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Edmonds climate committee seeks new members

Appointed by Mayor Mike Rosen, the committee meets monthly to address the impacts of climate change.

 

The candidates in the 2024 Washington U.S. Senate race: Republican Raul Garcia, left, and incumbent Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

Takeaways from the first debate in Washington’s US Senate race

Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell, of Edmonds, and Republican challenger Raul Garcia faced off in Spokane.

 

People walk past the new J.sweets storefront in Alderwood Mall on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

25 new Seattle-area restaurants to try

The list includes establishments in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Bothell, as well as a big-name noodle house down south.

 

Republican Dale Whitaker, left, and Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. (Campaign photos)

WA secretary of state candidates debate in Edmonds

Incumbent Steve Hobbs faces Dale Whitaker. Election security and ballot access are among the central issues.

Republican Dale Whitaker, left, and Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. (Campaign photos)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen is reflected in a countertop as he pulls out a bullseye shirt at the start of his 2025 budget presentation at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds could lose 46 jobs, other cuts looming amid budget woes

Mayor Mike Rosen presented a draft 2025 budget Tuesday, including plans for a levy next year to address a $13 million deficit.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen is reflected in a countertop as he pulls out a bullseye shirt at the start of his 2025 budget presentation at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A ferry heads out from Mukilteo toward Clinton during the evening commute in 2022. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ferry prices just went up. Here’s what you need to know.

On Tuesday, the price of all ferry tickets increased by roughly 4.25%, the second straight year with that bump.

A ferry heads out from Mukilteo toward Clinton during the evening commute in 2022. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Travel guru Rick Steves has turned his sights to a place he knows well. (Daniel Berman for The Washington Post)

Rick Steves launches video series to introduce Snohomish County towns

With the arrival of light rail in Lynnwood, the travel mogul — and Edmonds native — is teaching outsiders about our locales.

Travel guru Rick Steves has turned his sights to a place he knows well. (Daniel Berman for The Washington Post)
A culvert sits underneath Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘Give them a chance’: The fight to bring salmon back to Edmonds stream

For years, locals have begged the city to remove fish barriers in Perrinville Creek. A federal grant could help.

A culvert sits underneath Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Waterfowl arrive at the Edmonds Marsh as the sun sets on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Climate-themed concert in Edmonds aims to inspire ‘hope and action’

The Nelda Swiggett Quintet will perform “For the Birds” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds United Methodist Church.

Waterfowl arrive at the Edmonds Marsh as the sun sets on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Two people were injured and 11 residents were displaced in a fire at an Edmonds apartment complex Saturday. (South County Fire)

2 injured, 11 displaced in Edmonds apartment fire

More than 60 firefighters were needed to tame a fire in the 8800 block of 236th Street SW on Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Two people were injured and 11 residents were displaced in a fire at an Edmonds apartment complex Saturday. (South County Fire)
Incumbent Sen. Maria Cantwell, left, and Republican challenger Raul Garcia, an emergency room doctor from Yakima. (Courtesy of the candidates)

Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for US Senate

Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run.

Incumbent Sen. Maria Cantwell, left, and Republican challenger Raul Garcia, an emergency room doctor from Yakima. (Courtesy of the candidates)
A birder watches waterfowl with a pair of binoculars at the Edmonds Marsh on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ecology invites public comment on cleanup next to Edmonds Marsh

Once cleanup is done, Edmonds could purchase the Unocal property. Advocates say land could bring salmon back to the marsh.

A birder watches waterfowl with a pair of binoculars at the Edmonds Marsh on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Dump truck crashes into Edmonds home, knocks out power

On Wednesday morning, the truck slid into a home near 75th Place W and N Meadowdale Road. No one was hurt inside the house.

Jack White sets up his desk at Hazelwood Elementary on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County first-time teachers prep for first day

Three of the area’s newest recruits share how they’ve been gearing up for school.

Jack White sets up his desk at Hazelwood Elementary on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of the Madrona School on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Ecology: Edmonds school needs to find source of PFAS

Locals are concerned the chemicals will seep into the Deer Creek aquifer, 40 to 50 feet below the school’s stormwater wells.

Outside of the Madrona School on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds man acquitted in wife’s killing due to insanity

John Shipley, 75, was released last month to a treatment facility. He claimed he was possessed by demons after killing his wife Susan.

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The computer science and robotics and artificial intelligence department faculty includes (left to right) faculty department head Allison Obourn; Dean Carey Schroyer; Ishaani Priyadarshini; ROBAI department head Sirine Maalej and Charlene Lugli. PHOTO: Arutyun Sargsyan / Edmonds College.

Edmonds College to offer 2 new four-year degree programs

The college is accepting applications for bachelor programs in computer science as well as robotics and artificial intelligence.

The computer science and robotics and artificial intelligence department faculty includes (left to right) faculty department head Allison Obourn; Dean Carey Schroyer; Ishaani Priyadarshini; ROBAI department head Sirine Maalej and Charlene Lugli. PHOTO: Arutyun Sargsyan / Edmonds College.
Workers demolish the old building at Madrona K-8 School. Students won't be starting at the new campus. (Stephanie Davey / The Herald)

PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells

Madrona K-8 School’s stormwater system is designed to filter pollutants. But locals still worry chemicals will seep into an aquifer.

Workers demolish the old building at Madrona K-8 School. Students won't be starting at the new campus. (Stephanie Davey / The Herald)
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center executive director Larry Cluphf, Boeing Director of manufacturing and safety Cameron Myers, Edmonds College President Amit Singh, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 2 celebrating the opening of a new fuselage training lab at Paine Field. Credit: Arutyun Sargsyan / Edmonds College

‘Magic happens’: Paine Field aerospace center dedicates new hands-on lab

Last month, Edmonds College officials cut the ribbon on a new training lab — a section of a 12-ton Boeing 767 tanker.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center executive director Larry Cluphf, Boeing Director of manufacturing and safety Cameron Myers, Edmonds College President Amit Singh, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 2 celebrating the opening of a new fuselage training lab at Paine Field. Credit: Arutyun Sargsyan / Edmonds College
People gather outside of the new Big Chicken during the grand opening on Aug. 10, 2023, in Mukilteo. A new location has opened in Shoreline. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

25 new restaurants in Bellevue, Lynnwood and beyond

In Edmonds, you can find Bangkok Boulevard, which does Thai noodle dishes, curries and khao soi along Highway 99.

People gather outside of the new Big Chicken during the grand opening on Aug. 10, 2023, in Mukilteo. A new location has opened in Shoreline. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)