Edmonds

Edmonds red-light camera program begins Friday

The city has installed cameras at two intersections. Violators will receive warnings for 30 days before $145 fines begin.

 

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen gives his State of the City address on Thursday, March 20 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor talks budget at 2025 State of the City

Mayor Mike Rosen discussed the city’s deficit and highlights from his first year in office.

 

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen speaks during a special meeting held to discuss annexing into South County Fire on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor responds to PDC over complaint about public funds

Mayor Mike Rosen said the city did not misuse public funds by hiring a public affairs firm for the upcoming RFA ballot measure.

 

A group of travelers aboard the MV Suquamish watch from the sun deck as MV Tokitae passes starboard side on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in the waters near Clinton, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Two rescued from Puget Sound after Edmonds ferry diverted

Kitsap County Sheriff deputies pulled the two sailors out of the water. Both survived.

A group of travelers aboard the MV Suquamish watch from the sun deck as MV Tokitae passes starboard side on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in the waters near Clinton, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds City Council members answer questions during an Edmonds City Council Town Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Residents question Edmonds after hiring firm for RFA vote

Some allege the city is using public funds to promote annexation. Edmonds officials say they are working within the law.

Edmonds City Council members answer questions during an Edmonds City Council Town Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bill Wood, right, Donnie Griffin, center right, and Steve Hatzenbeler, left, listen and talk with South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman, center left, during an Edmonds Civic Roundtable event to discuss the RFA annexation on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds community discusses annexation into the regional fire authority

About 100 residents attended the Edmonds Civic Roundtable discussion in preparation for the April special election.

Bill Wood, right, Donnie Griffin, center right, and Steve Hatzenbeler, left, listen and talk with South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman, center left, during an Edmonds Civic Roundtable event to discuss the RFA annexation on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor names acting chief during search for permanent replacement

Assistant Chief Rod Sniffen will assume the temporary role March 1.

Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Frances E. Anderson Cultural and Leisure Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds residents mourn loss of gymnastics program

The city included the program as part of the latest round of cuts in December to address the city’s budget crisis.

The Frances E. Anderson Cultural and Leisure Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 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)

Edmonds nonprofit receives $15K grant to help students

The money will go toward job training and free meals for children.

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)
Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds seeks community input on police chief search

Current Police Chief Michelle Bennett is set to retire Feb. 15.

Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Providence Swedish Edmonds welcomes first baby of 2025

The first baby at Swedish Edmonds also joins a new generation of humanity: Gen Beta.

Children emerge from the cold plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

‘A hangover cure for sure’: Hundreds take the plunge in Edmonds

The annual New Year’s Polar Bear Plunge has been a tradition for 18 years.

Children emerge from the cold plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Police: Drug use preceded man’s chokehold death in Edmonds

The deceased, 34, had a mental health crisis after using methamphetamine, according to a police report.

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Edmonds man accused of manslaughter in husband’s death

The husband, 34, was experiencing a mental health crisis when the accused, 47, called police, authorities said.

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Sen. Patty Murray meets and greets following a discussion at Everett Fire Department’s Station 1 about the city’s opioid crisis Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Fill out FAFSA, WA senator says. You may get more aid than you think.

After a rocky launch last year, a simplified federal aid application went live Dec. 1.

Sen. Patty Murray meets and greets following a discussion at Everett Fire Department’s Station 1 about the city’s opioid crisis Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds council votes to put fire annexation on the ballot

The council also passed its budget for the next two years, a step in bridging its $13 million deficit.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Pam Martinez (Provided photo)

‘A whirlwind of a person’: Community remembers Edmonds nonprofit founder

Pam Martinez founded Holly House in 2006 to provide holiday gifts to families in the Edmonds School District.

Pam Martinez (Provided photo)
A new home currently under construction on Rimmer’s former property in Edmonds on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Judge finds Edmonds tree mandate unconstitutional

The city’s tree retention ordinance got in the way of Nathan Rimmer’s plans to build a home.

A new home currently under construction on Rimmer’s former property in Edmonds on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘It’s the right time’: Edmonds police chief talks retirement, budget woes

Michelle Bennett will retire early next year in a time of uncertainty for the department.

Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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3 great Edmonds spots for fried chicken

Ezell’s is a go-to, but you can also try Teriyaki Way and Chicken Prince to satisfy that craving.

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