Thursday, October 1, 2026
Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller.
The story making the rounds from Mayor Mike Rosen is that the City coffers are empty and it will shut down if a $14.5 million levy does not pass. But some of these facts might surprise you. …
My name is Angie Feser, and I'm writing this piece in my capacity as a private citizen. I serve as the director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Edmonds. Since 2023, the department has …
As a former city councilmember and proud mayor of Edmonds, I’ve had the honor of guiding our community through both times of progress and moments of challenge. I …
The headline of this column comes from the words of the comic character “Shermy,." On Oct. 2, 1950, he introduced Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” serial comic strip to the …
#Italics# @BOLD@ Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a …
I live in Edmonds with my wife and two children. My wife and I own a business in Edmonds. I am committed to seeing Edmonds thrive and have serious concerns about the $14.5 million levy (Proposition …
When people hear the phrase “human services,” they often think of people they see in public who are struggling with homelessness, substance use, or mental health issues – and those …
Republic Services: No refund for you The following is regarding the Republic Services’ recent labor dispute and missed pickups. As directed by City officials, I filed a complaint with the …
This is my 58th year calling Edmonds home. I still remember that day in 1967 when my parents moved our family here. At first, they said we couldn’t afford it – but after persistent …
Progress flag means Edmonds is a safe city I support the hanging of the Progress Flag outside Edmonds City buildings. Folks in the LGBTQ+ community have been maligned, discriminated against, …
The theologian Karl Barth said for faith to be relevant, “We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in another.” A group of Edmond’s citizens are doing just that, …
In last week’s print edition, Edmonds resident Becky Brauer published an op-ed ( “Are you an Edmonds resident? Please read" ) concluding that “[the City] ha[s] an expenditure …
Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller.
It continues to be a great privilege to serve you as the mayor of the City of Edmonds. Thank you for your engagement, your care, and your belief in this community. Edmonds is truly a special place …
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,” said Evelyn Beatrice Hall, a biographer of Voltaire. I denounce in the strongest terms the …
normal /nôr′məl/adjective Conforming with, adhering to, or constituting a norm, standard, pattern, level, or type; typical. "Normal room temperature; one's normal weight; …
As readers know, the newspaper industry has been challenged since the beginning of the 21st century. The internet, social media, reader interests, AI, and other changes and innovations have tested us …
