- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsWhat is wrong about the post? Perhaps you would care to educate us and make it "right." Is "Just In...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsYou should come to the demo and find out if we really are aging hippies and sheeple - or actually...
- on Edmonds police investigate bias allegations at City Park; no arrests made at victims’ requestI’m staying overnight in Edmonds so I can attend at least some of this event. If we don’t start standing...
- on Annual party launches 2025 Edmonds Art Festival with music, dancing, food and (of course) artFox painting is by Aliza and Her Monsters (alizaandhermonsters.com)
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsMany were confused that there were two separate events on the same day -- described in two different articles. So...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsWhy does this merit a reminder in MEN? Looks like promotion to me.
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townMel, thanks for another amazing photo of the birds you love. This one is so nicely camouflaged into the tree...
- on Edmonds police investigate bias allegations at City Park; no arrests made at victims’ requestClinton, if you are not already planning on attending Saturday's event, I would invite you to join the "No Kings!"...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsPresidents follow the rule of law, the Constitution and abide by the separation of powers. He does not do that....
- on Letter to the editor: County council’s decision to reduce wetlands buffer puts wildlife at riskI'm not sure what can be done until the next election at least. As a scientist I am appalled at...
- on Edmonds police investigate bias allegations at City Park; no arrests made at victims’ requestUnfortunately the "haters" have taken over at the highest level of our precious "Land of the Free and Home of...
- on Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino honored by Edmonds Chamber, KiwanisIt was a true honor to be there and sit with the Scordino family. Joe is an amazing treasure that...
- on Art Beat: The 2025 Edmonds Arts Festival paints the town bright–plus a spotlight on summer funI agree Chris! Looking forward to enjoying the Block Party!
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townAwe inspiring photos! Thank you!
- on Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino honored by Edmonds Chamber, KiwanisJoe, sorry I couldn't be there to help honor you and Nancy for all that you do for Edmonds. Proud...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townDoug- I really like your photos. Did you happen to live in Ohio and teach in the Mason City Schools?...
- on Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino honored by Edmonds Chamber, KiwanisWhat a great write-up and much needed positive story from the wonderful staff at MyEdmondsNews. Congratulations to Joe. Tough field...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsThe “No Kings” crowd of geriatric hippies and assorted sheeple gladly complied with the needless vaxing and masking tyranny as...
- on Budgets, transportation, housing and more at Edmonds City Council meeting June 10That should have read June 19 rather than the 15th. It's been fixed.
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsEnjoy expressing your political opinions loud and clear and powerfully.. You can do so because you live in the most...
- on Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino honored by Edmonds Chamber, KiwanisCongrats! Long time coming and such an inspiration. I thought with Mayor Rosen, the attitude of his highly paid staff...
- on Letter to the editor: County council’s decision to reduce wetlands buffer puts wildlife at riskAs Jim describes, "... pack people like sardines", to avoid what we called "California sprawl", is what we chose when...
- on Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cutsThe city of Edmonds is in the red looking to raise property taxes higher now after encouraging voters to annex...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Commemorative bricks put in placeThis is a great concept, but it would be nice if the existing bricks could be maintained. In particular, many...
- on Letter to the editor: County council’s decision to reduce wetlands buffer puts wildlife at riskDr. Richman's comments are especially important as Edmonds addresses tree protection, housing growth and zoning in general. Encroaching on wetlands...
- on Letter to the editor: County council’s decision to reduce wetlands buffer puts wildlife at riskI'd just as soon not have a huge influx of people into the county, but we have to be realistic....
- on Letter to the editor: County council’s decision to reduce wetlands buffer puts wildlife at riskThank you, David. Your letter is informative and important. The additional danger I see is that the extra 50 of...
- on Oliveros, Reda join My Neighborhood News Network board of directorsLooks like a couple of great additions MEN. Great to see this site grow and expand.
- on Letter to the editor: County council’s decision to reduce wetlands buffer puts wildlife at riskCouncil members Jared Mead, Sam Low and Nate Nehring voted for the 50 foot set back. Remember those names and...
- on Budgets, transportation, housing and more at Edmonds City Council meeting June 10Is the Juneteenth “Day at the Beach” Sunday June 15 ( as noted), or Thursday June 19.?
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractClint, I generalized in my comment above about the RFA writing the contract, and having done other annexation agreements. 1)...
- on Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino honored by Edmonds Chamber, KiwanisThis award is well deserved. I look forward to seeing Joe at the head of the parade on the 4th...
- on Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino honored by Edmonds Chamber, KiwanisThanks much Joe And Nancy for all the work that you do. I know there are so many others out...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsThe actual name of the gathering that will be held at the Masonic Lodge aka Old Edmonds Opera House is...
