We reported April 23 that the Edmonds City Council voted to place marijuana retail locations on Highway 99. That story was based on statements by city staff during the April…
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Mayor’s guest column: Community Cultural Plan – a plan by and for the community
This submission is the latest in a series of guest columns on city issues, provided by Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling’s office. Have you heard about the newly updated Community Cultural…
My Edmonds News video: April 23 council/staff communications workshop
The Edmonds City Council hired a consultant — Jim Reid of the Falconer Group – to conduct a workshop on council/staff communications. The first of these was Wednesday, April 23,…
Sister city exchange students get ready to say ‘Sayonara Edmonds, Hello Hekinan!’
You could feel the excitement in the room as this year’s group of exchange students met on Wednesday evening for the first of five orientation meetings in preparation for their…
‘Best Book I Ever Read’ poster contest winners honored at reception
A reception for the City of Edmonds Arts Commission “Best Book I Ever Read” poster contest winners — all third graders — was held on Thursday, April 17 in Edmonds…
Edmonds pot shops likely to be located on Highway 99; required buffers limit possible alternatives
Updated April 24, 2014 with latest buffer map The Edmonds City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to approve an ordinance that is likely to make Edmonds’ Highway 99 area the…
Edmonds City Council set to decide pot licensing, zoning rules Tuesday
The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday night will consider rules regarding how to license and where to locate retail marijuana operations in the city. The decision will take into account…
Readers, We need your feedback: Cover the Edmonds City Council communications meeting, or let them work it out in peace?
[polldaddy poll=7980984] There’s no way to sugarcoat this. At times, the Edmonds City Council has had difficulty getting along — with each other, and with staff. As a result, the…
Sgt. Don Anderson named Edmonds’ newest Assistant Chief of Police
The Edmonds Police Department announced Wednesday that Sgt. Don Anderson will be the department’s second Assistant Chief of Police. (Funding for the position, part of the city’s 2014 budget, was…
Five Corners Roundabout construction ready to roll following 4-3 Edmonds City Council vote
The Edmonds City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to approve the lowest bid for the Five Corners Roundabout project, despite misgivings expressed by Councimember Joan Bloom — and echoed by…
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Scene in Edmonds: Fond farewell to Stephen Clifton
Many people stopped by City Hall Monday afternoon to say farewell to departing Community Services and Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton. Phrases like “big shoes to fill, “amazing legacy” and…
Edmonds fishing pier to be inspected Monday
The Edmonds fishing pier will undergo an inspection from 10 a.m.-dusk on Monday, April 14. The inspections will be conducted both under the pier from the boat as well as…
On Edmonds City Council Tuesday agenda: Five Corners bid award, finding money for Civic Center purchase, oil train resolution
It’s a busy Tuesday night ahead for the Edmonds City Council, with the following items included on the agenda: – An explanation of intersection improvements proposed at 76th Avenue West…
Reminder: Community can say goodbye to Stephen Clifton Monday
A reception is planned for Monday, April 14 to say farewell to Stephen Clifton, the City of Edmonds’ long-time Community Services and Economic Development Director. Clifton recently accepted an Executive…
Mayor’s guest column: A tale of two entities
This submission is the latest in a series of guest columns on city issues, provided by Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling’s office. It was the best of times. A new business…
Edmonds City Council to meet in committees Tuesday night
It’s been a while since the Edmonds City Council has had a Tuesday night devoted only to committee meetings (lately there have been a few extra issues that have necessitated…
For fourth straight year, City of Edmonds acknowledged for energy efficiency at City Hall
For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the City of Edmonds for its superior energy performance at City Hall, according to Jim Stevens, facilities maintenance…
Citizens Commission to take up salaries of Edmonds City Council, mayor Tuesday
On Thursday, April 3, and Thursday, April 17, the Citizens’ Commission on the Compensation of Elected Officials will hold a public hearing to discuss Edmonds City Council and/or Mayor salary/benefits…
Stephen Clifton leaving City of Edmonds to take Snohomish County post
Stephen Clifton, long-time Community Services and Economic Development Director for the City of Edmonds, announced his resignation Wednesday. Clifton will become the new Executive Director for Snohomish County, acting as…
Edmonds City Council takes a breather on Sunset Walkway Project
After many months of angst over what to do about the walkway project proposed for one of Edmonds’ most scenic viewpoints, the Edmonds City Council decided Tuesday night to —…
Where will pot businesses locate in Edmonds? Council considers options
With the current moratorium on marijuana-related businesses due to expire on May 14, and with the state having already issued the first licenses to marijuana businesses, the Edmonds City Council…
Smell something Tuesday? Don’t blame the treatment plant, city says
If you noticed a strong smell in downtown Edmonds Tuesday, you weren’t alone. But according to Edmonds Public Works Director Phil Williams, city officials don’t believe it was coming from…
Tourist groups keep rolling into Edmonds
Word from Stephen Clifton, the City of Edmonds’ Community Services and Economic Development Director, is that organized tour groups are continuing to put Edmonds on their list of destinations. Sun…
On Edmonds City Council agenda for Tuesday: public hearing on pot business locations, more discussion on Sunset Walkway
Citizens will have an opportunity to speak their minds Tuesday night about whether marijuana production, processing and retail facilities should be allowed in Edmonds, and if so, in which parts…
It’s time to adopt a City of Edmonds flower basket
Once again, the City of Edmonds is sponsoring an adopt-a-flower-basket program, but as of last week there were only 15 baskets remaining. Flower baskets are $100 each for the season….