- on Letter to the editor: The truth about diversity and the Edmonds Police DepartmentThis letter raises some legitimate “bigger picture” concerns. And the hiring process timeline reported by MyEdmondsNews this past week also...
- on Letter to the editor: The truth about diversity and the Edmonds Police DepartmentDrop the mike. Literally Theresa I could not have stated the obvious any better than you just did. It's all...
- on Letter to the editor: The truth about diversity and the Edmonds Police DepartmentJust a question, but is there any LGBTQ representation on the Edmonds Police Force? I'd just add that my interactions...
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekThe core, and one of the 3 main components of Sars covid 2 virus is HIV 1. It has been...
- on With dramatic increase in population of pine siskins, PAWS advises removing bird feeders to combat salmonellaIf you have the bird/can get it, then put it in a small (covered) cardboard box lined with a soft...
- on With dramatic increase in population of pine siskins, PAWS advises removing bird feeders to combat salmonellaUgh, I’ve got a sick Pine Siskin inside right now. Noticed her awkwardly moving about the yard, sitting at the...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationI'm curious if the information Councilmember Olson obtained was "publicly available information". If so, then there should never been an...
- on Edmonds City Council Jan. 19 to consider extension of acting police chief, review code of conductDid the mayor and certain council members really have the gall to ask Lawless to keep being the interim acting...
- on Reader view: Some enchanted morningCool story, thanks for sharing:)
- on After failure of $600 million measure, Edmonds School District presenting $180 million bond to voters in AprilI can’t believe that college place middle school isn't being replaced? It needed to be replaced when my daughter attended...
- on Letter to the editor: The truth about diversity and the Edmonds Police DepartmentThank you, Ms. Hutchison. Unfortunately Asst. Chief Lawless has conceded and withdrawn from seeking the permanent position of COP. He...
- on Letter to the editor: The truth about diversity and the Edmonds Police DepartmentSadly, Chief Lawless has washed his hands of the situation and stated be no longer wishes to be considered for...
- on From the Edmonds Mayor: Dr. King’s legacy starts at homeThank you for sharing your positive thoughts, Mayor. Hopefully, we will grow into the country I always believed us to...
- on Letter to the editor: The truth about diversity and the Edmonds Police DepartmentA definite pattern is occuring with Mayor Nelson of not telling the truth and then refusing to answer questions about...
- on Just Around the Corner: Shoreline’s Black Coffee reopensHere's the King 5 article --- and they were also mentioned on the My Edmonds Neighbors Facebook page. https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/black-owned-coffee-shop-in-shoreline-targeted-with-racism-a-second-time/281-069a33bd-6460-499c-86ae-2fbd42e67af9?fbclid=IwAR0IExnv1jPeweBx9TXtkayGjxjii8B7GyXRrUPAebIRRkDWYm1F0CuF-GQ
- on Just Around the Corner: Shoreline’s Black Coffee reopensWhat in the world is the matter with some people? Why do they hate so much? I am sickened. This...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThe mayors response was so much the epitome of the shady politician archetype as to be comedic.
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekI never bought into the idea that the crisis was played up to tarnish the Orange Buffoon but seeing Cuomo...
- on After failure of $600 million measure, Edmonds School District presenting $180 million bond to voters in AprilOr how about this: Give the tax payers who have likely suffered tremendously throughout 2020 a tax break to help...
- on Paine Field on preliminary list of state airport sites with potential for expansionTo the folks worried about noise, I promise you: The noise impact from commercial flights is not going to be...
- on After failure of $600 million measure, Edmonds School District presenting $180 million bond to voters in AprilI would wait myself...I think this will be voted down. The last thing the overwhelming majority here want is MORE...
- on Letter to the editor: Proposed tree code is too little, too lateYou are probably right Clint. Forcing someone to plant a potentially home smashing tree on their property with no insurance...
- on Letter to the editor: Proposed tree code is too little, too lateSure looks like it. All this planning for new rentals...to get more tax money? Ha...And the trees cut btw are...
