Thursday, September 19, 2024
Log in Subscribe
Guest View

WSF consolidates departments to streamline operations

As I enter my sixth month as assistant secretary and we evolve and position Washington State Ferries for future success, we’ll be making a big change next week by combining our 11 departments …

Thanks for the arrival of light rail

Editor’s note: Sound Transit’s Light Rail station in Lynnwood opens Aug. 30. Mukilteo residents who take light rail can expect to get to Seattle in less than 30 minutes. C …

Community health centers: Saving money for health-care system Community health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary health care system. They design innovative, integrated …

Disappointed in rejection of Meadowdale annexation

I am again writing on behalf of the homeowners in the Meadowdale area who have been advocating for the redesignation of our neighborhood from Lynnwood’s Municipal Urban Growth Area (MUGA) to …

Council: Don’t give up on Meadowdale annexation

The following was submitted to the Edmonds City Council’s pending decision on the Meadowdale-area MUGA redesignation. The council is expected to address the issue Tuesday, Aug. 13. Zack …

Arjun’s Law: Backyard breeding of companion animals illegal

In 2018, I had my first encounter with backyard breeding when I rescued three rabbits from a backyard breeder who posted on Craigslist that she was sending them to the butcher that day if no one …

A challenging week for ferries

Editor’s note: The following was taken from Washington State Ferries director Steve Nevey’s July 18 weekly update newsletter. Last week was challenging for our customers and …

In my time in public office, I have never seen the widespread suffering and devastation we are facing from the current drug crisis. This crisis is different than earlier ones. Illicit drugs are …

Clarifying campaign sign rules in Edmonds

I wanted to outline the City code requirements for all candidates posting campaign signs in the City of Edmonds. Please see Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.60.060 below for regulations …

Experiencing everyday spontaneous gratitude

Everyone has experienced it in one form or another. It’s unexpected. You round a bend on the trail and the stunning vista takes your breath away. You hold your newborn grandchild and are …

Context on the Pride flag controversy in Edmonds

We’re Nick Falk, the Deputy City Clerk, and Todd Tatum, the Community, Culture, and Economic Development Director for the City of Edmonds. One a member of the LGBTQ+ community and the …

150 burgers a year: Are we really what we eat?

The phrase "you are what you eat" was first coined in 1826 by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a French author of a celebrated work on gastronomy, "The Physiology of Taste." Brillat-Savarin, …

Pride Month: Celebrating progress, working toward a brighter future

As leaders within the LGBTQ+ community, we celebrate the tremendous progress made in advancing equality, justice, and inclusion in the 55 years since the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City. We …

In graduation week, save Scriber Lake High School

As a first-year teacher at Meadowdale High School in 1997, a veteran teacher gave me advice a few days before classes started. “There will be five or so kids in each class who will fail,” …

The truth is in how we tell it

Last week, a great band played a fantastic concert at Edmonds Center for the Arts. The Wallflowers may be considered a one-hit-wonder to many, but this melodic and creative band led by Jacob Dylan …

Why arts funding matters – and how you can preserve it

“To say the arts aren’t vital is ridiculous,” said Edmonds-Woodway High School theater teacher Bruce Mindt , who has been teaching for more than 30 years. He was also recognized …

You can take climate action at home

Last summer, Sno-Isle Sierra Club and Climate Reality Project members set up tables at festivals, fairs, farmers markets, and other events around Snohomish County. We enjoyed talking with our …

Save the arts in Edmonds School District

Can we claim to be a Creative District if we refuse to fund the arts? This is a question I have been asking a lot lately. When learning about the massive budget shortfalls in our school …

International Women’s Day: Time for new leadership

Back in 2019, I was still a relatively new transplant to Edmonds, and to Washington state in general. I was without family, spouse/partner, or children, but wanted to find ways to build community and …

Bike lanes are a waste of tax dollars

Add me to the list of people sorely disappointed in the result of the bike lane project (“Project completed, now safer for cyclists,” May 23). This project may be the sloppiest example of …

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.