The City of Edmonds and Sustainable Edmonds are hosting an Earth Day event on Thursday, April 22 at Edmonds City Hall (121 5th Ave. N.) in the third-floor Brackett Room from 6 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 pm., and light refreshments will be provided. A representative of Local Governments for Sustainability will speak…
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City seeks candidate for board that oversees Edmonds Center for the Arts
The City of Edmonds is accepting applications for the Public Facilities District (PFD) Board, which owns and is responsible for operating the Edmonds Center for the Arts. According to the requirements of PFD legislation, the member appointed to fill the open position will be based on recommendations received from local organizations that may include, but…
Sustainable Edmonds needs additional Save Energy Now participants
Sustainable Edmonds is seeking additional home and business owners who want to save energy and money through its Save Energy Now (SEN) program. SEN is aimed at helping local home and business owners find ways to reduce their annual utility consumption by at least 10 percent in 2010. The City of Edmonds provided funding for…
Mayor’s Climate Protection Committee seeks two new members; apply by Friday
If you are interested in environmental issues, Edmonds’ Citizens Committee on U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is seeking volunteers to fill two openings. The committee consists of five non-paid volunteers. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 15. The Climate Protection Committee, formed by Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson, generally meets on the first Thursday of each…
Second public hearing Tuesday night on commercial flights at Paine Field
The Federal Aviation Administration will hold the second of three public hearings Tuesday night regarding a proposal to begin commercial flights at Everett’s Paine Field. The City of Edmonds and the cities of Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Mukilteo have gone on record as opposing the proposal to allow commercial service by Horizon and Allegiant airlines…
Sustainable Edmonds needs volunteers for pilot conservation program
At every turn, we hear that saving energy also saves money. But how — and where — do we start? Beginning in January, the City of Edmonds has made it easy for Edmonds residents and business owners to do both. The City has funded Save Energy Now, a program developed by Sustainable Edmonds to help…
Two more homes added to Edmonds Register of Historic Places
The City of Edmonds and the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission have announced that two more owner-occupied residences have been added to the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. These additions bring to 13 the number of designated places on the register, twelve of which have been added this year. The new additions to the Edmonds Register…
Tonight: Lake Ballinger neighbors to learn latest on Interurban Trail alignment
Residents of Edmonds’ Lake Ballinger neighborhood are invited to the Edmonds Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to hear the city’s latest plans to complete a missing link on the Interurban Trail, from Shoreline through Edmonds along Lake Ballinger. The meeting will be held in the Plaza Room, located just above the library’s main entrance at…
Register now for adult basketball, pickle ball leagues
Want to stay in shape and have fun this winter? Adult basketball and pickle ball leagues are forming through the City of Edmonds in January, with play at the City’s Frances Anderson Center. Options include: 4-on-4 Basketball League. Team fee is $295. 3-on-3 Half-Court Basketball League. Team fee is $235. Doubles Pickle Ball League, featuring…
Timely topic tonight: City to discuss new approaches for regulating stormwater
It may not sound very exciting, but as rainstorms continue to pound Edmonds, the topic is a timely one: The City of Edmonds Public Works Department is inviting residents to attend an open house tonight at the Edmonds Library regarding changes for regulating stormwater. Edmonds’ drainage system, which is composed of streams, lakes, wetlands, storm…
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Heavy rain in forecast: Are you prepared?
The weather forecast is calling for more heavy rain today, and the City of Edmonds has some tips for residents and business owners to minimize possible flooding: – Check storm drains near your home and business and clear away any leaves and debris. Clogged grates are often the reason a street floods during a storm….