- on Letter to the editor: Proposed tree code is too little, too lateSo you want us to plant giant shallow rooted trees in our yards? I like the tall trees but funny...
- on Jim Lawless says he won’t be applying again for permanent police chief jobThank you, Carol! I’m also looking for a more balanced approach to law enforcement. Well said!
- on Jim Lawless says he won’t be applying again for permanent police chief jobPaul, I agree with you and I appreciate diverse opinions and perspectives! How boring would life be if we all...
- on Just Around the Corner: Shoreline’s Black Coffee reopensI went to visit them after the LAST racist activity. I did not know about this one. Uggghhh.... Just goes...
- on Just Around the Corner: Shoreline’s Black Coffee reopensWell How horrible that happened. I wish I had known sooner that they are having problems. Seems wrong to me...
- on Edmonds scenic: Good night, SaturdayThank you, I just love taking photos and capturing our beautiful world. I appreciate your lovely comments
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekJoe, the reason folks are getting censored is because many are mis-stating information as fact. You stating "the core of...
- on Edmonds scenic: Good night, SaturdayLee, you are such a wonderful photographer....thank you for all the beauty you capture!
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationI notice people generally opposed to the Council / Manager system of city government always refer to the problem cities...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThe mayor and several council members have demonstrated their ideological left/liberal bent results in contempt, dishonestly, and clear incompetence. The...
- on Jim Lawless says he won’t be applying again for permanent police chief jobImportant information to know about the diversity both COP Compann and now Interim COP Lawless were promoting in the Edmonds...
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekOur first amendment rights are being squashed right before our eyes. Even by this little publication. If you have a...
- on Edmonds scenic: Good night, SaturdayThe photo makes me want to ride off into the sunset on a ferry!
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationExcellent point Carl! If they did that, that is a violation of public meetings act. If MEN has all of...
- on Edmonds scenic: Good night, SaturdayBeautiful photo thank you for sharing.
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThanks, Joan, for providing Sam and others a link to the Code of Ethics. Sam, City Council voted to “start...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationIf the mayor and/or the HR director communicated verbally, via email or text to four city council members about a...
- on Edmonds scenic: One more Thursday sunset shotSpectacular!! Thank you, Sam.
- on Edmonds scenic: Good night, SaturdayLovely image, Lee. Thank you.
- on From the Edmonds Mayor: Dr. King’s legacy starts at homeHoping for a kinder world soon. Where MLK's words are respected along with each and every one of us.
- on From the Edmonds Mayor: Dr. King’s legacy starts at home"Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound!" "Look!...
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekThis is from the same article you liked in: "Though this study's approach did not determine any significant benefits to...
- on Civic leader, former Edmonds City Councilmember Dick Van Hollebeke diesI will miss "swimming Dick's age" on his birthday at Yost pool, where we swam a full lap (down AND...
- on From the Edmonds Mayor: Dr. King’s legacy starts at home“In our city I am pursuing systemic change within city government to eliminate institutional bias and discrimination...” Sure, Mike. It’s...
- on Beverly Elementary PTA to hold peaceful protest honoring George Floyd June 3Roger, I just read your comments. You bring up some interesting points. If you’d like to talk further, I’d love...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationDon, in council-manager cities, the city council hires the city manager. That manager is almost always an experienced outsider, rarely...
- on From the Edmonds Mayor: Dr. King’s legacy starts at home"If you think there is institutional racism on a national scale, please keep your opinion yours." The gaslighting continues. "If...
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekAll I know is California has the strictest Covid rules, (locked down now) and the most Covid. I think we...
- on From the Edmonds Mayor: Dr. King’s legacy starts at homeMany of us remember where we were when Martin Luther King was assassinated. We also remember King as he gave...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationYes my company does this for the city of Bellevue seattle Renton and companies across the united states
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThanks for expanding on my comments Rebecca. Some of these council/manager cities use survey companies for citizens to rate the...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationAnd one last bit of information. Edmonds is what is referred to as a code city (based on population size...
