAmazing photos! Thank you for sharing!
- on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in EdmondsListen to bag pipes at Engel's Pub at 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. or at Very Taki Tiki at 7:30 -...
- on March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan updateSounds like a confluence of problems that a Edmonds crossings type project could largely resolve go figure that some want...
- on March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan updateRoger, if there is still time "to fix the meeting," (your words), just how do WE do that? I just...
- on New income thresholds for property tax exemptionsI know a woman with a disability who lost the house that she inherited from her parents after her caretaker...
- on Scene in Edmonds: From a budding photographerBeau, your photos are beautiful!! I love the focus on the tiny bird sitting among the budding blossoms!! Whether you...
- on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in EdmondsLucy and Sienna are all dressed up and ready to Celebrate!! Couldn’t be Cuter!!
- on City of Edmonds to install speed tables as part of traffic calming programThese will be a nuisance, but a welcome one. It's sad to need to install these, but traffic volume and...
- on Scene in Edmonds: From a budding photographerGreat job Beau!!!
- on Scene in Edmonds: From a budding photographerGreat pictures. Keep up the good work.
- on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in EdmondsHear some Irish music at Edmonds Center for the Arts. On St. Patrick's Day there will be local singers, The...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townCongratulations on these photos! Thank you for sharing them.
- on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in EdmondsThe Northwest Junior Pipe Band will be playing near Daphnes Bar along with other nearby downtown locations from 5:30-6:30 on...
- on Scene in Edmonds: From a budding photographerVery nice photos!
- on Asian Service Center celebrates a year of ‘quietly serving the underserved’Sorry-but today men are under appreciated-We went and served in every war. Fought and died on the battlefield. Every race...
- on Sponsor spotlight: ‘Carried by the Current’ tells story of women’s empowermentThank you for bringing attention to these unsung women heros. Their stories are so valuable and such an inspiration.
- on History: ‘Big Red’ and the Lewis and Wilson family legacyYay Deborah! I agree with you. It was my understanding that a tree root was slightly pushing up the driveway...
- on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in EdmondsAnd where might we find the Doodle Twins on St Patrick's Day? They look like a great couple to party...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townGreat shot, Sam.
- on History: ‘Big Red’ and the Lewis and Wilson family legacyI salute you all for doing all you can to save Big Red. If ya want, I will chain myself...
- on Mayor’s 2024 State of City address to focus on city financesI hope so too John. I know our new Mayor is settling in and I wish he hadn't had to...
- on History: Edmonds’ home life 1885 to 1905 – Part 2Thanks Mr. Wilkes. I always enjoy your articles. This 2 part story of Edmonds is just great. I hope you...
- on History: ‘Big Red’ and the Lewis and Wilson family legacyGreat idea to save trees and parts of our community's history. How about instead of relying on the city to...
- on History: ‘Big Red’ and the Lewis and Wilson family legacyI planted a Coastal Redwood sapling in my backyard with my father Dr. James Tuura in 1971. It is now...
- on Inslee seeks ouster of regulatory leader amid tumult at agencyI believe it was George Orwell who quipped “ If you do not believe free speech includes all speech, you...
- on Mayor’s 2024 State of City address to focus on city financesMany of us would appreciate it if he would also communicate with the taxpayers about this comp plan update and...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townGood one Denise
- on Commentary: Just say no to densityJohn, Excellent suggestion to “update the code and comp plan with only the bare minimum ADU changes required by the...
- on History: Edmonds’ home life 1885 to 1905 – Part 2Thank you Byron for keeping our history alive. I grew up on 4th Avenue and was neighbors to Frances Anderson...
- on March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan updateDarrol, All I want to know is just how soon can I build my two story DADU; rent it and...
- on March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan updateThank you Darrol and Joan!! All the more reason for people to show up on Monday the 25th at 4:00...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townTerrific!
- on March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan updateDirector McLaughlin and consultants are not in charge of policy, that is the City Council's job. Further, the Director works...
