The people have a right to know. That was the idea in 1972 when a citizens’ Coalition for Open Government in Washington state successfully worked for the passage of Initiative 276, a …

A couple of weeks ago, the Edmonds Chamber held its annual membership meeting, with over 70 in attendance. At this meeting, our team was proud to share the chamber accomplishments of the previous …

As an environmentalist and an activist preparing for the climate crisis, I am often asked: “What can I do right now, immediately that will really make a difference?” I do have my …

Editor’s note: The City of Edmonds presented a report on an accessory dwelling unit code update to City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 27. State housing mandates are meant to support more …

Local levies and bonds are one important way that communities support their schools, and preliminary results from Tuesday’s special election show how committed voters are to their local public …

Editor’s note: Community leader Wally Webster spoke at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony Jan. 15 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Here is part one of that speech, with part two …

For the last few sessions, I have spoken extensively on how the housing crisis is affecting all parts of Washington. Residents in every corner of our state face the housing shortage, sky-rocketing …

In the 17th century, it was believed that a black swan did not and could not exist. Why? Because no one had seen one. Then explorers discovered black swans in Australia. Today, the term …

Year over year, in this ever-changing real estate market, I’ve come to expect ever-changing laws and forms. This year is no different. In real estate you’ll often hear, …

Whew, it’s a new year. The ink is probably still wet on your New Year’s resolutions. I have never been a big fan of resolutions. I do like to focus on a public commitment to change (I believe …

I want to thank the residents who reached out to me to understand why I support the continuation of exploring the Landmark project ("Will Chen on Landmark site: 'No risk, no reward'," Dec. 7). As …

Food is a lifeline. It nourishes, comforts, and brings communities together. But what do you do when access to food becomes uncertain? Many families are grappling with this question as they …

On June 27, the City Council approved the pursuit of the potential purchase of the 10-acre Burlington Coat Factory parcel on Highway 99 – now known as the "Landmark Property." I was the swing …

Please end consideration of the "Landmark 99" property, for the following reasons. Landmark 99 site constrictions (1) Limited access to the property will create a burden to surrounding property …

With a 5-2 vote on Nov. 14 (councilmembers Susan Paine and Jenna Nand dissenting), the Edmonds City Council has, once again, decided that a climate crisis will not factor into its budget. With …

As we step into this Thanksgiving week, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the countless ways you have participated in our journey to foster housing stability and build hope within our …

Note: These comments are my own and do not represent the views of City Council as a body. City Council is now deep in the process of development of the 2024 City of Edmonds budget, and I've been …

Congratulations! You are retired. No more alarm at 0'dark thirty. No commute. Travel, golf, and matinee movies – you now own your schedule. You have earned it. Time to dial it back. Fluff the …

As the new bike lanes on Bowdoin and Walnut between Five Corners and Ninth Avenue near completion, Edmonds' bike network is starting to fill in some gaps. Soon new bike lanes will also be completed …

I am writing to respond to "Who is Mike Rosen?" (Guest View, Oct. 26). Its timing and prominence are a curious exercise in journalism of a type I am not familiar with in my own half century in …