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Clinton J. Wright on City releases list of non-conforming condominiums in EdmondsGod help that poor lady whose loan won't go thru, that prompted this latest Edmond's management debacle. Sounds like her...
Margaret Pepin-Donat on Edmonds scenic: Saturday night glowWhat a great photo! I missed the sunset Saturday. Thanks for sharing.
Darrol Haug on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksMost of the comments and discussion deal with condos but the ordinance deal with all multi-family buildings. That includes apartments...
Darrol Haug on City releases list of non-conforming condominiums in EdmondsOver the years city staff has said the Ebb Tide was built higher then the current code. If so it...
Shannon Moser on Scene in Edmonds: That mannequin is alive!She’s amazing!!! The best of the best!!
Diane Buckshnis on Earth Day Volunteers pitch in and pull at Edmonds City ParkGreat article, Larry! Actually there ended up being more than 40 volunteers for the City of Edmonds P&R and Citizens’...
Michael McMurray on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorEvan Nelson, please consider running for City Council We need people who think outside the antiquated government processes box. Brilliant...
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorPlease, Evan, this is Edmonds, no practicality allowed. We are all rich and money is no object. And yes,Darrol, I...
Linda Nelson on Edmonds scenics: Sunday sunsetThe pictures are beautiful! However, it makes me very homesick.
Evan Nelson on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorSorry if this was already covered in the planning, but the army has vehicles capable of making a portable bridge...
Julia Wiese on Scene in Edmonds: Picture-perfect sailingThank you Rosemary for the compliment. 🙂
Cynthia Accetturo on Scene in Edmonds: That mannequin is alive!So admire the Sound Style windows..so artsy and clever and fun..l always wait for the next ones..
Darrol Haug on Community Corner: Tales of a TavernCliff, Dorothy sometimes would decide the kitchen was not open if she did not feel like cooking. Clint, you need...
Elena Pope on Letter to the editor: Have your say about Navy flyovers by May 28When I bought my little condo on a bluff, the last thing I expected to present a problem was the...
joyTrevino on Letter to the editor: Have your say about Navy flyovers by May 28People are complaining about ANY aircraft around Everett, so I assume they will complain about a Growler. I'm so glad...
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorThe very wise bearded leader of the tribe gathered his seven clan elders together and commanded them to form a...
Rosemary Zahnow on Scene in Edmonds: Picture-perfect sailingBeautiful photo no matter who owns the Ship. Julia Wiese: Thank you for sharing.
Gerry Tays on Letter to the editor: Have your say about Navy flyovers by May 28I agree that this is not about patriotism. This is about protecting wilderness on the Olympic Peninsula or more specifically...
Cliff Ruthrauff on Letter to the editor: Have your say about Navy flyovers by May 28"it is about a plane that deliberately creates noise levels that are disturbing and disruptive." Wow! Those mean old Navy...
Susan Morrow on Letter to the editor: Have your say about Navy flyovers by May 285000 Times a year? Nope.
Darrol Haug on Scene in Edmonds: Picture-perfect sailingThis is from their web site. This ship was repositioned from the China market and this is what Here is...
Darrol Haug on Letter to the editor: Have your say about Navy flyovers by May 28This link will help us understand the role of the growler. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_EA-18G_Growler
LeRoy VanHee on Scene in Edmonds: Picture-perfect sailingMost of the Seattle cruise ships go to Alaska on a one week cruise. They typically run from May through...
Roselee Warren on Letter to the editor: Have your say about Navy flyovers by May 28Thank you for your information regarding the `deadline' for responding to concerns about the disruptive noise of the `Growler' engines....
Darrol Haug on Jenna Nand latest entry in Edmonds City Council raceWelcome to the election race in Edmonds, it should be and interesting time. Your link shows your selection to be...
Darrol Haug on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorThe projected sea level rise is driving more than just the height of the train clearance. The estimates of higher...
JoyTrevino on Scene in Edmonds: That mannequin is alive!She is talented for sure..
JoyTrevino on Letter to the editor: Have your say about Navy flyovers by May 28Frankly I don't mind the airplanes. 1) reminds me we are being guarded. 2) also the USA is a great...
Nayantra Nand on Jenna Nand latest entry in Edmonds City Council raceJenna, We are very proud parents of you and older sister, Arleen, for following into your profession and dedicating your...
Michael McMurray on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorCaptain Greiner, Thank you for the information I thought the 10 feet I had been informed was incorporated into the...
Kirk Greiner on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorIn answer to Michael McMurry's question, the railroad required the above rail clearance of the Connector to be 2 or...
Ron Wambolt on City releases list of non-conforming condominiums in EdmondsSo I wonder why the 5-story Ebb Tide condo building is not on this list. It is the tallest of...