- on March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan updateSee Below. The Elected and Staff already know the alternatives for where we will put extra sewage treatment. But will...
- on March 25: City invites public to help shape waterfront vision as part of Comprehensive Plan updateJoan is correct. The recommendation to delete the Edmonds Crossing provisions and change the plan has been dellayed and avoided...
- on Mayor’s 2024 State of City address to focus on city financesThank you Mayor Rosen for also making this available on zoom and on TV. So nice for everyone to be...
- on History: ‘Big Red’ and the Lewis and Wilson family legacySave Big Red !
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I wish to thank the Chamber of Commerce for the candidate forum they hosted at City Hall this last Monday evening. I heard a new word from one of the mayoral candidates that I do not believe I would be able to find in a dictionary. Today I received in the mail a flyer in support of this candidate with one statement on the front: “I will not Seattlize Edmonds.” After the Monday forum, when I asked the candidate what he meant by that word, he characterized it as “Tribalism, divisiveness and the homeless problem” as what he does not want to see in Edmonds.
Letters I have read in this news outlet and elsewhere from people claiming to support this candidate seem to me to exemplify tribalism and divisiveness, the very attributes he claims he wants to keep out of Edmonds.
I went to each of the mayoral candidate websites to find out more about what they propose to do and, more importantly, to find out more details of what each has already done for the city they each would like to lead. When I have been in a position to hire in the past, I learned that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance.
On one candidate’s website the only references to accomplishments during many years served on advisory committees, boards and the city council are vague references to walkways, relieving traffic congestion and increasing economic activity. This is the same candidate who went around behind the council in an attempt to undo a decision to protect what is left of our unique environmental treasure, the Edmonds Marsh, from further incursion by business construction. To me, that Is the antithesis of integrity and leads me to question how well this candidate can be trusted to uphold the will of the council.
On the other hand, Mike Nelson can point to a number of initiatives he has launched that have been adopted by the full council. Those accomplishments could not have been achieved without collaborating with the entire council. One person acting and voting in isolation cannot make that kind of difference. Mike Nelson listens to and speaks for citizens from all of Edmonds, not only a select few. His campaign has been focused on issues, ideas and actions rather casting aspersions on other candidates. My mother used to tell me there are three fingers pointing back at you when you point at someone else.
The candidate whose integrity and behavior point to being the best mayor of this city is clear to me. Mike Nelson is my choice for mayor of Edmonds.
I voted for Vivian Olson for Council seat 5. I did that because she is the most qualified for the position. She has lived in Edmonds for a long time. She has raised her family in Edmonds and participated in every day Edmonds, for along time. She is a Veteran! She understands that we are going to go through some serious changes and she, and 60% of those that voted , believe she was and is our best representative. Its disturbing to see the comments that insinuate that all of us who voted for her are somehow racist. They use the word progressive, but they mean racist. That we didn’t elect a person of color for any reason other then they were not the best candidate, I’m offended by that. I don’t see myself as racist for voting for Ms. Olson. I do see myself as a 40 year resident and participant in this town, whose vote along with man others was intended to put the best representative in place to deal with the changes that are coming. I voted for Vivian Olson because she belongs where 60% of us put her. Why is it that her opponent and her supporters can’t respect that?
Re: Making masks at home
Could Brian Potter share his info. re: making masks for workers? Since he has already done the research, providing a pattern and and needed info., i.e.best fabric, etc. in the “News” would short cut the work for those of us who would like to get started. I have a brother who works in a grocery store and the employer is not providing masks for workers.
Now would be a great time to donate/subscribe to our local independent news sources: MyEdmondsNews.com and the Edmonds Beacon. I’m guessing that advertising is likely dropping during this difficult time – although our collective pocketbooks are all hurting, let’s please not forget that our local news sources are essential and require support to keep us informed (and hopefully collaborative!). I’m sure any amounts would be appreciated- we’re so lucky that we have Teresa and others to provide us with quality local coverage!
Kevin,
I agree with your suggestion. I love to donate anonymously so I can stay humble. Do you know how we can donate anonymously via electronic payments?
