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 …

I screamed in my car for what felt like five minutes after the phone call. My son’s fiancée’s name appeared on my cell screen while I was driving near Payette, Idaho. It was …

The key to a strong economy is to build it from the middle out and bottom up. This has been President Joe Biden’s strategy, which has led to incredible results. In fact, since Biden took office …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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,” …

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 …

“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 …