Edmonds mayoral candidate Dave Earling’s campaign Monday announced that former Edmonds City Councilmember Mauri Moore — who unsuccessfully ran against former Mayor Gary Haakenson in 2007 — has endorsed Earling…
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Edmonds Library renamed in honor of its dearest friend: the late Peggy Pritchard Olson
The library was her passion, so it’s only fitting that the Edmonds Library now officially bears the name of the late Edmonds City Councilmember Peggy Pritchard Olson. Friends, relatives and…
Earling launches mayoral campaign with promise to provide Edmonds with direction
Declaring that the current Edmonds City Council and Mayor are “rudderless,” Dave Earling launched his campaign for Mayor of Edmonds to about 100 supporters gathered at Arista Wine Cellars Thursday…
Stunning Mothers Day sunset in Edmonds
Stunning Edmonds sunset
Wintry day at the Edmonds Marsh
Former mayor’s photo exhibit opens at Edmonds Library today
An exhibit of color photography by former Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson begins today, Dec. 16, at the Edmonds Library and runs through Jan. 28, 2011. The exhibit is presented by…
365 Things to Do in Edmonds: Gary Haakenson’s photo exhibit
Wayne Purser of 365 Things to Do in Edmonds sat down with former Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson at his home to talk about his photo exhibit for the Edmonds Public…
Clue seekers find adventure in Edmonds Saturday
Editor’s note: Updated with second- and third-place finishers and times. It’s safe to say that the first-ever Great Edmonds Adventure lived up to its billing Saturday afternoon. The approximately 200…
Mayor vs. city manager: A recap of how we got here and what’s next
On Tuesday, the Edmonds City Council will hold a public hearing — and possibly take action — on Councilmember Michael Plunkett’s idea to place before voters a proposal that would…
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Councilmembers share thoughts about mayor’s retirement, next steps
Edmonds city councilmembers were taken by surprise when Mayor Gary Haakenson unexpectedly announced his resignation Tuesday night, but on Wednesday they were quick to offer their well wishes, as well…
Edmonds mayor leaving to become Snohomish County Deputy Executive
Updated at 2:30 p.m. Here’s the press release issued by the Mayor’s office Wednesday morning, which includes more detail on the Mayor’s background and the process for filling his seat:…
Madrona School receives Green Schools certification
Madrona School, a K-8 school in the Edmonds School District, recently received Level 1 certification from the Washington Green Schools program due to its focus on recycling/waste reduction and energy…
Commission recommends that council reinstate Edmonds mayor’s pay raise
In July 2009, Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson was scheduled to get a 10 percent pay raise, but the Edmonds City Council voted to delay it until January 2011, due to “significant…
Edmonds City Council agrees to process for filling vacant seat
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night agreed to a process for filling the council seat being vacated by Councilmember Dave Orvis as of May 31. The notice of a council…
Edmonds Mayor: Plunkett won’t pursue City Manager form of government
Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson sent out a message via Twitter early Monday morning that Councilmember Michael Plunkett won’t pursue a change from a mayor-led to a city manager form of…
Time to conduct ‘due diligence’ focus of Skippers counter offer
The Edmonds City Council spent nearly two hours in executive session Friday morning considering a counter offer from Cascade Bank in response to the council’s $1.1 million offer for the…
Citizens generate Earth Day energy with ideas for greening Edmonds
What better way to mark Earth Day than to develop a plan for making your own community a more eco-friendly place? A group of about 40 citizens did just that…
Plunkett will ask council to consider switch to city manager-run government
Edmonds City Council member Michael Plunkett confirmed Wednesday that he will ask the council to consider placing a measure before Edmonds voters to change the city’s governance structure from a…
Council OKs resolution supporting work of Economic Development Commission
The Edmonds City Council took a substantial amount of time Tuesday night debating the fine points of two issues before them –how to best accommodate outdoor dining on city sidewalks…