As more people go walking in Edmonds, it’s clear that many don’t know the fundamental rules of pedestrian safety. A glaring example occurs on streets without sidewalks, where many people go walking on the same side of the street as the direction of traffic. This is a dangerous and potentially deadly mistake: 77% of car v walker accidents are of people walking just this way. This means you are three times more likely to be hit than if you walk facing traffic. On this kind of street pedestrians should ALWAYS walk the OPPOSITE direction as traffic.
Why?
1. Drivers see you better; the human brain selectively picks out the human face on a complex background.
2. You can see drivers better, which allows you to evaluate their safety and avoid them if needed.
3. Some people are especially at risk for other reasons, especially women and children: if you’re walking with traffic, someone can pull over and offer you a ride since you’re going in the same direction. If you (appropriately) refuse, are you prepared to deal with possible harassment or even violence? Don’t make yourself or your children vulnerable.
4. With Cor19 it’s safer for everyone to be walking in the same direction to minimize contacts.
5. It’s WA STATE LAW, and for just these reasons. You can Look it up.
People walking on the wrong side of the road not only put themselves at risk, but also threaten people walking the right direction by forcing them to step into the center of the road or cross it to avoid them. Would you consider posting an item about this? It’s a safety issue. Perhaps You could get input from the Edmonds police department. Thanks.
Perfect and you are right on every point. How refreshing. Thank you Arthur
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Elyssa — also please feel free to add yourself to our Support Local directory too. https://myedmondsnews.com/support-local/
I’ve been in my home here in Edmonds for 29 years, one issue I would love for the city to bring attention to is BURNING, I have talked with the Edmonds Fire Department , I don’t want to call 911 and have them waste time and resources racing to the scene with equipment and resources for these folks whom don’t care about the air we breath, I have read the city code many times, I have copied and printed it and have given it to the offenders in my neighborhood, It doesn’t matter and still has no effect on them, they still burn both indoors and out, their not heating their home, last week 68 and sunny, Beautiful Day in our State and I have to stay indoors with windows and doors closed because they decided to burn. We need PSA’s and tougher rules, We should be able to call the fire department and request they drive to the address in a FD vehicle, take a photo and send them a Ticket, big ticket. Many people have allergies or breathing issues, Edmonds is still a aging community. one whiff of smoke and they can’t breathe. I know we are all busy with many issues, I would appreciate any help that could be spent on this.
Respectfully
Sunday while driving around the city it was obvious that many have left their decoration for all of us to enjoy: Thank you
They’re at it again ! The Gang of Four, Inslee, Liias, Peterson and Ortiz-Self conspire to raise YOUR taxes, in the name of the environment ! Never mind that state voters have repeatedly voted down such fraud. Never mind that under their ” leadership ” the state employment security department has THROWN AWAY hundreds of millions of tax dollars ! They are willing to ignore the scientific facts with regard to transportation emissions. Evidently nature’s actions mean nothing to them. The wind will NOT blow CO2 into the state from elsewhere. Ignore the fact that supposed emissions are ESTIMATED by a California climate model, modified by Oregon, for Oregon’s use. Hide the review of this model showing it’s flaws. Do NOT discuss the lack of any measured data showing there is impact along WA roads, highways and freeways ! Ask them for DATA showing that such past action by Oregon or California legislation has made reductions ! Listen to their silence on this question ! Watch, once again as they try to ram through a TAX increase that will most likely be wasted ! Are you going to let them get away with this, this time ? !
Nelson (I can’t bring myself to call him Mayor) has become out of control, unhinged, and dangerous to this community. Keep up the pressure and continue to make your voice heard through city council meetings, Letters to the Editor, emails to council members and word of mouth in your neighborhoods. His comments at last night’s council meeting were a complete abuse of power, undemocratic and very partisan. He just threw fuel on the embers burning within so many residents of Edmonds who will not accept this poor leadership and unacceptable, possibly illegal behavior, that Nelson continues to exhibit.