- on Letter to the editor: Viewing trees as an ally, not an obstacleChelsea Rudd, so you are willing to keep your old cedar forever it seems. That is wonderful. I have 20...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsNo Fascist Dictator Creating Military Parades on Their Birthday while his Mask Wearing Stormtroopers avoid Due Process for their Victims...
- on Latest state audit again takes issue with how Edmonds handled COVID grant monitoringTurns out when you send hundreds of millions of dollars to local agencies, with vague and evolving guidance, with just...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsYou are right. I don't like what he is doing. I pray that we will have another election instead of...
- on Washington’s Supreme Court slashes public defender caseload limitsGood news regarding our public defenders. I have heard our county prosecutors have not had an increase in budget or...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsHe barely won the popular vote. The 3rd party vote took it away from Harris. Trump is not keeping his...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsHitler was elected, was he not? He was no king either. The people don't get it right sometimes; in fact,...
- on Edmonds Arts Festival Gallery Arts announces 2025 award winnersWonderful coverage of a fun and important annual event. Thank you Nick.
- on Letter to the editor: County council’s decision to reduce wetlands buffer puts wildlife at riskSo the answer is to pack people in like sardines, don't get me wrong I am all for protecting the...
- on Art Beat: The 2025 Edmonds Arts Festival paints the town bright–plus a spotlight on summer funKudos to the chamber for adjusting their event in response to feedback over the years. That’s a pretty smooth move...
- on Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino honored by Edmonds Chamber, KiwanisI am so happy I got to be there to see him get his award. I am so proud of...
- on Climate Protection: What happens if we stop burning gasoline, natural gas and coal?A recently posted documentary on this topic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1FGql4hD4Y - looks to be worth a watch. Let's see how we...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsHe may have been elected but he has not done what he said he would. He said he knew nothing...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractMmmm . . . . This gets more interesting all the time. Perhaps RFA didn't specifically address the monthly payment...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Mrs. Ropers have their dayFrom Everett!! We are so fortunate to have Vanessa Knowles carrying on this fabulous and hilarious benefit for 2025. Three...
- on Edmonds Arts Festival Gallery Arts announces 2025 award winnersHi Rebecca! Sorry about that. It's corrected. Thanks for letting us know.
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townIt looks like an Arleigh Burke class destroyer. Don’t know which one, as I can’t see the ship’s number in...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townAnybody know what that ship was? It didn't show up on the Marine Traffic app, so probably some sort of...
- on Budgets, transportation, housing and more at Edmonds City Council meeting June 10Officer Morris was gracious enough to provide cost savings ideas back in December. Seems like a good choice to represent...
- on Climate Protection: What happens if we stop burning gasoline, natural gas and coal?Meanwhile, and for the umpteenth year in a row, China is the world's leading emitter of CO2, primarily from burning...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractDarrol is correct. This is the RFA's problem to solve, not the city's. The RFA negotiated, drafted and agreed to...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractJim, So, if the RFA wants to make it's claim stick for the continued monthly payments thru 2025, they will...
- on Sponsor spotlight: The Edmonds Arts Festival is this weekend. What you need to know to goPerhaps Janice Caspers would like to volunteer to pay higher taxes as well to provide the shuttle service. People who...
- on Edmonds police investigate bias allegations at City Park; no arrests made at victims’ requestI’m relieved these families are safe, and am grateful to the Edmonds PD for getting there as quickly as they...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractThanks for pointing this out, Jim. I think lawyers (and judges) call this the "four corners" rule~ if it's not...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractUnless it turns out RFA attorneys missed a $tep when they authored the documents. Hopefully all of the professional liability...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townThe trees were about a mile from the camera, so a single telephoto shot can capture both the trees and...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townI took the moon photo with my Canon 7D Mark II digital camera and Tamron 150-600 mm telephoto lens on...
- on Latest state audit again takes issue with how Edmonds handled COVID grant monitoringMark, just in case you haven't noticed, Rosen's big plan to, "tighten things up," is to raise your city portion...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractQuoting from the annexation agreement: "10.13 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the understandings between the parties. Each party...
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsWill the songs include any Buddy Holly?
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townBack in the day of film cameras you took a picture of the moon with a long focal point, then...
- on Edmonds police investigate bias allegations at City Park; no arrests made at victims’ requestIf you’re the family this happened to and are reading this, I’m so sorry you experienced this, especially with your...
- on Edmonds police investigate bias allegations at City Park; no arrests made at victims’ requestThis incident is very concerning and is an on-going reminder that hate should never be accepted in our community and...
- on Edmonds Arts Festival Gallery Arts announces 2025 award winnersJust a quick correction. That is not a photo of Rebecca Ralston accepting the Comet award. I’m in Idaho at...
