Edmonds

A Passport Parking sign on Friday, Jan. 17 at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Edmonds hears presentations on utility and business taxes, paid parking

The council could consider an ordinance to raise utility taxes next week, following the failure of the city’s levy attempt.

 

d’Elaine Herard Johnson poses for a portrait next to hundreds of her paintings in her Edmonds home on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

‘My personal language’: Edmonds artist to hold final exhibition

d’Elaine Herard Johnson, 93, continues to paint full-time. She plans to donate her 1,200 paintings and estate to Edmonds College.

 

Edmonds council results: Chen, Eck, Barnett elected

Chris Eck will retain her seat with 63.3% of the vote. Erika Barnett beat Alex Newman with 52.1% of the vote.

 

Roger Bel Air teaches a beginners pickleball clinic at the Frances Anderson Center on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Proposition 1 has failed in Edmonds. What’s next?

The result could lead to significant cuts to city services. City officials will meet Nov. 14 to review potential budget adjustments.

Roger Bel Air teaches a beginners pickleball clinic at the Frances Anderson Center on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Garrard to retain Edmonds school board seat

Incumbent Thomas Garrard led with 69.9% of the vote Thursday. Challenger Jason Moore trailed with 29.9% of the vote.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Voters approving Mukilteo levy, rejecting Edmonds levy

The Edmonds levy would fund parks, police, planning and public works. Mukilteo’s levy would go toward emergency medical services.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds, Northshore place school levies on February ballot

Voters in the Edmonds School District will vote on one levy. Northshore voters will see two levies and one capital bond.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A train sits on the tracks while BNSF workers stand next to the site of a car and train collision at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street on Oct. 28, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Train collision temporarily disrupts Edmonds ferry service

Police cleared the scene around 12:47 p.m. One person sustained minor injuries.

A train sits on the tracks while BNSF workers stand next to the site of a car and train collision at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street on Oct. 28, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds school board candidates differ on budget, resource officers

Recent appointee Thomas Garrard is facing first-time candidate Jason Moore for the Position 4 seat.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds voters to decide on $14.5 million property tax levy

Proponents say Prop. 1 is needed to retain essential city services. Opponents say property taxes will become too high for vulnerable residents.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marine 16, a fire and rescue boat based at the Port of Edmonds, uses streams of water directly from the bay to wash away the droppings. (South County Fire)

South County Fire will clean the Port of Edmonds’ breakwater on Monday

The marina will remain open during the cleaning. Officials ask boaters to use caution.

Marine 16, a fire and rescue boat based at the Port of Edmonds, uses streams of water directly from the bay to wash away the droppings. (South County Fire)

Candidates talk revenue, housing, environment

Three Edmonds City Council races will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot alongside a $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift.

Edmonds appoints new public works director

Andy Rheaume currently serves as public works director for the city of Anacortes. His first day will be Nov. 17.

Edmonds College Art Gallery to display new exhibit

“Origin / Identity / Belonging II” by Michael Wewer features portraits of Edmonds College community members from around the world.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor presents mid-biennium budget proposal

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the budget Tuesday. It plans to approve any changes Oct. 14.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local colleges see fewer international students as fall quarter begins

Edmonds College saw a 25% decrease in new international student enrollment, citing visa appointment difficulties.

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Edmonds to host town halls for levy ballot measure

In November, Edmonds residents will vote on a $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift to help address the city’s budget crisis.

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South County commemorates 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Community members gathered at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park in downtown Edmonds.

Totalled car that resulted from a DUI collision that damaged four cars on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Lynnwood Police Department)

Three days of DUIs: 1 fatality, 1 injured and six damaged cars

The string of DUI crashes happened in Lynnwood, Edmonds and Everett

Totalled car that resulted from a DUI collision that damaged four cars on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Lynnwood Police Department)
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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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