The following is the City of Edmonds’ response to this issue’s Editor’s Note. Cuts to recreation programs: Parks communicated the cuts that were made to programs in 2024 and …

Navigating your life: Building a team Some of my fondest memories of growing up involved family road trips. These events included 4–5-week cross-country trips in a VW bus. To make room for …

As the richest nation on earth, how can we say and accept that there is insufficient funding for the arts? How can we say that we cannot afford – or are unwilling - to invest in unlocking our …

Over the last number of years, I’ve been following our City’s budgeting process rather closely. I find it interesting how each of our elected officials navigate the process in their own …

On Jan. 4, 1995, I was hired by the Edmonds Police Department as a police cadet. I was a student at Shoreline Community College, and one of my professors said Edmonds was where I belonged. He …

My family immigrated to the United States as refugees due to a political conflict in our home country. When we arrived in the U.S., we worked hard, with my parents and brother working three different …

When Edmonds councilmembers claim their soon-to-be-approved draft comp plan includes “affordable housing,” are they lying or just ignorant? The state defines “affordable …

The Edmonds comprehensive plan, which serves as the foundation for the city's growth over the next 20 years, has taken a concerning turn. Recent changes threaten the charm and functionality of our …

"It's a good deal for us (the Regional Fire Authority)" – in reference to the negotiated annexation documents for Edmonds to join the Snohomish County Fire Regional Fire Authority I took …

For the last year, the Edmonds City Council has been grappling with the decision they need to make on what fire department should serve the city. And in our fine tradition, there has been high …

Much of Edmonds shouldn’t be further developed because of inadequate or antiquated infrastructure, or the area is already overbuilt for the existing landscape or has unique landscapes and …

With the national election casting a dark cloud over the past two weeks, I am writing with a word of hope. While progressives struggled across the country, Washington proved that we are not willing …

One of the most important duties of City government is to protect the health and safety of its residents.  Besides the obvious police and fire protection, it is the Public Works …

I think that housing policy – where homes are allowed to be built, and what they are allowed to look like – is one of the most important, tractable, and neglected levers for …

The Edmonds Marsh needs your help. We have until midnight, Nov. 24, to enter public comments on the Department of Ecology’s final decision about how to complete the marsh cleanup. At stake …

Editor’s note: The following was originally published in the Edmonds Waterfront Center’s monthly newsletter. Periodic readers of this newsletter are well aware of the variety of …

Legends of magic water that would restore one’s youth have been chronicled for thousands of years throughout the world. The search for the Fountain of Youth was made especially prominent in the …

Washington Kids in Transition’s distribution center is providing more support than ever. In addition to the normal emergency food, hygiene, and toiletries items, our focus is slightly …

I’m a Washington State sugar beet farmer. You might not have ever heard of a sugar beet, but you likely rely on sugar beets several times a day. American-grown sugar beets and …

We lost a giant of Washington state politics on Sept. 20. Former Gov. Dan Evans leaves a rich legacy that warrants reflection. Dan’s story inspires me, and his influence on both politics and …