Police searching for a suspect who stole and abandoned a South County Fire Ford F-150 on Friday.
More than 40 firefighters took over an hour to extinguish the fire that began around 4 a.m. Friday.
Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins will begin in the role Aug. 1. She has more than 23 years of law enforcement experience, including three years in Edmonds.
By a vote of 5-2, the council decided to put the $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift to voters in November.
If the City Council approves Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins’ appointment on Tuesday, she will begin her term as chief Aug. 1.
After a public hearing, the City Council voted 5-2 to place the resolution on next week’s consent agenda for final approval.
From 1–6 p.m. July 13, porches and storefronts will turn into stages hosting a variety of local musicians.
The council will hold a public hearing next week on the permanent, multi-year levy resolution.
The Edmonds Arts Commission is hosting 20 shows from July 8 to Aug. 24, featuring a range of music styles from across the Puget Sound region.
Will Morris, president of the Edmonds Police Officers Association, will serve as a non-voting liaison with the regional fire authority.
Documents show the 29-year-old driver may have stolen the car three days before the pursuit, which left two passengers dead.
Edmonds police investigated the scene at Southwest County Park and determined there is no current threat to public safety.
The audit report covered 2023 and is the third since 2020 that found similar issues with COVID-19 recovery grant documentation.
Three other people were rescued from the water Tuesday night and transported to Harborview Medical Center.
The incident impacted Edmonds-Kingston ferry services, causing significant delays.
The city has paused payments to the authority while the two parties determine financial responsibility for the next seven months of service.
The member would attend and participate in meetings and vote when another member is absent. Applications close June 25.