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekRead this before it is taken down and un-science'd like all the other science that counter indicative. Stanford study: Lockdowns...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationSome additional information. The majority (about 85 percent of washington cities) operate under a mayor /council form of government. Interestingly...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThe City of Bellevue is an example of what Clint is proposing here. Council /Manager form of government. Council members...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThanks, Joan. It looks like the mayor, the HR director and certain council members fell short on several of the...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationSam, Here’s a link to the City of Edmonds Code of Ethics: http://www.edmondswa.gov/images/COE/CODE_OF_ETHICS.pdf
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationHi Don. I don't pretend to have all the answers but I would like to try going to 5 full...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationClint, so who hires the city manager. If it is the council that puts a lot of power in one...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThis is the strong Mayor/ weak Council form of city government in action. All Dept. Heads have to answer to...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationHopefully Bob will do some investigation into the effectiveness of Covid lockdowns, masks and the legalities of quarantining the healthy...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationMayor Nelson needs to resign! Edmonds Personnel Director Hoyson needs to resign! Councilmember Fraley-Monillas needs to resign! Those three made...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThe arrogance of Nelson exhibited in his 'statement' is absolutely staggering. He needs to be removed from office, IMMEDIATELY. He...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationMayor Nelson here's a story you should read up on. It's about a politician who made a tragic error, and...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationLet me see if I got this straight: the mayor and adrienne and the HR director had the information about...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationI supported Mike when he ran for Mayor. This - if true and proven - does not bode well for...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationI see a lot of people in Edmonds that think our leadership is not representing the citizens and are making...
- on Edmonds scenics: More sunset photosOutstanding!
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationExcellent reporting. Thank you MEN for continuing to pursue this story. The fact that Mayor Nelson doesn’t seem to be...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationIn almost every case, particularly in the media (with the recent shifts to more polarized editorials versus fact based reporting)...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationLastly, and in summary, I am sure the Mayor and Council are well aware of ICMA.org. Here is a link...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationWell. my ideas got erased by a 503 HTML error, and I need to get more coffee.
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationSuch great reporting! MEN outshines many of the larger and well known media. I’m proud to support you.
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationSo back to those pieces of advice my Dad gave me: 1. "If you want to be loved, get a...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nomination“These detailed questions about the past process are no longer germane.” is the understatement of the decade. For decades we...
- on Jim Lawless says he won’t be applying again for permanent police chief jobThank you Bob Rinehart for your post...my sentiments exactly. It is a sad day for Edmonds...Jim is a fine example...
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekReactions to the miracle jab are killing people. This is not a life saving vaccine. It does not prevent you...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThank you Mr. Throndson for this clear and precise article showing the sequence of the Police Chief process. So a...
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekWith these stringent requirements, we may never qualify in the governor's mind. All 10 WA stste areas are in the...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationA journalist may retire from one media outlet but then work for another. I pay all our journalists so not...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThank you Bob for reporting the timeline of all these incidents. It seems quite clear to me that the Mayor...
- on Letter to the editor: Tree code should prioritize keeping as many trees as possibleI think Mr. Phipps is about right on with his take on all this tree business. To expand on his...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationMr. Doherty, why aren’t these questions still relevant? Wouldn’t we always want to know what the truth is? The truth...
- on Jim Lawless says he won’t be applying again for permanent police chief jobShane, thank you. Excellent post.
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationAm I the only one who is concerned that we need to rely on retired journalists to report outside the...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationThanks to Bob Throndson for his usual great job of "digging' and reporting and thanks to My Edmonds News for...
- on Jim Lawless says he won’t be applying again for permanent police chief jobShane: one of the best postings on here. Well said. If you haven't already, please sign the petition and forward...
- on Snohomish County to remain in Phase 1 of state recovery plan next weekI have been working everyday, inside, outside, without a mask, shaking hands, and in contact with 100's of people daily....
