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Yost swimmers make a showing to protest City charge for Cascade Swim Club

Key takeaways: Swimmers ask council to find another way to cover Yost Pool expenses. Council discusses mid-biennial budget adjustments but more work to do. Councilmembers approve North Bowl Hub...

Council to hold public hearing on mid-biennial budget modifications Dec. 9

A public hearing regarding the City of Edmonds' proposed mid-biennial budget modifications is among the items on the Edmonds City Council agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 9. According to the council agenda,...

Edmonds Council narrowly approves doubling utility tax to 20%

Key takeaways: Council approves utility tax increase that adds $26 to average bimonthly bill Public hearing for long-term revenue ideas set for Dec. 16 Edmonds’ third-quarter finances on track ...

City council to consider temporary utility tax rate increase Dec. 2

The Edmonds City Council at its 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 business meeting is scheduled to take up the topic of a possible temporary increase in the City's utility...

Woodway Town Council to meet Dec. 1

The Woodway Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at Town Hall, 23920 113th Pl. W. Woodway.The agenda and packet can be downloaded here. You can also...

Residents gather in council chambers to talk taxes, trees and rezones at busy Edmonds meeting

Key takeaways Council approves 1% increase in 2026 property taxes. Residents express support for tall trees as critical areas ordinance update wraps up. Residents again call for change to...

Edmonds City Council adds public hearing on revenue sources to Nov. 25 meeting

The Edmonds City Council has added a fifth public hearing to its Tuesday, Nov. 25 business meeting -- this one on 2026 revenue sources. The hearing will focus on the...

Edmonds residents weigh in on local issues at first ‘listening session’ forum

More than 50 people gathered at the Edmonds Library conference room Sunday afternoon for a listening session hosted by Edmonds City Councilmember Vivian Olson. Councilmember Chris Eck also attended...

Four public hearings on Edmonds City Council agenda Nov. 25

Four public hearings are on the agenda when the Edmonds City Council meets Tuesday, Nov. 25. The public is invited to weigh in on the following topics: North Bowl...

While other cities cut back, the Town of Woodway adds officers, resources and tickets

More officers, more patrol hours, more resources and more traffic tickets. These are just some of the data points in the Town of Woodway’s annual policing update. “Your continued partnership,...

Edmonds kids: Help name city snowplows ahead of winter weather

The City of Edmonds' snowplows are inspected and ready for the winter weather, according to the city, and this year, local elementary school kids will get to name four...

State issues temporary permit for limited flood control work on Perrinville Creek

There's a new development in the decades-long tug-of-war between the City of Edmonds, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), environmental groups and adjacent property owners to balance...

Economic Development Commissioners share their work on paid parking, B&O tax

Meeting remotely for nearly four hours Tuesday night, the Edmonds City Council Committee of the Whole discussed three ideas for possible revenue generation: a temporary tax increase on city...

Councilmember Olson to host Prop 1 listening session Nov. 23

As a followup to the failure of the Proposition 1 ballot measure, Edmonds City Councilmember Vivian Olson said she is hosting a listening session Sunday, Nov. 23 at the...

City of Edmonds transportation improvements underway in next few months

During the next several months, weather permitting, the City of Edmonds will complete multiple transportation improvements at SR-524/3rd Avenue South at Pine Street, and at Olympic View Drive at...

Council to receive presentations on paid parking, B&O tax at Nov. 18 meeting

The Edmonds City Council will be meeting remotely on Tuesday, Nov. 18, starting at 3 p.m. for Committee B and at 6 p.m. for the Committee of the Whole. The...

Council budget workshop explores path forward in wake of Proposition 1 defeat

This article has been edited to reflect throughout that the council is considering an increase in utility taxes, not utility rates. In an all-day workshop Friday, the Edmonds City Council...

Share the cheer with City of Edmonds Giving Tree, Celebration of Lights

The City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Human Services Department is celebrating the season of giving with two joyful community traditions: the Giving Tree and Celebration of Lights. The Giving...

Woodway Town Council to consider 2025 budget amendment at Nov. 17 meeting

The Woodway Town Council will consider a 2025 budget amendment during its 6 p.m. meeting Monday, Nov. 17 at Town Hall, 23920 113th Pl. W., Woodway. The meeting will be...

Council discusses co-housing and critical areas; budget discussion set for Friday

Key takeaways: Community members comment on Proposition 1 defeat. Council delays cultural sales tax and other possible sales tax discussions until after Friday budget discussions. The council holds a...

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