Michael McMurray on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorYou’re unabated passion for Edmonds is something Mr. Wright agree or disagree with you’re comments, unequivocally you are truly a...
MyEdmondsNews on City releases list of non-conforming condominiums in EdmondsYes, height is one of the elements being considered -- per the discussion at the council meeting.
Ron Wambolt on City releases list of non-conforming condominiums in EdmondsThe zoning that caused the downsizing was created sometime after the buildings were originally legally constructed.
Darrol Haug on City releases list of non-conforming condominiums in EdmondsCarol the issue is some buildings were built in accordance with the code at the time. In your example the...
Carol Kinney on City releases list of non-conforming condominiums in EdmondsHow does a situation like this happen. if a property is zoned for say 10 units end up with 15?...
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorMike Nelson above. Senior moment.
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorThere is conflict in Mr. Steffy's comment and Mr. Wambolt's comment about how long it takes for the fire dept....
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorDarrol and Barbara, count me in for a $50.00 donation if you get something going. This is a great idea....
Chris Walton on Staff cuts coming to balance district budget, Edmonds schools superintendent saysClarification of my first posting: I believe my posting may have been misinterpreted and could spin off in an unintended...
Ron Wambolt on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorThe 3.8 minutes it takes for emergency vehicles to get to the waterfront and the .4 minutes improvement are times...
Matt Richardson on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorThanks guys.
Barbara Childs on Staff cuts coming to balance district budget, Edmonds schools superintendent saysAs a life long citizen/tax payer of the Edmonds School District, having raised my children in it and now work...
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorRight again Mike, on all counts in my opinion. If there is any chance of a high tide / storm...
Darrol Haug on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorBNSF will likely build the 2nd track in the near future. The missing link in not that long. It runs...
Nathaniel Brown on Staff cuts coming to balance district budget, Edmonds schools superintendent saysVery good points. When I was a teacher in a private school we held a few classes in a hallway...
Darrol Haug on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorSuper great point Barbara! When the prior owner of the Antique Mall/Safeway, now Salish Landing held a contest for the...
Michael McMurray on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorCaptain Greiner, Thank you for your service. You have been intimately involved in this project on many levels. Would you...
JoyTrevino on Staff cuts coming to balance district budget, Edmonds schools superintendent saysChris, I am with you a hundred percent. I remember when one of the grade schools opened in Shoreline years...
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorAs an "ill informed" and probably not "credible" citizen let me see if I understand this. Based on one incident...
Ron Wambolt on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorThere was never two tracks thru downtown Edmonds. BNSF will eventually add the second one in order to eliminate the...
Matt Richardson on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorScot. Very good points. Isnt there supposed to be 2 tracks down there, as one was wiped out in a...
Barbara Chase on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorWe lived in a town which was proposing a bridge over the railroad tracks in the heart of town. They...
Chris Walton on Staff cuts coming to balance district budget, Edmonds schools superintendent saysI have been reading about the Washington State schools financial issues for several years now. Each time I read an...
MJ Livesey on Scene in Edmonds: Classic shipI consulted MarineTraffic when I saw this vessel from the Sounder, and the app reported it to be the S.S....
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorI'm not accusing the Mayor or any Councilmen of corruption or not being deducted to their jobs. I am suggesting...
Kirk Greiner on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorAn excellent letter Jim. I would like to add a few comments myself. The two committees were appointed by the...
Erling Hesla on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorThank you for a very reasoned and balanced article. To paraphrase what you said, I may agree or disagree with...
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorIn Mayor Dave's latest missive about all the great things achieved under his superior leadership, he talks at length about...
Michael McMurray on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront Connector“It is curious how often you humans manage to obtain that which you do not want.” - Mr. Spock
Phil Lovell on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorExcellent letter, Jim-- and factual, which is most important. BL for me, your letter simply validates my previous comment to...
Scot Steffy on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorJim, There are some very troubling issue you bring up when in comes to the facts that you have laid...
Ron Wambolt on Letter to the editor: The process — and reasons — for the Waterfront ConnectorIt is very nice to read these FACTS from a very well-informed and credible citizen. Thanks a lot, Jim.
Ray Martin on Scene in Edmonds: Classic shipI stand corrected. I compared thr NEW picture with the Virginia v. Close but different.
Jenna Nand on Jenna Nand latest entry in Edmonds City Council raceThank you for the kind words, everyone! If you're interested in contacting my campaign or following our news updates, please...
Bonnie O'Brien on Letter to the editor: 2019 city elections should become a referendum on Edmonds ‘viaduct’Please, we need to rethink this span over our beautiful waterfront. Sunset Avenue is such a beautiful walk along the...