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationNow that the Mayor has dragged his feet.....for weeks..waiting for Chief Lawless to finally decide he doesnt want the job...
- on Edmonds scenics: More sunset photosBeautifully captured sunsets. Thank you, Julia.
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationI wonder which costs more, a new national search for a police chief or a recall election to drain the...
- on Jim Lawless says he won’t be applying again for permanent police chief jobFair play to you Carl. This whole process has been a joke from the beginning. Jim Lawless is a fine...
- on Chef Dane Catering receives WISH fund grant to cover burglary lossesThis is why we need police...it isn't going to stop magically. That idea isn't working.
- on Edmonds Kind of Play: HS athlete conditioning, conservation art contest, Girls on the Run updatesWell...be really stringent with this. The new strain is in CA now. Supposed to be much more contagious...etc. I won't...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationGreat reporting Mr. Throndsen. And thank you to those residents who continued to ask questions of the Mayor and council...
- on City learned about Pruitt’s history two weeks before mayor’s nominationYou really can't make this stuff up. It's like the Bloomin Onion. You peel back each petal until you get...
I wish to thank the Chamber of Commerce for the candidate forum they hosted at City Hall this last Monday evening. I heard a new word from one of the mayoral candidates that I do not believe I would be able to find in a dictionary. Today I received in the mail a flyer in support of this candidate with one statement on the front: “I will not Seattlize Edmonds.” After the Monday forum, when I asked the candidate what he meant by that word, he characterized it as “Tribalism, divisiveness and the homeless problem” as what he does not want to see in Edmonds.
Letters I have read in this news outlet and elsewhere from people claiming to support this candidate seem to me to exemplify tribalism and divisiveness, the very attributes he claims he wants to keep out of Edmonds.
I went to each of the mayoral candidate websites to find out more about what they propose to do and, more importantly, to find out more details of what each has already done for the city they each would like to lead. When I have been in a position to hire in the past, I learned that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance.
On one candidate’s website the only references to accomplishments during many years served on advisory committees, boards and the city council are vague references to walkways, relieving traffic congestion and increasing economic activity. This is the same candidate who went around behind the council in an attempt to undo a decision to protect what is left of our unique environmental treasure, the Edmonds Marsh, from further incursion by business construction. To me, that Is the antithesis of integrity and leads me to question how well this candidate can be trusted to uphold the will of the council.
On the other hand, Mike Nelson can point to a number of initiatives he has launched that have been adopted by the full council. Those accomplishments could not have been achieved without collaborating with the entire council. One person acting and voting in isolation cannot make that kind of difference. Mike Nelson listens to and speaks for citizens from all of Edmonds, not only a select few. His campaign has been focused on issues, ideas and actions rather casting aspersions on other candidates. My mother used to tell me there are three fingers pointing back at you when you point at someone else.
The candidate whose integrity and behavior point to being the best mayor of this city is clear to me. Mike Nelson is my choice for mayor of Edmonds.
I voted for Vivian Olson for Council seat 5. I did that because she is the most qualified for the position. She has lived in Edmonds for a long time. She has raised her family in Edmonds and participated in every day Edmonds, for along time. She is a Veteran! She understands that we are going to go through some serious changes and she, and 60% of those that voted , believe she was and is our best representative. Its disturbing to see the comments that insinuate that all of us who voted for her are somehow racist. They use the word progressive, but they mean racist. That we didn’t elect a person of color for any reason other then they were not the best candidate, I’m offended by that. I don’t see myself as racist for voting for Ms. Olson. I do see myself as a 40 year resident and participant in this town, whose vote along with man others was intended to put the best representative in place to deal with the changes that are coming. I voted for Vivian Olson because she belongs where 60% of us put her. Why is it that her opponent and her supporters can’t respect that?
