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State audit: Public Facilities District deficient in financial reporting
The State Auditor's Office, in a report released Thursday covering Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2022, found that the Edmonds Public Facilities District (PFD) did not have adequate... — Updated 11/23/2023
EPA closes Lynnwood sewage sludge incinerator
The City of Lynnwood will shut down its sewage sludge incinerator (SSI) at its wastewater treatment plant no later than May 31. On Monday, the Lynnwood City Council authorized... — Updated 11/21/2023
Holiday Market returns in expanded format
Halloween is over. That means the Edmonds Holiday Market is back again this year, kicking off its ninth season on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Main Street and Fifth Avenue North. Sponsored... — Updated 11/11/2023
Edmonds Halloween
Kobi Yamada shared these images from the Edmonds Halloween celebration, Oct. 31.... — Updated 11/11/2023
Chao-Chen Yang's photography comes to Cascadia Art Museum
"Full Light and Perfect Shadow: The Photography of Chao-Chen Yang" is the first solo exhibition and study of the art and life of Chao Chen Yang (1909–1969), an important Seattle... — Updated 11/11/2023
PUD's outage map to have improved capabilities this storm season
In anticipation of storm season, Snohomish County PUD has made significant upgrades to its outage map to ensure customers have the most up-to-date information on outages and... — Updated 11/2/2023
Grand opening for Meadowdale Beach Park
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) recently joined Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, County Councilmember Strom Peterson, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson,... — Updated 11/2/2023
Fancy a modeling session? 'Facing Edmonds' coming up
There’s still time for Edmonds residents to participate in the return of “Facing Edmonds,” an exhibit by Pam Ingalls that will be on display Feb. 15 at Cole Gallery. The first “Facing Edmonds” was five years ago. Ingalls... — Updated 11/2/2023
Murder suspect dies at Snohomish County Jail
A 38-year-old male inmate died Wednesday, Oct. 25, in his cell at the Snohomish County Jail. David C. Koeppen of Naples, Florida, was housed in a high-security male housing unit due to the severity of his crimes. As corrections... — Updated 11/2/2023
Police Beat
Oct. 24 Theft A customer used items inside a store without paying. The suspect was booked into jail for theft. 21900 block Highway 99. Burglary A storage unit in a condominium building was burglarized. 550 block Dayton St. Theft A... — Updated 11/2/2023
Snohomish County offers safe sleep tips to help reduce the risk of SIDS
More infants are being lost to sleep-related deaths in Snohomish County than car crashes, drownings and other causes. From 2020 to 2022, Snohomish County lost 19 infants (babies younger than 12 months) because of unsafe sleep.... — Updated 11/2/2023
Plastic bottles, bags to be made with more recycled content
New regulations from the Washington Department of Ecology will help to address plastic trash problems by increasing the amount of plastic that gets recycled and reused to make new plastic packaging. Companies that sell drinks,... — Updated 11/2/2023
Help prevent wastewater backups
During autumn, as more people spend time indoors and in their kitchens, the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) wants to remind all residents that household fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from cooking pose a major threat to... — Updated 11/2/2023
Snohomish County passes law to require stores to accept cash
The Snohomish County Council last week unanimously passed an ordinance requiring businesses within unincorporated Snohomish County to accept cash as payment for goods and/or services. “Cash is legal tender in the United... — Updated 11/2/2023
Free vision and hearing screening | City Brief
The Edmonds Waterfront Center in partnership with the Edmonds Lions Club is offering free vision and hearing screenings from 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. No registration is required. Call... — Updated 11/2/2023
History buff? Historic Preservation Commission seeks 2 professionals | City Brief
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is recruiting for two professional openings. Qualified candidates will have experience in identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic resources and have a background in any of the... — Updated 11/2/2023
PUD receiving reports of metering and utility scams
Snohomish County PUD is receiving reports of individuals attempting to scam customers by posing as PUD employees and meter installers. The individuals are visiting area homes and talking to customers about the PUD’s Connect Up... — Updated 11/2/2023
City to acquire more parkland in southeast Edmonds
The City of Edmonds's quest for more parks has a new target. The City says it has the opportunity to acquire a 1-acre property in southeast Edmonds that will preserve existing open... — Updated 10/30/2023
Provide input for Community Transit's 2050 long range plan
Community Transit is seeking the public’s input on its draft Journey 2050 Long Range Plan. Big changes are coming to transit in the region and the draft plan guides Community Transit's vision and long-term priorities for... — Updated 10/28/2023
Community Transit seeks input on proposed 2024 budget
Community Transit's proposed 2024 budget, is available for comment through Nov. 2. The budget maps out improvements to transit services that are planned for 2024. Community Transit will be opening the Swift Orange Line bus rapid... — Updated 10/23/2023
Lions Club food drive benefits food bank
The Edmonds Lions Club held a food drive to benefit the Edmonds Food Bank on Saturday, Oct. 7. The Lions teamed with Walnut Street Coffee and the food bank for the drive, which... — Updated 10/23/2023
City Council to hold public hearings on the 2024 budget
The Edmonds City Council will conduct two public hearings during the Tuesday, Oct. 24 Council meeting. The 2024 budget process includes a public hearing on 2024 property taxes for members of the public to provide input. City... — Updated 10/20/2023
Voting is underway for the 2023 general election
County elections statewide have distributed ballots for the state’s 4.8 million registered voters to participate in the 2023 general election. Ballots must be returned to a county drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. Nov. 7, or... — Updated 10/20/2023
Feedback sought on Link light rail fares
Sound Transit has launched an online open house to inform the public and to ask for feedback about changes the agency is considering to Link light rail fares and its parking program. The website, available through Oct. 22,... — Updated 10/19/2023
What flooding issues are you concerned about?
The City is working to update its Storm and Surface Water Comprehensive Plan (SCP). This plan will guide the operation of the City's Stormwater Utility with the goal to... — Updated 10/19/2023
