Edmonds City Councilmembers covered a range of issues during their three Tuesday committee meetings, from a possible name change for the Edmonds Diversity Commission to an agreement with Snohomish County…
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Edmonds City Council Saturday set to discuss new emergency ordinance for Highway 99-area projects
In a continuation of its Dec. 6 meeting, the Edmonds City Council will meet at noon Saturday, Dec. 10 to further discuss ways to address concerns voiced by residents of…
Edmonds Police Blotter: Nov. 17-22, 2022
Nov. 17 9400 block 244th Street Southwest: An adult reported missing from a residence was located by another agency in California. 8200 block 53rd Avenue West: Edmonds PD provided a…
Good works: Boys collect trash for service project
Challenged by a church leader to complete a community service project, a group of boys from several local schools decided to spend a few hours Saturday, Nov. 19 picking up…
State ferries to honor veterans Nov. 11 with whistle tribute, flying of U.S. military service flags
At 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all operating Washington State Ferries vessels underway will sound their whistles in tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the people who…
Scene in Edmonds: Downtown at dusk
Final dates scheduled for Edmonds Marsh volunteer restoration work, with next one Aug. 31
Volunteers have scheduled the final dates for this summer’s restoration work at the Edmonds Marsh along Highway 104. According to project leader Joe Scordino, there’s one volunteer work party this…
Woodway Town Council Aug. 15 to discuss urban forest fires, 2nd quarter financial report
The Woodway Town Council will meet starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. Among the items on the agenda: a discussion on urban forest fires and the town’s second quarter 2022…
Council OKs addition of new jobs, repeals city’s gun storage law
The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday night meeting approved staff requests to add two new jobs and expand two positions from part-time to full-time roles. The council also repealed the…
Military Wire: Best military-friendly colleges of 2022
The pursuit of continual knowledge and experience is part of the military culture. To advance in rank, one needs to pursue continual education and look for opportunities to grow. It…
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Edmonds Art Beat: ARTSplash, Art Walk plus upcoming seasons for Olympic Ballet and Driftwood Players
ARTSplash 2022 annual show and sale Edmonds-based ArtistsConnect group is holding its annual ARTSplash 2022 show this weekend. The show runs Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 5…
Verdant Health Commission awards $2.3 million in grants to community organizations
The Verdant Health Commission recently approved more than $2.3 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations to support community health through its recent competitive application process. The requests granted by…
City of Edmonds answers Hwy 99 construction questions during project kickoff
The City of Edmonds Thursday, June 16 hosted the official kickoff for the long-awaited Highway 99 Revitalization Project. Approximately 20 people attended the virtual event to learn more and ask…
After eight years leading Edmonds Chamber, Greg Urban reflects on life, fatherhood and the future
“No question about it, leaving Edmonds is bittersweet,” said Edmonds Chamber President and CEO Greg Urban as he reflected on his eight-year stint at the organization’s helm. “I’ve built up…
Three days of free access to state parks coming in June
In honor of three different events, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is providing the public with a free day of access to state parks on three days in…
After weather-related delays, WSDOT reschedules SB 1-5 lane reductions to this weekend
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – we’re planning to reduce lanes on southbound I-5 from I-90 to Spokane Street this weekend to replace old expansion joints. Lane…
Behind the scenes: Digging into the history of the Edmonds Cemetery
Introducing a new monthly feature, Behind the scenes, by the Edmonds husband-and-wife team of Sam Spencer and Diana Sheiness. Cliff Edwards became the sexton at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery in 1990,…
Mother’s Day gift idea: Tea in a box
The British Robins, a local Daughters of the British Empire chapter, is offering a Mother’s Day gift idea: tea in a box for $25 — with all profits going to…
Snohomish PUD hosting virtual workshop on Lower Snake River dams April 26
The Snohomish County PUD Commission is hosting a virtual workshop Tuesday, April 26 on the impacts of the Lower Snake River dam operations to PUD customers. Currently, most of PUD’s…
In return to annual spring event, Floretum volunteers get planting
After a two-year hiatus, an estimated 30 Edmonds Floretum Garden Club members and volunteers were back at it with a vengeance on Tuesday morning, filling the 100 hanging flower baskets…
Health department: Overdose deaths in Washington top 2,000 in 2021 and continue to rise
New data from the Washington State Department of Health show that deaths from drug overdoses continue to increase for Washington residents. Provisional data as of April 4 show drug-related overdose…
Passionate about environmental issues? Community Action Training School begins in May
Those with an interest in environmental issues are invited to attend Community Action Training School, a free training program on scientific issues including watershed health, clean water, native plants and salmon…
Edmonds scenic: Sunday’s twilight glow
Pianists Nicole Wang, August Baik to perform with Cascade Symphony for March 7 ‘Return to Life’ concert
Two young and highly accomplished pianists will each perform as soloists with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra – under the direction of Maestro Michael Miropolsky – for its next concert, “Return…