Councilmembers Michelle Dotsch and Will Chen have submitted this editorial in light of the defeat of the $14.5 million levy lid lift. This commentary is submitted from their perspectives as …

Many people may be surprised that I enthusiastically support the $14.5 million levy lid lift on our Nov. 4 ballot. My reason for supporting Prop 1 is simple – it's time for us to invest in the …

Dear Edmonds business owners: We want to share with you some specifics about why Edmonds Prop. 1 is essential to ensuring that our city remains a thriving, safe, and welcoming destination for …

As voters weigh their decision about whether to support Proposition 1, it’s critical that we separate facts from wishful thinking, or downright falsehoods, especially when proposals are being …

I am a retired CPA interested in how our city manages taxpayer dollars to provide the wide range of services we all rely on and enjoy. On Nov. 4, we will be voting on a tax increase to support …

I’m writing as president of the Edmonds Police Officers Association. I have been proud to serve as a police officer for six years. I’ve met countless families and community members, and I …

Allow me to put this plainly: As a 30-plus-year citizen of Edmonds who has raised our family here and loves this city, I sincerely want our city to continue to thrive. In addition to a strong and …

My name is Angie Feser, and I'm writing this piece in my capacity as a private citizen. I serve as the director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Edmonds. Since 2023, the department has …

  As a former city councilmember and proud mayor of Edmonds, I’ve had the honor of guiding our community through both times of progress and moments of challenge.   I …

I live in Edmonds with my wife and two children. My wife and I own a business in Edmonds. I am committed to seeing Edmonds thrive and have serious concerns about the $14.5 million levy (Proposition …

When people hear the phrase “human services,” they often think of people they see in public who are struggling with homelessness, substance use, or mental health issues – and those …

This is my 58th year calling Edmonds home. I still remember that day in 1967 when my parents moved our family here. At first, they said we couldn’t afford it – but after persistent …

The theologian Karl Barth said for faith to be relevant, “We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in another.” A group of Edmond’s citizens are doing just that, …

In last week’s print edition, Edmonds resident Becky Brauer published an op-ed ( “Are you an Edmonds resident? Please read" ) concluding that “[the City] ha[s] an expenditure …

If you own an average home in Edmonds, your property tax will increase $895 next year.  If a November ballot measure passes, your tax next year will jump by an additional $845.  For an …

Every 10 years, Snohomish County voters are given a rare and powerful opportunity: to elect a Charter Review Commission. This Commission’s job is to examine the Snohomish County Charter, …

Keep Edmonds Vibrant (KEV) strongly supports the City Council’s efforts to generate at least $5 million in new annual revenue from non-property tax sources as part of a broader effort, which …

For the last several years, I’ve been on a bit of a philanthropic kick. Rick Steves’ Europe takes more than 30,000 people on guided tours of Europe every year, and with no stockholders in …

Later this summer, Homage will officially move its headquarters from Lynnwood to Everett. While our physical address is changing, our mission remains the same: to ensure older adults and people with …

The cost of living is a major challenge facing our families. Inflation caused by tariffs and other factors is hitting our bank accounts hard. A major driver of our cost of living is the expense of …