Our dear dog, Bingley, died recently. Named for Mr. Bingley in Jane Austen’s #Pride and Prejudice,# our Bingley was an apricot-blond standard poodle who stood tall and elegant. A people-oriented …

After the breakup of the USSR, the U.S. Agency for International Development sent me to Lithuania to help restructure their banking system and train examiners. A fellow Lithuanian who worked at …

Aug. 11 marked Edmonds’ incorporation anniversary – 136 years of stories, surprises, and small details hiding in plain sight. The more I look around, the more I dig, the more I find pieces of …

I am confused about the new school cameras ordinance (“Zoomies: Cameras turning on 24/7/365,” Aug. 20). Does this mean that when you are driving in school zones at night or early in the morning …

“If you hadn’t been you, where would I be?”- Dolly Parton As we learned or were reminded by the numerous social media posts, many news articles, and frequent TV news pieces, Dolly Parton …

Edmonds code should apply to all, including City staff During a recent discussion of automated traffic cameras, Councilmember Chris Eck stated that, "With any other law that we have for our …

The Edway Tap House in Edmonds may be known for great craft beer, but it is also a community gathering spot that offers much more. Blair Roberts and his family wanted to create a space where people …

Most of us probably do not think about workplace culture when we call the city, visit a park, apply for a permit, report a problem, or need help …

Earlier this month, the Snohomish County Council voted to impose two significant tax and fee increases, including a 0.1% countywide sales tax increase and a $20 annual increase in car tab fees for …

Editor’s note: The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a news release saying it was requesting information from Washington and California about "transgender policies." State Superintendent …

Should South County Fire liaison work for the mayor? Mayor Rosen and councilmembers: You just made the executive assistant to the mayor the City’s liaison to the South County Fire board. …

For generations, children have attended school to develop proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Of these three essential skills, reading, including decoding words, understanding their …

For many of us, our cellphone is more than a convenience; it is a vital link to our families, our finances, and the digital world. We often think of it as a secure device, protected by a passcode. …

In this modern time of multiple truths and trusting your gut, it seems more and more acceptable for folks, even those in positions of power or authority, to play a little fast and loose with the …

I recently climbed into a red-light therapy booth at Tropical Tan expecting little more than an interesting experience. Instead, I came away wondering whether we've spent decades thinking about light …

Aug. 11 marked Edmonds’ incorporation anniversary; its 136 th anniversary was recognized on Tuesday by Mayor Mike Rosen during the weekly council meeting. With that in mind, I find myself drawn to …

Every time I wander around downtown Edmonds, I think, “It would be impossible to fit any other amazing businesses down here.” We are so fortunate to have so many creative and dedicated small …