In the aftermath of the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office decision to not file hate crime charges in connection with the defacement of the “I Can’t Breathe’ artwork, Edmonds Acting Police…
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County prosecutor’s office declines to pursue hate crime charges for defaced Edmonds artwork
Updated with news that Edmonds police have sent the case to the city prosecutor for consideration of misdemeanor charges. And further updated with Mayor Mike Nelson’s response to the prosecutor’s office…
Edmonds police: Hate crime charges referred in vandalism of ‘I Can’t Breathe’ art installation
A 69-year-old Edmonds man has been identified as a suspect in the vandalism of the “I Can’t Breathe” art installation on the fence at Edmonds’ Civic Park, and Edmonds police have…
Demonstration at Westgate to support people of color July 16
A group of citizens is hosting a demonstration in Edmonds’ Westgate shopping area starting at noon Thursday, July 16 to show their support for people of color in the community. Attendees…
Community members restore defaced ‘I Can’t Breathe’ artwork in Edmonds
The “I Can’t Breathe” art installation on the fence at Edmonds’ Civic Park, defaced with black spray paint, was restored Tuesday afternoon thanks to the quick work of community members….
Artist says On the Fence installation symbolizes ‘a cry for justice of the Black community’
The temporary art installation on the fence at Civic Park along 6th Avenue North was proposed by Edmonds-Woodway High School graduate Christabel Jamison, who wanted to support conversation in Edmonds about the…
City of Edmonds Diversity Commission to meet July 1
After months of meeting cancellations due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Edmonds Diversity Commission is set to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 via Zoom. The link to access…
As COVID-19 numbers rise, organizers postpone July 3 Edmonds Rally for Black Lives
Following comments by officials Tuesday regarding rising COVID-19 numbers in Snohomish County, organizers of the Edmonds Rally for Freedom to Support Black Lives have decided to postpone the July 3…
Rally for freedom to support Black Lives set for July 3 in Edmonds
The community is invited to attend a family-friendly rally to support Black Lives from noon-2:30 p.m. this Friday, July 3 at Civic Field, 310 6th Ave. N., downtown Edmonds. Starting at…
Snohomish County councilmembers hear from citizens on racism, criminal justice reform
The Snohomish County Council held a virtual town hall meeting Monday, June 22 to gather public comments by video conference or telephone about racism and criminal justice reforms. A majority of…
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Edmonds mayor issues statement about hate flyer
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson issued a statement on Facebook Tuesday regarding a hate flyer that was distributed in parts of downtown Edmonds. “This deceptive flyer copied the Black Lives Matter logo…
Reminder: Snohomish County Council to host June 22 town hall on racism and criminal justice reform
The Snohomish County Council will host a town hall on racism and criminal justice reform Monday, June 22, from 6-8 p.m. via Zoom. The council invites all members of the…
District students celebrate Juneteenth with march, vigil and a call for more equitable learning
After a day of marching and supporting Black artists and business owners, a group of about 100 students, teachers and community members gathered in front of Meadowdale High School Friday…
New YWCA Little Free Library dedicated to empowering voices of Black women and girls
Staff and supporters of the YWCA gathered in a Lynnwood neighborhood Friday morning to dedicate a Little Free Library filled with books on racial justice and those written by Black…