Congressman Jim McDermott will be in Edmonds Saturday, June 16 for a question-and-answer session at the Edmonds Theater with Rick Steves. The event, which is free and open to the…
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Saturday’s Republican Caucuses: What you need to know
Saturday is caucus day for Washington State Republicans, a non-binding straw poll that will provide the winning candidate with bragging rights heading into the March 6 Super Tuesday event, in…
Edmonds would become part of 7th Congressional District under redistricting plan
Edmonds would become part of the 7th Congressional District under an agreement announced Wednesday by Washington state’s bipartisan redistricting commission. The 7th District, currently seen as the state’s most liberal,…
National Women’s Political Caucus honors Wellington, Fraser as Heroines of 2011
The National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington (NWPC-WA) has honored two Edmonds women for their work on local political campaigns. Evelyn Wellington and Beth Fraser were honored Dec. 11 as…
Councilmember Diane Buckshnis campaign fundraiser July 11
Edmonds City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis will hold a campaign fundraiser on Monday, July 11 from 5-8 p.m. at the home of Betty and Brian Larman, 801 Walnut St., Edmonds. RSVPs…
1st District State Rep. Moscoso to host open house at Bothell office Tuesday
For those Edmonds residents in the 1st Legislative District, our friends at MLT News report that newly elected 1st District Rep. Luis Moscoso (D-Mountlake Terrace) will be hosting an open…
Paul Anderson announces candidacy for Edmonds City Council
Paul Anderson, a retired carpenter and long-time Edmonds resident, announced he is running for Edmonds City Council Position 6, the seat currently held by Steve Bernheim. Noting that Edmonds has…
Snohomish County Democrats hosting New Year’s Eve bash
Snohomish County Democrats are invited to a Super New Year’s Eve Bash this Friday night, from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Everett Labor Temple, 2812 Lombard, Main Hall….
News report: Retiring U.S. Rep. Baird moving to Edmonds, may run again
For those who follow politics, here’s an interesting report from Les Blumenthal of McClatchy Newspapers about retiring Congressman Brian Baird, a Democrat from Washington state’s 3rd District, who said he…
Edmonds-Woodway’s Class of 2011 hears from local candidates
Edmonds-Woodway High School history teacher Martin Louie had a simple idea for giving his students a real-world lesson in politics: invite a couple of candidates running for the state Legislature to meet with…
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Gates, Gorton face off in debate over state income tax for wealthy
Two of the state’s most well-known elder statesmen gathered in the Edmonds Community College Black Box Theater Thursday night to debate the merits of taxing the state’s wealthiest citizens to…
Bill Gates Sr., Slade Gorton to take sides in Thursday debate over Initiative 1098
Two distinguished speakers will be taking sides Thursday night at Edmonds Community College during a debate over Initiative 1098, which would tax those earning more than $200,000 a year (filing…
Edmonds Chamber sponsoring candidates’ forum Monday night
On Monday night, Oct. 4, you’ll have a chance to see many of the candidates for Washington State Legislature during a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce….
Confused about Initiative 1098? Your chance to hear both sides Oct. 7
Supporters and opponents of Initiative 1098, the “high-earners income tax initiative”, will meet at Edmonds Community College’s Black Box Theater next Thursday, Oct. 7, the second in a series of…
Edmonds Chamber presenting candidates’ forum Oct. 4
Updated with notes for those who have said that they will attend, according to the Chamber. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a candidates’ forum next Monday, Oct. 4, in the…
Civic Engagement Forum with legislative candidates: Direct link here
We just received a direct link to last week’s Civic Engagement Forum with 21st and 1st Legislative District candidates that allows you to view the show here without having to…
Civic Engagement show with local candidates available for viewing
The Sept. 22 Civic Engagement Forum sponsored by My Edmonds News, MLTnews and Lynnwood Today is now available as a video or podcast through Edmonds Community College iTunes U. The…
Submit your questions for Edmonds CC candidates’ forum Wednesday
Have a question for candidates running for 1st or 21st Legislative District State Representative positions? Email it to teresa@myedmondsnews.com. It may be one of the questions asked by panelists during…
You’re invited to Sept. 22 Civic Engagement Forum at Edmonds CC
My Edmonds News is co-sponsoring a Civic Engagement Forum for state Legislative candidates next week, and you’re invited to attend. The forum, which will be held at the Black Box…
Kenny launches campaign for Snohomish Couty prosecutor
Jim Kenny launched his general election campaign for Snohomish County Prosecutor in Edmonds on Thursday night. Kenny, who is running against incumbent Mark Roe, said he is campaigning to clean…
Jim Kenny in Edmonds Thursday to kick off campaign for county prosecutor
Jim Kenny will be in Edmonds Thursday to kick off his general election campaign for Snohomish County Prosecutor. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the South Snohomish County Senior Center,…
Lynnwood’s Wright picked over Edmonds’ Wilson for County Council
The Snohomish County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Lynnwood City Council Vice President Stephanie Wright as its newest member. Wright will fill the District 3 seat vacated by Mike…
Updated Tuesday: Primary election results for Edmonds voters
Latest results of top vote getters as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. More information at the Washington Secretary of State’s Office website. U.S. Senator: Statewide results Patty Murray (D) 661,810 or 46 percent…
Updated Friday: Primary election results for Edmonds voters
Latest results of top vote getters as of 5 p.m. Friday. More information at the Snohomish County elections website. U.S. Senator: Statewide results Patty Murray (D) 627,159 or 47 percent Dino Rossi…
Updated Thursday: primary election results for Edmonds voters
Latest results of top vote getters as of 4:50 p.m. Thursday. More information at the Snohomish County elections website. U.S. Senator: Statewide results Patty Murray (D) 577,202 or 46 percent Dino Rossi…