Council President Neil Tibbott responds to the questions raised in the above column: Here are reasons for adjusting the City Council group email at this time: • Email that the council …

It's no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in …

Editor’s note: The following was also signed by Shirley Sutton of the 32nd Legislative District Democrats and Mukilteo City Councilmember Riaz Khan. Dear Democratic candidates: We encourage …

What are neighborhood associations? In brief, neighborhood associations are voluntary organizations of stakeholders in a neighborhood. They agree to work together for the betterment of their area …

OK, it's long overdue. We are going to have "the talk." Just that phrase conjures up reluctance and anxiety. We are going to talk about "seniors." Our Western society has a screwed-up view of …

“A great democracy has got to be progressive, or it will soon cease to be either great or a democracy.” – Teddy Roosevelt “America the Beautiful” is a tune we all know well. Played at …

On this two-year anniversary of the "heat dome," communities across the Pacific Northwest are mobilizing to emphasize the importance of forests to address the climate crisis. Remember June 2021, …

It was a year ago this week I was brought on to lead the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO, and was welcomed with open arms by this terrific community. The friendships and …

Since 2020, Sound Salmon Solutions and the City of Edmonds have partnered to manage a volunteer program called the Edmonds Stewards, a group of volunteers who meet every Saturday around Edmonds City …

A recent article about the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission seeking guidance on how candidates for elected office can use left-over campaign contributions sparked an idea. While the …

I will be voting "yes" on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, a necessary step to prevent catastrophic default and maintain U.S. economic leadership in the world. Passing the BBA is a critical step …

My husband and I attended the recent Bruce Springsteen concert. Neither of us had been to a concert in quite some time, but we couldn’t resist a trip to see “The Boss.” At 74, he and the …

Editor's note: U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) sent the following letter to President Biden. Dear President Biden: I write to request that you prioritize the delivery of additional …

It's the weekend. The line in the Edmonds post office snakes all the way into the lobby. I decide to wait with several other patrons and take my place in line. People stand patiently. But nobody …

The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation expresses deep disappointment over the recent decision by the Edmonds School District to cut $15 million from its budget. This will have a significant impact …

I spend 100 days a year in Europe, but Day 101 – the day I return to my hometown of Edmonds – is always my happiest. Looking through my office window, I can see my old junior high – and the …

The mayor of Edmonds is asking the Edmonds City Council for permission to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Washingtons State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the purchase of …

When our 20-year-old drier finally quit, I had a hard time finding a new one. I learned I should be happy to even find a new one. Never mind that it cost twice its real worth. Then the delivery …

I recently attended a get-together where everyone was in the senior age group. Surprisingly, the conversation had two divergent topics – travel now that COVID is "over," and property taxes. …

Clothed only in confidence, his toes gripping the pedestal, Michelangelo's David seems ready and determined to step out of the Dark Ages and into a hopeful future. Completed in 1504, he is a …