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: 2019 city elections should become a referendum on Edmonds ‘viaduct’Right on Mike and well argued in my opinion. Basically we have this thing hanging over our heads because Mayor...
victor eskenazi on Scene in Edmonds: Classic shipwhen trying to learn about a passing vessel, do a search on "marine traffic" there are several websites that track...
victor eskenazi on Scene in Edmonds: Classic shipit is not the Virginia V, see https://www.virginiav.org/
MyEdmondsNews on St. Alban’s announces Holy Week ServicesFixed - thanks!
Ron Wambolt on Scene in Edmonds: Classic shipThank you, Ray.
Michael McMurray on Letter to the editor: 2019 city elections should become a referendum on Edmonds ‘viaduct’Ms. Olson thanks for posting, good to see Council candidates posting and engaging in discussions on topics that impact our...
Ray Martin on Scene in Edmonds: Classic shipThat's the Virginia V. I rode it to and from Boy Scout camp at Camp Parsons on Hood Canal in...
Steven Laird Pennington on Edmonds CC Gala raises $355,000 for scholarships; spotlights alumni and studentsOnce again, it was a great event. Thank you to all who worked so hard to make it a wonderful...
Allen Dale on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksReady,Fire,Aim! Advocates of ready, fire, aim cite how it promotes a bias for action. They make the case that many...
Nathaniel Brown on St. Alban’s announces Holy Week Services"mediating on the Stations"? "Meditating," surely? But thanks for the information - what a wonderful series of services!
Clinton J. Wright on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksRon, thanks for making my point. The City Council has been dominated by high profile Mayors for years now, so...
Clinton J. Wright on Jenna Nand latest entry in Edmonds City Council raceGood on you for joining the race. This town needs new faces and new ideas.
Clinton J. Wright on Community Corner: Tales of a TavernNow this is what I call art.
Karen Prater on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksMr. Wambolt, Your statement says more about you than anything factual about Mr. Nelson.
Ron Wambolt on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksI've been closely watching the council for the past 17 years. If it hadn't been for Mayor Haakenson and Mayor...
Ingrid Wolsk on Scene in Edmonds: Classic shipThank you Ron for showing us this little beauty. Wish I could get a ride on it. Ingrid Wolsk
Jane DeVane on Council committee learns more about condo buildings that don’t conform to city codeI am an owner and senior citizen who has her unit for sale in one of these targeted buildings; I...
SHARON M OBRIEN on Scene in Edmonds: Classic shipclassic ship sailing past Edmonds is a cruise ship belonging to National Geographic...they have many of them...and they offer wonderful...
Mike Schindler on Jenna Nand latest entry in Edmonds City Council raceI look forward to hearing and learning more about Ms.Nand
Clinton J. Wright on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksIf Mr. Nelson's trying to immediately take care of a constituent's problem is "shooting from the hip", I'll take the...
Joytrevino on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksOkay so are we talking next week it will be done? I really want follow up here.
Wendy Kondo on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksI really appreciate the research, attention and seriousness that the Planning Department and City Council has given this issue since...
Vivian Olson on Letter to the editor: 2019 city elections should become a referendum on Edmonds ‘viaduct’Whether there is a need for an above-grade waterfront connector can be supported or denied with math and law. Let’s...
Susan Paine on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksThe emergency ordinance could have been quickly signed and at the same time hustle this fix over to the Planning...
Ron Wambolt on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksThe last thing our city needs is a shoot-from-the-hip mayor.
DIANA WHITE on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksIn addition to City Council meetings, land acknowledgement statements could be introduced at any large public gathering or event. More...
Clinton J. Wright on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksFirst I don't think anyone is "throwing hand grenades", metaphoricaly or otherwise. Except maybe the Mayor who screams "Veto" to...
MyEdmondsNews on Edmonds School District begins new initiative aimed at acknowledging traditional landsAre you talking about the statement that would be read at school board meetings? That is in this story.
MyEdmondsNews on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksBrian -- that was Councilmember Teitzel who made that point about having the ordinance ahead of time to review.
Mark HAROLDSON on Edmonds School District begins new initiative aimed at acknowledging traditional landsI am curious why the author decided not to publish the full text of the statement that is going to...
Clinton J. Wright on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksThe whole point is that an Edmonds citizen is in danger of losing a condo sale that she desperately needs...
Darrol Haug on Council refers non-conforming condo issue to planning board, but not before some fireworksThrowing hand grenades is not the based way for citizens to engage our government to sort out issues. First we...
Clinton J. Wright on Letter to the editor: 2019 city elections should become a referendum on Edmonds ‘viaduct’Actually I've attended two of the 3 Practices events. I found them fun and enlightening and well worth my time....