City Government

Woodway Town Council to meet June 5

The Woodway Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 5 with the following items on the agenda: A public discussion on Point Wells annexation. First quarter 2023 finance report Review of annual report to the state auditor Review of council representative appointments to regional organizations The council meeting will take place at WoodwayTown…

Yost Pool gearing up for summer swim season

Thanks to a partnership between Cascade Swim Club and the City of Edmonds, the only thing that closed at Yost Pool this winter was a large tree that fell in the parking lot. “The only weather we close for is thunderstorms and lightning,” said Ben Weed, who the manages Yost Pool for Cascade Swim Club…

Scene in Edmonds: Celebrating Pride Month — and a reminder of June 3 picnic

June is Pride Month and the Progress Pride flag has been raised at Edmonds City Hall and will remain flying through the month of June. The flag has the rainbow along with brown and black stripes to represent racial diversity, along with pink and light blue stripes to include the trans community. “This year, recognizing…

Groundbreaking ceremony marks beginning of Ballinger Park transformation

A long-awaited groundbreaking Tuesday marked the beginning of efforts to create a natural sanctuary at Mountlake Terrace’s 16-acre Ballinger Park. Among those attending were 32nd District State Reps. Cindy Ryu and Lauren Davis and State Sen. Jesse Salomon, and representatives from the offices of U.S. Reps. Rick Larsen and Suzan DelBene, both of whom couldn’t…

Everett shelter run by Hand Up Project got $3M in COVID relief despite complaints

Editor’s note: The following story was republished with permission from Crosscut.com. The smell hit Rena Keckler first as she entered the Everett hotel room where her ex-husband, Forest Fraser, had died a few days earlier. Uneaten food had spoiled inside the broken refrigerator. Unwashed laundry lay piled on one of the two beds. Keckler said…

Edmonds 2023 utility replacement construction set to begin June 5

Construction is expected to begin Monday, June 5 on the City of Edmonds 2023 Utility Replacement Project. The work is part of the city’s program to replace and upgrade existing water lines and sewer lines that are reaching the end of their useful service life, are undersized and unable to meet current requirements, or have…

Edmonds DEIA Commission offering small grants

The City of Edmonds Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Commission has opened the application period for the second half of 2023 grant awards. The commission’s small grants program provides funding for programs, events and/or activities that engage, educate or involve the Edmonds community in ways that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Individuals, local not-for-profit…

Edmonds Planning Board agenda for May 24

Among the items on the Wednesday, May 24 Edmonds Planning Board meeting agenda: – Athletic field use and reservation policy –  Introduction to critical aquifer recharge area code amendment The 7 p.m. meeting will be in person at Edmonds City Hall, third-floor Brackett Room, 121 5th Ave. N. or can be viewed online via Zoom…

Applications invited for Edmonds Tree Board opening

The City of Edmonds is seeking applications for a vacancy on the Edmonds Citizens Tree Board. The application form is available on the city’s website or can be requested by emailing devserv.admin@edmondswa.gov. The Citizens’ Tree Board actively encourages the planting, protecting, and maintaining of trees for long-term community benefit. Tree board meetings are held the first…

Riders celebrate Bike to Work Day in Edmonds

City of Edmonds officials joined residents in celebrating national Bike to Work Day Friday with a morning bike ride. The group of 24 participants began at PCC Community Markets and rode through residential streets, ending at Kahlo’s Cantina near the Edmonds ferry terminal. Also joining the ride were members of the Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group,…

Applications open for 2023 Edmonds Salary Commission

Volunteers are invited to apply for openings on the City of Edmonds Salary Commission. The position is a non-paid position. All appointees must reside within the City of Edmonds. The commission works to establish realistic compensation to attract high-quality residents to public service in the City of Edmonds. The commission’s duties include reviewing the salaries…

Council talks about transportation, sidewalks and building stepbacks during Tuesday meeting

Transportation was a major topic of discussion during Tuesday’s Edmonds City Council meeting, as the council held a public hearing on the city’s 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a transportation planning document that identifies projects — with and without funding — that are planned or needed in Edmonds over the next six calendar…

Edmonds Planning Board seeks alternate member

Edmonds residents interested in serving as an alternate on the Edmonds Planning Board are encouraged to apply to fill a vacancy, with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2025. The alternate member participates in board meetings and discussions and, in the absence of one or more regular members, has all the powers of a regular member,…

Councilmembers hear about traffic, crime and parks during Monday town hall

Traffic, crime and parks were the main topics of discussion during a Monday night town hall sponsored by three Edmonds city councilmembers at Edmonds Lutheran Church. The session — hosted by Councilmembers Diane Buckshnis, Vivian Olson and Dave Teitzel — wasn’t an officially sanctioned city council event but rather a chance for the councilmembers to…

Edmonds Economic Development Commission to meet May 17

The Edmonds Economic Development Commission is scheduled to meet from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, with discussion of the following items included on the agenda: – A debrief of the revenue discussion with commissioners during the recent Edmonds City Council retreat. – Creative economy – Family, child and youth-focused businesses/activities Members will be meeting in…

Two public hearings scheduled for May 16 Edmonds City Council meeting

Community members are invited to comment during two public hearings scheduled for the Tuesday, May 16 Edmonds City Council meeting. The first hearing is on recommendations from the Edmonds Architectural Design Board and Planning Board for permanent standards for certain projects zoned general commercial as part of the Highway 99 subarea plan. The proposed standards — discussed…

Scene in Edmonds: Watershed fun for families

Families gathered Saturday at the Willow Creek Salmon and Watershed Education Center to enjoy nature-themed exhibits, games and crafts at the City of Edmonds-sponsored annual Watershed Fun Fair City staff and volunteers from nonprofit organizations were there to share tips on how everyone can work together to maintain a healthy watershed. Topics included stormwater management,…

Coming up May 15: Councilmembers schedule town hall conversation for Hwy 99 area

The community is invited to attend a community town hall conversation, hosted by City of Edmonds Councilmembers Diane Buckshnis, Vivian Olson and Dave Teitzel, on May 15 from 6:15 until 8 p.m. at Edmonds Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 23525 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. There will be no formal agenda; this is an opportunity for citizens to meet…

Jim Willett appointed to fill Woodway Town Council vacancy

Jim Willett has been appointed to fill the Woodway Town Council’s Position 4 seat, left vacant with the resignation of Councilmember Andrew DeDonker. During a special meeting May 8, the council interviewed six candidates for the appointment and ended up selecting Willett, a U.S. Navy veteran who retired in 2010 after selling his recycling business….

Crab larvae reported at Edmonds’ Marina Beach

With warmer weather drawing people to Edmonds beaches this week, the City of Edmonds is alerting the public to be on the lookout for crab larvae that has been spotted there, since they can be prickly to bare skin. According to Parks Department Program Coordinator Jennifer Leach, a beach goer reported the larval crabs, called zoea,…