Edmonds

Top row: Riaz Khan, left, Jason Moon, Strom Peterson. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, Kristina Mitchell, Bruce Guthrie

Education, housing top issues in races to represent Edmonds, Mukilteo

Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self are both running for their sixth terms in Olympia. They each face multiple challengers.

 

Captain Russell Fee scans the waters ahead of the MV Spokane as the ferry navigates the sound on the Edmonds/Kingston ferry route Thursday, July 18, 2024, near Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘Something’s gotta give’: Mukilteo ferry captain asks boaters to steer clear

The Puget Sound fishing season lasts from May to September, and brings an abundance of water traffic with it.

 

The Sounder commuter train at Everett Station Wednesday evening on October 9, 2019.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Hop a Sounder train from Everett, Mukilteo, Edmonds to Mariners games

The next run is Sunday as the M’s face their division foe, the Houston Astros. The train departs Everett at 10:45 a.m.

 

High-capacity magazines at The Freedom Shoppe gun store, which was holding a sale in anticipation of new gun control measures, in New Milford, Conn., April 2, 2013. The store is liquidating their stock of weapons expected to be banned. Months after the massacre of 26 people at a school in Newtown, Conn., legislative leaders in the state on Monday announced what they called the most far-reaching gun-legislation package in the country. (Wendy Carlson/The New York Times)

WA high court leaves ban in place for now on high-capacity ammo magazines

Monday’s decision will keep the law in effect until the court hears arguments, possibly this fall, on the bill sponsored by an Edmonds senator.

High-capacity magazines at The Freedom Shoppe gun store, which was holding a sale in anticipation of new gun control measures, in New Milford, Conn., April 2, 2013. The store is liquidating their stock of weapons expected to be banned. Months after the massacre of 26 people at a school in Newtown, Conn., legislative leaders in the state on Monday announced what they called the most far-reaching gun-legislation package in the country. (Wendy Carlson/The New York Times)
Cars line up for the Edmonds ferry in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Ferry line jumpers face a $145 fine — and scorn from other drivers

Law enforcement is on the lookout for line cutters. It’s a “hot-button issue that can lead to something worse.”

Cars line up for the Edmonds ferry in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Susan Davison smiles in the shaded section of her yard in front of a quilt titled Dancing Dahlias on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sewing meets sowing: Mukilteo hobbyists unite for Garden and Quilt Tour

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, while supplies last. The last three iterations have sold out.

Susan Davison smiles in the shaded section of her yard in front of a quilt titled Dancing Dahlias on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Man charged with hate crime in knife attack at Ezell’s in Edmonds

The suspect, 47, waved a knife at two workers while yelling about getting rid of “the Hispanics,” charging papers say.

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Bruce Guthrie outside the Frances Anderson Center, a public park owned by the city of Edmonds. Guthrie was arrested by arrested by Edmonds Police during the Edmonds Arts Festival for soliciting signatures on a petition to get Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver on Washington’s ballot this year. (Photo provided by Bruce Guthrie)

Edmonds state House candidate gets trespassing charge dropped

Bruce Guthrie was arrested at the Edmonds Arts Festival last month for soliciting signatures for a Libertarian presidential candidate.

Bruce Guthrie outside the Frances Anderson Center, a public park owned by the city of Edmonds. Guthrie was arrested by arrested by Edmonds Police during the Edmonds Arts Festival for soliciting signatures on a petition to get Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver on Washington’s ballot this year. (Photo provided by Bruce Guthrie)
Samuel Gizaw, charged in the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, appears in court for his plea hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Bail set at $2M for Edmonds boy charged with Alderwood Mall shooting

Samuel Gizaw tried shooting at a boy who punched him in the face. Instead, prosecutors allege, he shot and killed Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13.

Samuel Gizaw, charged in the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, appears in court for his plea hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People begin leaving candles in front of a photo of Jayda Woods-Johnson during a vigil held in her memory at Mountlake Terrace High School on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘My heart drops’: Hundreds honor Alderwood shooting victim, 13

Loved ones spoke at a vigil Sunday to honor Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was shot and killed at Alderwood Mall days earlier.

People begin leaving candles in front of a photo of Jayda Woods-Johnson during a vigil held in her memory at Mountlake Terrace High School on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A sign seen from inside Macy's informs customers that the Alderwood Mall is closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

Teen posts $500K bond after deadly Alderwood Mall shooting

A hearing had not been set in juvenile court for the suspect, 16, as of Friday. A fundraiser for the deceased had raised over $20,900.

A sign seen from inside Macy's informs customers that the Alderwood Mall is closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

Edmonds school official sworn in as Mount Vernon supe

Victor Vergara took his oath of office last week. He was assistant superintendent of equity and student success in Edmonds.

A 10 acre parcel off of Highway 99, between 240th and 242nd Street Southwest that the city of Edmonds is currently in the process of acquiring on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds ditches $37M Landmark public park project off Highway 99

The previous mayor envisioned parks and more in south Edmonds, in a historically neglected area. The new administration is battling budget woes.

A 10 acre parcel off of Highway 99, between 240th and 242nd Street Southwest that the city of Edmonds is currently in the process of acquiring on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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2 arrested in Edmonds drive-by shootings; another suspect at large

In late June, police arrested two men suspected in 11 drive-by shootings on Olympic View Drive. Officers were looking for a third suspect Wednesday.

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Vehicles pack the line for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry as they wait to board on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘Keep your cool’: Wait times in the hours on Mukilteo, Edmonds ferry routes

Wednesday is the busiest day for ferry travel, with 700,000 riders expected over the week.

Vehicles pack the line for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry as they wait to board on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stanwood High School graduate Callum Russell is one of 121 recipients of a Washington Award for Vocational Excellence scholarship. The merit-based scholarship that honors the state’s top career and technical students. Photo: Ashley Caitlin Photography; Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington.

State-funded scholarship helps Stanwood student go to college

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence honors the state’s top career and technical students.

Stanwood High School graduate Callum Russell is one of 121 recipients of a Washington Award for Vocational Excellence scholarship. The merit-based scholarship that honors the state’s top career and technical students. Photo: Ashley Caitlin Photography; Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington.
Oliver Fitting, 8, (left to right) Armon Desta, 11, and Capri Fitting, 9, and Hermela Desta, 12, close their eyes and brace for a large rush of water to be dumped on them at Hazel Miller Spray Park on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Fourth of July heat wave to bring highs in 90s, stoking wildfire fears

Your party may be fire, but the forest shouldn’t be. Firefighters offered advice to stay safe on a cooker of a week.

Oliver Fitting, 8, (left to right) Armon Desta, 11, and Capri Fitting, 9, and Hermela Desta, 12, close their eyes and brace for a large rush of water to be dumped on them at Hazel Miller Spray Park on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People wait for cars to pass by before crossing over US 2 to get to Eagle Falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Index, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Join the 71 million travelers the week of Fourth of July

Of these, 60 million will hit the road and 700,000 will ride a state ferry. The skies will be busy, too.

People wait for cars to pass by before crossing over US 2 to get to Eagle Falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Index, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A speed camera facing west along 220th Street Southwest on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Red light cameras coming to 2 busy Edmonds intersections

The city is trying a new way to tame traffic — while generating revenue — at intersections on Highway 99 and Edmonds Way.

A speed camera facing west along 220th Street Southwest on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)

From Edmonds to Minneapolis, schools nationwide face budget woes

Federal pandemic aid helped keep school districts afloat, but that money is coming to an end.

An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)