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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)
Alan Williams, left, helps Coen Sportsman, 8, secure the chassis of his miniature car during Toyota Mini Makers Garage hosted by Marysville Toyota and Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

These kids can’t drive. But at Marysville event, they can build cars.

The Toyota Mini Makers Garage guides kids through the process of making their very own toy cars.

Alan Williams, left, helps Coen Sportsman, 8, secure the chassis of his miniature car during Toyota Mini Makers Garage hosted by Marysville Toyota and Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds considers disbanding police department amid budget woes

The city is having “exploratory” meetings with the Snohomish and King County sheriff’s offices.

The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Herald

Record Tulalip holiday display lights up the night

The largest light display in Washington is free of charge and open through Jan. 12.

People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Herald
People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Record Tulalip holiday display lights up the night

The largest light display in Washington is free of charge and open through Jan. 12.

People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / 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 residents urge city to reconsider fire annexation

The City Council met Tuesday to review a pre-annexation plan with South County Fire and held a public hearing.

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)
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Son of Lynnwood woman killed in bomb cyclone also injured

South County Fire previously said no one else was injured. Brian O’Connor has undergone two spinal surgeries.

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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)

Edmonds council to review South County Fire annexation plan

Voters may decide in April whether the city annexes into South County Fire.

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)
Blake Coleman, 5, shows off a turkey she colored at Highland Elementary on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens kindergarteners talk turkey, family and history

Students at Highland Elementary School shared what Thanksgiving means to them.

Blake Coleman, 5, shows off a turkey she colored at Highland Elementary on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)