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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.

 

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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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Edmonds School District cancels immigrant rights event after threats

The conservative social media account Libs of TikTok called attention to the Dec. 17 event, prompting a flood of threats.

 

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)
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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Off-duty Edmonds officer accused of pointing gun at fellow driver

Melinda Leen was arrested Monday for investigation of second-degree assault. She has since been released from custody.

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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)
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Almost forgotten Tacoma artist exhibiting in Edmonds

Beulah Loomis Hyde died in 1983. A first-of-its-kind retrospective is open at Cascadia Art Museum until February.

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Everett men arrested in huge bust of Seattle drug ring

On Wednesday, investigators searched 31 locations, but suspects from Lynnwood and Edmonds remained at large, officials said.

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Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.

Democrats seek re-election to seats representing Edmonds, Mukilteo

The incumbents, Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self, face challengers Riaz Khan and Kristina Mitchell.

Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.
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Police: Edmonds man dies after attacking wife with hammer

Police believe the husband, 73, fell to his death in Seattle after attacking his wife while she slept. She was in stable condition.

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Outside of the new Madrona Highlands housing complex on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds celebrates opening of $30M affordable housing development

Local nonprofit Housing Hope broke ground on the 52-unit development last May. Tenants will move in soon.

Outside of the new Madrona Highlands housing complex on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds climate committee seeks new members

Appointed by Mayor Mike Rosen, the committee meets monthly to address the impacts of climate change.

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The candidates in the 2024 Washington U.S. Senate race: Republican Raul Garcia, left, and incumbent Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

Takeaways from the first debate in Washington’s US Senate race

Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell, of Edmonds, and Republican challenger Raul Garcia faced off in Spokane.

The candidates in the 2024 Washington U.S. Senate race: Republican Raul Garcia, left, and incumbent Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)
People walk past the new J.sweets storefront in Alderwood Mall on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

25 new Seattle-area restaurants to try

The list includes establishments in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Bothell, as well as a big-name noodle house down south.

People walk past the new J.sweets storefront in Alderwood Mall on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Republican Dale Whitaker, left, and Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. (Campaign photos)

WA secretary of state candidates debate in Edmonds

Incumbent Steve Hobbs faces Dale Whitaker. Election security and ballot access are among the central issues.

Republican Dale Whitaker, left, and Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. (Campaign photos)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen is reflected in a countertop as he pulls out a bullseye shirt at the start of his 2025 budget presentation at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds could lose 46 jobs, other cuts looming amid budget woes

Mayor Mike Rosen presented a draft 2025 budget Tuesday, including plans for a levy next year to address a $13 million deficit.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen is reflected in a countertop as he pulls out a bullseye shirt at the start of his 2025 budget presentation at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A ferry heads out from Mukilteo toward Clinton during the evening commute in 2022. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ferry prices just went up. Here’s what you need to know.

On Tuesday, the price of all ferry tickets increased by roughly 4.25%, the second straight year with that bump.

A ferry heads out from Mukilteo toward Clinton during the evening commute in 2022. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Travel guru Rick Steves has turned his sights to a place he knows well. (Daniel Berman for The Washington Post)

Rick Steves launches video series to introduce Snohomish County towns

With the arrival of light rail in Lynnwood, the travel mogul — and Edmonds native — is teaching outsiders about our locales.

Travel guru Rick Steves has turned his sights to a place he knows well. (Daniel Berman for The Washington Post)
A culvert sits underneath Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘Give them a chance’: The fight to bring salmon back to Edmonds stream

For years, locals have begged the city to remove fish barriers in Perrinville Creek. A federal grant could help.

A culvert sits underneath Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)