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A car drives along 76th Avenue West past the City of Lynnwood’s water reclamation facility on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds neighbors push back against Lynnwood sewage plant upgrades

The project, located in an Edmonds residential neighborhood, has some residents concerned about transparency and adverse environmental impacts.

Olivia Vanni / The Herald The Verdant Health Commission holds a meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood.

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Verdant Health Commission appoints new superintendent

Alison Poulsen has more than 20 years of nonprofit experience in Washington and most recently led Better Health…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen gives his State of the City address on Thursday, March 20 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds invites community to State of the City Address on March 16

Mayor Mike Rosen will discuss the city’s accomplishments over the past year, current projects and his vision for…

The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds issues moratorium on development in Deer Creek aquifer

The ordinance passed unanimously Tuesday, giving the city time to complete a study on PFAS in the area.

Charlie Laughtland, left, and Tim Brincefield, right, sort out cans of corn, pears and diced tomatoes at the Edmonds Food Bank on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds Food Bank receives $850K in federal funds for new location

The food bank launched a $12 million capital campaign for a new space in 2024. It saw a…

Waterfowl arrive at the Edmonds Marsh as the sun sets on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Edmonds receives federal grant to advance marsh restoration

The $677,400 grant will go toward a public planning process and developing a design to connect the marsh…

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Edmonds considers pausing development in Deer Creek aquifer

The discussion came after the council voted last month to prohibit stormwater wells in the area to protect…

A person walks along 222nd Street Southwest next to Esperance Park on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Esperance annexation talks ramp up in Edmonds

City officials and community members are weighing the effects of annexing the 0.7-square-mile unincorporated area.

The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds passes resolution affirming support for immigrants

Residents who spoke at Tuesday’s meeting commended the resolution but called on the council to take concrete action…

Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds Food Bank launches fundraiser ahead of Super Bowl

The food bank is looking for $12, $120 or $1,2000 donations to reach its goal of $12,000 by…

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Edmonds names new assistant police chief

Josh McClure has served as an Edmonds police commander since 2023. His career with the department dates back…

Gordon Mawson, 5, left and Lenora Mawson, 7, right, look for ocean creatures during the Starlight Beach Walk on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 near the Olympic Beach Visitor Station in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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WSU SnoCo to host nighttime tidepooling event in Edmonds

Participants will explore the shore of Olympic Beach for marine life, including anemones, crabs and sea stars.

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Edmonds launches monthly Cabin Fever Market

Formerly known as the Winter Market, the market will take place downtown on the last Saturday of each…

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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South County Fire chief announces retirement

The Board of Commissioners has named Assistant Chief Shaughn Maxwell to replace Chief Bob Eastman in February.

Barbara and Anne Guthrie holds signs and wave at cars offloading from the ferry during South Snohomish County Indivisible’s Signs of Fascism protest on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘We do this for others’: Edmonds, Marysville hold protests

To mark one year since President Trump’s inauguration, community members rally against many of his policies, including his…

Makena Simonen, 21, outside of her family home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Family sues Edmonds schools for hindering access to transition services

Makena Simonsen, 21, graduated without meeting state standards, the suit alleges. With a diploma, she can’t receive free…

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Edmonds approves 0.1% sales tax for street, sidewalk improvements

The 5-2 vote brings the city’s sales tax rate to 10.7%, the highest in the state along with…

Bob Danson, the general manager of the Olympic View Water and Sewer District, speaks to the Edmonds City Council in favor of an updated critical areas ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds adopts Critical Areas Ordinance with new aquifer area restrictions

After months of back and forth, the city council approved updates that proponents say better protect the town’s…

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds, Northshore, Everett to hold levy info sessions

Northshore School District voters see three ballot measures in the Feb. 10 election. Edmonds voters will decide on…

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Delay on Critical Areas Ordinance update draws criticism from groups

Edmonds is considering delaying updates to a section of the ordinance that would restrict stormwater wells near its…