- on Edmonds police investigate bias allegations at City Park; no arrests made at victims’ requestI'm glad that our PD factors in diversity as part of their recruitment efforts, so that there was an officer...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractIt’s certainly odd that the RFA states they are no longer required to remit all medical transport fees to the...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractQuestion? If one reads 3.2.2 above the RFA is entitled to transport fees from June 1 -Dec 31? Then they...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractIs it time to resurrect the slogan … DropTheMike ??? …Just sayin’
- on Reader view/opinion: A point of PrideNo one is beating up Pastor Crane for his religious beliefs, or at least I'm not. His and his followers...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractRFA passing was the number one reason that we decided to move away. RFA will milk Edmonds for every last...
- on Climate Protection: What happens if we stop burning gasoline, natural gas and coal?Thank you for the facts, Nick, and a very readable summary of them. I appreciate it!
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townTo. Sherman Page: Really excellent capture of the Moon! What camera, settings, etc. did you use?
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsThis is what Patriotism means. The anti-American Trump can only continue to destroy America if Americans let him.
- on No Kings Day sing-in planned at Edmonds Opera House June 14Thank you for protesting! I'm looking forward to being there! Solidarity!
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townThe fishing pier photo is intoxicating!!! The moon photo is amazing. I have to admit, I don’t quite understand how...
- on Latest state audit again takes issue with how Edmonds handled COVID grant monitoringFree money is never really free. This negative finding is from former Mayor Nelson's administration. Hopefully, Mayor Rosen has or...
- on Latest state audit again takes issue with how Edmonds handled COVID grant monitoringFollow The Money! Cooked books are not appetizing?? ...just sayin'
- on Edmonds police investigate bias allegations at City Park; no arrests made at victims’ requestHIs kid was there. Children are not born racists.
- on Reminder: Two downtown Edmonds events June 14 are part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ demonstrationsWasn't he elected by the people both by popular vote and electoral college? I see no king only a elected...
- on Latest state audit again takes issue with how Edmonds handled COVID grant monitoringThe state auditor’s work is not done. They begin another audit in July. The scope of that is: financial statements,...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townI agree with Denise! Look forward to these everyday! 🙂
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractI'm sensing some comingling of issues in some of the comments. The above article talks about the city not needing...
- on Executive director search, summer activities focus of Monday Port Commission meetingAngela Harris brought a new prospective to the Port both as a Commissioner and then as the Executive Director. With...
- on Latest state audit again takes issue with how Edmonds handled COVID grant monitoringThere was definitely some mismanagement of ARPA funds. I'm asking the city to investigate the monies that went to individuals...
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractThank you Jim Ogonowski for continuing to pursue the GEMT fees. These are critical dollars we, the taxpayer, can use...
- on Edmonds Block Party announces 2025 music lineup for inaugural event at Civic Center PlayfieldSounds like a great time! Glad to see this type of event in Edmonds!
- on Reader view/opinion: A point of PrideAndrew & Barry, 1. Christianity is not anti-Pride or anti-LGBTQIA2S+. Specific bigoted individuals are, but the "belief system" of Christianity...
- on Sponsor spotlight: The Edmonds Arts Festival is this weekend. What you need to know to goGovernment is not involved in the planning and execution of the EAF. It is planned and executed 100% on volunteer...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townEvery one of these photos is wonderful in its own unique way! Thanks, everyone!
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractThe RFA didn’t ’breach the contract’. It was terminated in an orderly manner according to the terms in the contract....
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractAh hem…. The City Attorney did NOT find this $6M. An Edmonds resident did.
- on Reader view/opinion: A point of PrideAndrew, there is a very basic truth that is missed by most of those who subscribe to conservative Christian dogma....
- on City pauses payments for fire/EMS services under terminated RFA contractI’m not exactly sure where all of the celebrating is coming from as this legal issue is not resolved? The...
- on Scene in Edmonds: Around townWhere’s ET in the moon photo?
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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!
Kevin,
I agree with your suggestion. I love to donate anonymously so I can stay humble. Do you know how we can donate anonymously via electronic payments?
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 ? !
Nelson (I can’t bring myself to call him Mayor) has become out of control, unhinged, and dangerous to this community. Keep up the pressure and continue to make your voice heard through city council meetings, Letters to the Editor, emails to council members and word of mouth in your neighborhoods. His comments at last night’s council meeting were a complete abuse of power, undemocratic and very partisan. He just threw fuel on the embers burning within so many residents of Edmonds who will not accept this poor leadership and unacceptable, possibly illegal behavior, that Nelson continues to exhibit.
NO PRIDE FLAG 2024?
What is next? The town I love is becoming a haven for the intolerant homophobe and xenophobic to openly display THEIR colors.
I am ashamed of what a “wannabe” Kirklandish phoney plastic city Edmonds has slowly morphed into. Narrow minded Sunday “Christians”