Just in case you haven’t heard, it was discovered that the City of Edmonds has hired a PR/media firm to help sell the annexation into the South Snohomish County Fire and EMS Regional Fire …

Whether, like my family, you’ve lived in Edmonds for decades, or you’re a more recent resident to the “Gem of the Puget Sound,” you want our community to thrive. …

I recently received an invitation to the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) conference at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on March 8. I have not attended since 2022 when I went as a …

Testifying or providing statements in support of SB 5400 on Tuesday included 423 individuals, representatives of broadcast media, the Seattle Times, the League of Women Voters, and online news …

As a result of recent Washington State legislation, Edmonds is required to change residential zoning by June 30. The City may choose to include “built-green” incentives while making these …

The League of Women Voters of Washington strongly endorses Senate Bill 5400 in support of local journalism, co-sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). This measure seeks to defend democracy …

State Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal has released the following in response to President Trump's executive order on transgender athletes. In another attempt to override the …

Senate Bill 5400, sponsored by Sens. Marko Liias and Matt Boehnke, was introduced this week. This legislation creates a business and occupations tax surcharge on the large international …

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 …