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Outgoing Edmonds councilperson Laura Johnson sits in the shade at the park above Edmonds Library on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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For Edmonds City Council, another vacancy means another search

Council member Laura Johnson’s departure created the opening. Those interested in serving have until Oct. 5 to apply.

A sign near an entrance to Western State Hospital is shown Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Lakewood, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Edmonds murder charge dismissed due to mental health treatment delays

John Fry allegedly confessed to killing his father in 2019. He has waited months to be admitted to…

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‘Beyond imagination’: Edmonds man charged with wife’s killing

John Shipley claimed he was possessed by demons when he allegedly strangled his wife, 66, in July.

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Edmonds native directs U.S. Climate Alliance

In a fight to reduce greenhouse gases, Casey Katims and staff draw a roadmap for the national organization.

The colors are presented during a ceremony to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. on Sep. 11, 2022, outside South County Fire Station 17 in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County memorials mark 21st anniversary of 9/11

Fire stations in Arlington, Edmonds and Stanwood hosted events Sunday.

Outgoing Edmonds councilperson Laura Johnson sits in the shade at the park above Edmonds Library on Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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After struggling to make Edmonds more progressive, council member moves

Laura Johnson is moving to Portland. Kristiana Johnson died in July. Now the Edmonds City Council’s ideological future…

Brad Holden, left, and Peter Blecha, authors of a new book about Prohibition-era roadhouses photographed Friday morning in Shoreline, Washington on August 26, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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‘Decadent and debaucherous’: Looking back at Edmonds’ lost roadhouses

Historians Brad Holden and Peter Blecha explore dozens of local Prohibition-era roadhouses in their new book.

Keb, the 12-year-old search an rescue dog, stands at the feet of owner Suzanne Elshult after a quick training exercise Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Edmonds’ Keb, who combed Oso mud, up for Hero Dog of the Year

Suzanne Elshult’s search dog, a 12-year-old yellow Lab, has deployed on over 100 missions. She “is the consoler.”

The Marysville Municipal Court building is pictured Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Juror shortage leads to postponed trials in municipal courts

In Marysville and Edmonds municipal courts, people aren’t showing up for jury duty, causing cases to pile up.

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Edmonds Library continues as rooftop pop-up

For now, the building is still shuttered from a June flood.

The Days Inn on Everett Mall Way, which Snohomish County is set to purchase and convert into emergency housing, is seen Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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County OKs hotel-shelter purchases, won’t require drug treatment

Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring efforts failed to delay the vote and failed to require residents to get…

Snohomish County is considering buying the America's Best Value Inn in Edmonds and converting it into shelter. Photographed in Edmonds, Washington on August 15, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Snohomish County eyes another motel-to-shelter project in Edmonds

The potential $9.1 million purchase was announced on the heels of another proposed motel-to-shelter conversion in Everett.

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Snohomish County, cities announce $9.6M for mental health, shelter

Projects span from Edmonds to Sultan. Each city is using American Rescue Plan Act money, with the county…

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Slain Edmonds woman, 66, identified; husband held on $1M bail

John Shipley, 73, was arrested on allegations he killed his wife Susan Shipley. He reported he was possessed…

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Police: Before killing wife, Edmonds man claimed he was possessed

The suspect, 73, told officers he killed his wife of 44 years Friday as judgment for the life…

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Edmonds man arrested in death of wife, 66

The man, 73, was held in the Snohomish County Jail on investigation of second-degree murder. Few details were…

The sign at Swedish Edmonds. (Herald file)

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Swedish Edmonds abandons plan to move reproductive care to Providence

Workers were wary of “temporarily” moving from the secular hospital to a Catholic one.

Kristena Matthews, left, a Compass Health worker and Janette Anderson a Community Resource Paramedic are part of a program aimed at providing ongoing support for people in need. Photographed in Lynnwood, Washington on July 26, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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In new approach, Edmonds adds mental health worker to social services

In 2022, teams in south Snohomish County have helped 145 people get services like mental health or substance…

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Edmonds repeals gun safety ordinance after state Supreme Court ruling

A court order required the city to repeal the law. City officials have turned to other voluntary gun…

J.P. Patches and Gertrude on the new Patches Pal state specialty license plate. (Submitted photo)

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Brake for clowns: J.P. Patches license plates are up for bid

Online auction for 20 low-number plates to benefit Seattle Children’s cancer research runs through Sunday.