In final budget meeting, council raises downtown Edmonds parking permit fees, OKs plan for $5 million levy lid lift in 2026

The Edmonds City Council finished its work on amendments to the city’s 2025-26 biennial budget Wednesday night, approving three proposals aimed at generating additional revenue for the cash-strapped city. Next…

Prep girls basketball games canceled due to lack of referees

The first week of the local 2024-2025 high school girls basketball season has gotten off to a rocky start, hindered by a slew of game postponements reportedly caused by a…

Sno-Isle Libraries presents ‘Sacred Spaces’ with author Jody Eddy Dec. 10

Join author Jody Eddy online to discuss her new book “Elysian Kitchens: Recipes Inspired By The Traditions And Tastes Of The World’s Sacred Spaces,” from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Tuesday,…

Edmonds School District High School Students of the Month for November 2024

Edmonds eLearning Academy Tiffany Simmons Last year, my father passed away, and I was struggling with school. This year, I don’t want to fall behind like I did before. I…

Art Beat: Festive concerts, theater honors and local highlights

Close out the year with cheer at the Cascadia Art Museum 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, and 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14.  Enjoy two opportunities for Music in the Museum…

High school sports roundup for Dec. 3, 2024

Boys basketball Mountlake Terrace defeated Everett 56-39 Scoring by quarter: Mountlake Terrace  12-12-17-15 Everett            12-06-12-09 Terrace individual scorers: Rayshaun Connor 20, Svayjeet Singh 16, Anthony Fuentes 5, Brody Myers-Little 5,…

Inslee orders hiring and travel freeze for state agencies

With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget gap, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered state agencies to freeze “most non-discretionary and non-essential” hiring, service contracts, purchasing and travel. Inslee’s…

Council decides to increase traffic camera fines, pause boards, reduce police budget; another meeting set for Dec. 4

Pausing meetings of non-mandatory boards and commissions. Increasing fees for red light and school zone camera violations. Reducing the police department’s command staff budget by more than half a million…

Jaime Mendez News: Dec. 3, 2024

The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…

Sponsor spotlight: Eclectic and exciting shows await this winter in Edmonds

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Give the gift of experience with tickets to an evening of bright inspiration during the winter months. Whether it’s the mysteriously enchanting sounds of…

Edmonds Planning Board to review revised draft transportation element, Comprehensive Plan Dec. 4

The Edmonds Planning Board will review the revised draft transportation element of Edmonds’ 2024 Comprehensive Plan update as well as the overall plan during a 6:30 p.m. meeting on Wednesday,…

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church  hosting free food distribution event Dec. 11 

Edmonds’ St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will host a pop-up food distribution event at the church from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. The food will be available for those in need…

Learn to make holiday cards and gift tags during SilverKite online workshop Dec. 9

Join Alisha of SilverKite Community Arts on Zoom from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 for a workshop exploring watercolor techniques and winter-themed designs for making cards and gift tags. Sno-Isle…

High school sports roundup: Dec. 2, 2024

Girls basketball Lake Stevens defeated Meadowdale 66-55 No details reported Records (league and overall): Lake Stevens 1-0; Meadowdale 0-1 Meadowdale next scheduled game: at Kamiak; Wednesday, Dec. 4; 7:15 p.m….

Two lanes of I-5 closed overnight Dec. 4 and 5 through Seattle for sign work

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 5, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close two lanes on Interstate 5 in Seattle for Revive I-5…

Economic Alliance hosting virtual update on affordable housing and homelessness Dec. 10

Economic Alliance Snohomish County  (EASC) invites the community to participate in a discussion focusing on housing and homelessness in Snohomish County. The virtual event will take place from 8:30-9:30 a.m….

The Local Music Scene: All about the holidays

It’s an Edmonds Kind of Christmas! And we even have our own song to enjoy it. Local Edmonds crooner (and motivational speaker, author, consultant and songwriter) Richard Taylor Jr. released…

First bills drop ahead of WA’s 2025 legislative session

Washington lawmakers have begun teeing up legislation ahead of the 2025 session. Monday marked the first day they could pre-file bills. Legislators will have 105 days to push their ideas…

Commentary: It’s time to become an informed voter on fire and EMS service choices

The future of fire and emergency medical services is a big decision facing the community and will be discussed Tuesday, Dec. 3, during a special council meeting starting at 5…

Jaime Mendez News: Dec. 2, 2024

The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…

Community Transit board considers 2025 budget and changes to reduced fares Dec. 5

The Community Transit Board of Directors will consider the 2025 budget and the fare adjustments during their Thursday, Dec. 5. Other agenda items include the employee service awards and the…

Sponsor spotlight: Understanding tax terms — contemporaneous records

If you have problems getting to sleep at night and you turn to the IRS tax code for help, you might find some vocabulary that is very foreign to you….

Edmonds St. Alban’s Episcopal Church to hold ‘A Christmas Carol’ reading on Dec. 7

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will hold a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ classic story A Christmas Carol at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.  The story tells the tale…

Reminder: LETI hosting Christmas Bazaar to support local Latino artists Dec. 7

The Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) invites the public to its first Feria de Emprendedores: A Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the LETI…

County asks residents to report November windstorm damage

The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has launched an online survey to help residents report damage from the high winds that raced through the community starting Nov. 19, 2024….

Edmonds family raises awareness about daughter’s rare skin disorder

Harper Foy, 9, ran around the soccer field at Edmonds Civic Field while her father, Kevin Foy, chased her with a small, orange football in his hand. He threw the…

Edmonds Floretum Garden Club wreath sale Dec. 7

The elves at the Edmonds Floretum Garden Club are busy crafting artful and clever wreaths, mug arrangements and swags for your upcoming holiday needs. Made from locally sourced greens, these…

Fees that pay for WA homelessness programs running short

State funds that pay for homelessness services in Washington are running low, and the Legislature may need to find extra money to avoid program cuts. The Department of Commerce anticipates…

Time to register for Alderwood Little League spring season

For those baseball and softball players living in the Edmonds School District east of Highway 99, it’s time to register for the 2025 Alderwood Little League spring season. See the…

Reminder: Learn how to make family history fun during holidays at Dec. 4 meeting

The holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends. Why not use that time to learn a little family history?  Starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec….

Walking tour of Edmonds Waterfront Center Dec. 4

Learn how the Edmonds Waterfront Center continues to evolve during a free walking tour on the first Wednesday of each month, with the next one set for Dec. 4. Have…

Reader View: Let’s extend the deadline for finalizing the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan

An open letter to the Edmonds City Council and Mayor: I can’t imagine how stressful this holiday season has been for all of you, given the financial state of the…

Celebrate the season at Edmonds-Woodway High School’s 2024 Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 8

The Edmonds-Woodway High School (EWHS) Music 2024 Holiday Craft Fair returns on Sunday, Dec. 8, bringing festive cheer and unique finds to the community. The event runs from 10 a.m….

Public invited to weigh in on RFA annexation at Dec. 3 Edmonds City Council meeting

Consider joining the South Snohomish County Regional Fire Authority (RFA) or enter into a new interlocal agreement with South County Fire? Those are among the options before the Edmonds City…

Winter recipes with seasonal root vegetables focus of Dec. 10 Verdant cooking demo

Discover the versatility of root vegetables during a Verdant Health-sponsored cooking demonstration from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The…