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South County Fire commissioner says board violated public meetings act
The board privately discussed staffing changes to Mill Creek’s fire station, he said. The board chair says it…
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Edmonds names acting city administrator
Todd Tatum previously served as the city’s director of community, culture and economic development.
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The costly, controversial journey of Lynnwood’s newest jail
After one year of operation, city officials say the jail has reduced recidivism and expanded medical services available…
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Edmonds approves public safety sales tax
The council unanimously approved the 0.1% increase, which will go into effect next year.
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Community members tour Lynnwood Neighborhood Center project
The $26.5 million, 40,000-square-foot center is scheduled to open in early January 2026.
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Mill Creek raises concerns over South County Fire deployment plan
While the department-wide model removes two paramedics from the city’s station, South County Fire says services will improve.
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Lynnwood holds special budget meeting during summer recess
Council members discussed the city’s $10.7 million shortfall. Next month, the council will hear proposals for department-specific cuts.
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Lynnwood establishes its first Youth Council
The council will give people ages 14 to 19 a chance to serve on an official city commission.…
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Frontrunners emerge in Northshore school board primary
Six candidates for three seats have moved on to the Nov. 4 general election.
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Escamilla, Boucsieguez, Owings, Binda move on to general in Lynnwood
Both incumbents advance despite a tight margin in the Position 3 race.
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Barnett, Newman advance to general election for Edmonds City Council
Erika Barnett and Alex Newman received 49% and 42% of the vote, respectively.
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After disagreement, Edmonds to resume $6M in payments to RFA
The city agreed to pay South County Fire for services from June to December. Residents will pay directly…
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Lynnwood faces $10.7M budget shortfall by end of 2026
The mayor is considering staff cuts to address the shortfall, which is a result of lower-than-expected revenues.
Elections
Longtime school board member faces two primary challengers
Sehaj Dhaliwal and JoAnn Tolentino are looking to unseat Sandy Hayes, who has served on the board since…
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Early morning 2-alarm fire damages Edmonds residence
More than 40 firefighters took over an hour to extinguish the fire that began around 4 a.m. Friday.
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Sprinkler system limits fire spread at Quil Ceda Creek Casino
The fire occured in a server room Thursday afternoon, and the cause is still under investigation. There were…
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Lake Stevens appeals sewer district assumption ruling
In June, a judge ruled the city cannot assume the district eight years earlier than originally planned.
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District 5 candidates talk budget, student support
Three candidates — Kimberlee Kelly, Holly Muenchow and Lynda Schram — are vying for the open seat currently…
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Lynnwood faces ‘substantial budget shortfall,’ mayor says
The city ended 2024 with a $4.2 million deficit, and financial statements show a $5.2 million gap in…
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Former Everett bar owner sentenced to at least 109 years in prison
Christian Sayre was convicted of 16 felonies relating to sexual abuse. The sentence comes after four trials spanning…