Re: Making masks at home
Could Brian Potter share his info. re: making masks for workers? Since he has already done the research, providing a pattern and and needed info., i.e.best fabric, etc. in the “News” would short cut the work for those of us who would like to get started. I have a brother who works in a grocery store and the employer is not providing masks for workers.
Now would be a great time to donate/subscribe to our local independent news sources: MyEdmondsNews.com and the Edmonds Beacon. I’m guessing that advertising is likely dropping during this difficult time – although our collective pocketbooks are all hurting, let’s please not forget that our local news sources are essential and require support to keep us informed (and hopefully collaborative!). I’m sure any amounts would be appreciated- we’re so lucky that we have Teresa and others to provide us with quality local coverage!
As more people go walking in Edmonds, it’s clear that many don’t know the fundamental rules of pedestrian safety. A glaring example occurs on streets without sidewalks, where many people go walking on the same side of the street as the direction of traffic. This is a dangerous and potentially deadly mistake: 77% of car v walker accidents are of people walking just this way. This means you are three times more likely to be hit than if you walk facing traffic. On this kind of street pedestrians should ALWAYS walk the OPPOSITE direction as traffic.
Why?
1. Drivers see you better; the human brain selectively picks out the human face on a complex background.
2. You can see drivers better, which allows you to evaluate their safety and avoid them if needed.
3. Some people are especially at risk for other reasons, especially women and children: if you’re walking with traffic, someone can pull over and offer you a ride since you’re going in the same direction. If you (appropriately) refuse, are you prepared to deal with possible harassment or even violence? Don’t make yourself or your children vulnerable.
4. With Cor19 it’s safer for everyone to be walking in the same direction to minimize contacts.
5. It’s WA STATE LAW, and for just these reasons. You can Look it up.
People walking on the wrong side of the road not only put themselves at risk, but also threaten people walking the right direction by forcing them to step into the center of the road or cross it to avoid them. Would you consider posting an item about this? It’s a safety issue. Perhaps You could get input from the Edmonds police department. Thanks.
Perfect and you are right on every point. How refreshing. Thank you Arthur
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I’ve been in my home here in Edmonds for 29 years, one issue I would love for the city to bring attention to is BURNING, I have talked with the Edmonds Fire Department , I don’t want to call 911 and have them waste time and resources racing to the scene with equipment and resources for these folks whom don’t care about the air we breath, I have read the city code many times, I have copied and printed it and have given it to the offenders in my neighborhood, It doesn’t matter and still has no effect on them, they still burn both indoors and out, their not heating their home, last week 68 and sunny, Beautiful Day in our State and I have to stay indoors with windows and doors closed because they decided to burn. We need PSA’s and tougher rules, We should be able to call the fire department and request they drive to the address in a FD vehicle, take a photo and send them a Ticket, big ticket. Many people have allergies or breathing issues, Edmonds is still a aging community. one whiff of smoke and they can’t breathe. I know we are all busy with many issues, I would appreciate any help that could be spent on this.
Respectfully
Sunday while driving around the city it was obvious that many have left their decoration for all of us to enjoy: Thank you
They’re at it again ! The Gang of Four, Inslee, Liias, Peterson and Ortiz-Self conspire to raise YOUR taxes, in the name of the environment ! Never mind that state voters have repeatedly voted down such fraud. Never mind that under their ” leadership ” the state employment security department has THROWN AWAY hundreds of millions of tax dollars ! They are willing to ignore the scientific facts with regard to transportation emissions. Evidently nature’s actions mean nothing to them. The wind will NOT blow CO2 into the state from elsewhere. Ignore the fact that supposed emissions are ESTIMATED by a California climate model, modified by Oregon, for Oregon’s use. Hide the review of this model showing it’s flaws. Do NOT discuss the lack of any measured data showing there is impact along WA roads, highways and freeways ! Ask them for DATA showing that such past action by Oregon or California legislation has made reductions ! Listen to their silence on this question ! Watch, once again as they try to ram through a TAX increase that will most likely be wasted ! Are you going to let them get away with this, this time ? !