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October 2009
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…
Council Position 1: Who are you voting for?
Priya Cloutier or Michael Plunkett? Tell us your choice here. [polldaddy poll=2131282]
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…
Support the Warriors: Friday night homecoming game vs. Terrace
It’s high school football under the lights, and even better, it’s homecoming for Edmonds-Woodway High School! Kick-off for the Edmonds-Woodway vs. Mountlake Terrace contest is at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct….
Edmonds, FD 1 officials meet face-to-face about fire service merger
Here’s a more detailed summary of last night’s meeting between the Edmonds City Council and Snohomish Fire District 1 Commissioners, which included a wide-ranging discussion about merging fire services. Fire…
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…
Special City Council meeting tonight with Fire District 1 officials
The Edmonds City Council will hold a special meeting tonight, Oct. 13, starting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, to discuss the contract offer that Snohomish County Fire District…
Time for dogs to howl at Halloween bash Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 17 is the Fifth Annual Halloween Howl at the Edmonds off-leash dog park, 498 Admiral Way, south of Marina Beach. Bring your dog between 11 a.m. and 2…
Shots fired and police arrive – only to find movie-making in progress!
Make-believe drama became true life for a local film crew last Saturday evening, Oct. 10, when an Edmonds Police K-9 unit happened upon a gun-fight scene behind the Burlington Coat…
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Street Strut draws over 400 to support Edmonds district schools
More than 400 supporters of Edmonds School District schools participated in this morning’s Bill Hamilton Memorial 5K Street Strut, with all proceeds going to enhance classroom learning. Organizers of the…
Dog attack reported at Edmonds off-leash dog beach
If you plan on taking your dog to the Edmonds dog beach, be on the look out for a heavily tattooed man in his late 20s or early 30s (reported…
Make sure your child rides the school bus next week!
If your child usually rides an Edmonds School District bus, make sure that he or she rides next week. That’s when drivers will count each student who rides the bus…
Reminder: No school in Edmonds tomorrow
Parents of children attending Edmonds public schools, take note: Friday, Oct. 9, is a non-school day. Teachers WILL be in school, using this time for professional development activities. Classes resume…
Wine tasting and movies with a message at Edmonds PCC
Did you know that our own Edmonds PCC Natural Market offers terrific community events, including weekly wine tastings on Thursdays? For just $5 per person, paid at the door, you…
City Council urged to slow down review of possible deal with Fire District 1
Conflicting numbers regarding costs, and concerns about a fast-moving process that citizens don’t understand, highlighted Tuesday night’s exploration by the Edmonds City Council regarding the pros and cons of entering…
72nd Avenue will close for construction starting today
Starting today (Tuesday, Oct. 6), 72nd Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Olympic View Drive and 181st Street, according to the City of Edmonds. The road detour is…
Should the Edmonds Fire Department be sold?
While it’s easy to dismiss this topic with a clever headline — Fire Sale, anyone? — this is serious business for the City of Edmonds. After all, the Edmonds Fire…
Reminder: 5th Avenue and Dayton Street intersection closed Oct. 5-9
The 5th Avenue and South Dayton Street intersection in downtown Edmonds will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 5 to replace deteriorating pedestrian crosswalks. The intersection closure, running through Oct. 9,…
More than 200 registered for Street Strut – are you?
Just received an update from the Public Education Foundation’s Patrice Kettner regarding next Saturday’s (Oct. 10) Bill Hamilton Memorial Street Strut. She reports that over 200 runners/walkers and 50 volunteers…