Democratic Congressman Jim McDermott — who has been in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1989 and has represented Edmonds and Woodway along with all of Seattle, plus other parts…
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Legislative update from 21st District Rep. Strom Peterson
With the start of the 2016 Legislative Session fast approaching on Jan. 11, I am focused on preparing legislation on a variety of topics including improvements to our public health…
Reminder: Edmonds CC to host Snohomish County Executive forum Thursday
Candidates for Snohomish County Executive will appear at a question-and-answer forum at 7 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 15, at Edmonds Community College. The event will be held at the Black Box…
Reminder: Coffee with Harry Wednesday to feature City Council candidates Crank, Teitzel
Continuing a six-year tradition, Harry Gatjens will be hosting a second “Coffee with Harry” get-together with candidates for Edmonds political offices on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at Cafe…
Edmonds Election Watch 2015 video: Edmonds City Council Position 5 candidates
We continue our video interviews with Edmonds City Council candidates: Alicia Crank vs. Dave Teitzel for the open Position 5 seat.
Local candidates’ contributions and funding as of July 10
Here is the latest information from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission on our local candidates’ campaign finances. For each candidate, we’ve provided a link to the detailed breakdown of…
Wright kicks off county council re-election campaign in Edmonds Wednesday
Snohomish County Councilmember Stephanie Wright Wednesday night launched her campaign for re-election to represent the county council’s 3rd District, which includes the cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood and the town…
Chase bill to protect ratepayers’ voting rights heads to House
A bill to ensure that voters in a water or sewer district retain ultimate control over whether a city or town can assume jurisdiction of their district has passed…
Rep. Strom Peterson’s bill to protect honeybees buzzes over to Senate
After passing the Washington State House of Representatives 67-31 on a bipartisan vote, Rep. Strom Peterson’s bill to protect honeybee colonies and preserve pollen-rich food source is scheduled for a…
In 32nd District Town Hall, lawmakers address Boeing tax breaks, oil trains — and take swipe at Liias
You can watch our video of the entire 32nd District Town Hall meeting here. Two Washington State legislators representing the 32nd District — which includes a good chunk of Edmonds,…
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21st District legislators’ Town Hall meeting comes to Meadowdale
Legislators from the 21st District, covering parts of Edmonds and Lynnwood as well as Mukilteo, met with more than 100 constituents at a Town Hall meeting Saturday morning at Meadowdale…
Reminder: Chase, Ryu to host 32nd District town hall meeting Saturday, March 14
For those who live in the portion of Edmonds represented by the 32nd Legislative District, State Sen. Maralyn Chase and State Rep. Cindy Ryu will host a town hall meeting…
Reminder: 21st District Town Hall set for March 14 at Meadowdale High School
State legislators from the 21st District, which includes Edmonds and Lynnwood, will be hosting a town hall meeting from 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 14 at Meadowdale High School, in…
21st District legislators hosting telephone town hall on Wednesday
State Rep. Strom Peterson, Senator Marko Liias and Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self — all from the 21st District — are hosting a telephone town hall on Wednesday, March 11 from 6-7 p.m. There will…
Allen West to speak at Snohomish County GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner March 27
The Snohomish County Republican Party is hosting a Lincoln Day Dinner that features retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Allen West as the keynote speaker. The dinner will be March 27…
On video: Rep. Strom Peterson’s first speech on House floor — What would Dr. King see today?
Freshman Rep. Strom Peterson (D-21), used his first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives to ask his colleagues a simple question: What would Dr. Martin Luther King,…
New video: Panelists explore mix of money and politics at Edmonds Senior Center forum
Snohomish County raises a toast to Gary Haakenson
Coming in October: My Edmonds News TV will feature a video interview with Gary Haakenson in the October edition of our Edmonds Today video magazine. There were toasts and roasts…
New on My Edmonds News TV: 21st District candidates forum
State office hopefuls address upcoming election issues at 21st District candidate forum
The six candidates who will face off in November to represent Washington’s 21st legislative district came together in a public forum on Tuesday evening to answer questions and state their…
Reminder: 21st District candidates to appear at Sept. 16 forum in Edmonds
The Faith Action Network, a statewide interfaith public policy organization, is sponsoring a community-wide Candidate Forum for legislative candidates in the 21st Legislative District on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Forum will be hosted by Edmonds United Methodist…
New on My Edmonds News TV: County Executive John Lovick speaks to Edmonds Kiwanis Club
Snohomish County Executive John Lovick to speak at Edmonds Kiwanis meeting Sept. 2
The Kiwanis Club of Edmonds will host Snohomish County Executive John Lovick at its noon meeting Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the Pancake Haus, 530 5th Ave. S. in Edmonds. Lovick…
Whelpley throws support to Peterson in 21st District House race
Democrat Scott Whelpley, who finished third in Tuesday’s primary behind Republican Allen McPheeters and Democrat Strom Peterson, issued a statement on Thursday supporting Peterson. “I am grateful to the voters of the…
Snohomish County Executive Lovick addresses noon Rotary meeting
Snohomish County Executive John Lovick spoke at the regular meeting of The Noon Rotary Club of Edmonds on Tuesday, Aug 5. “His message emphasized the loving compassion that people have…