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A rendering of the proposed Community Justice Center in Lynnwood, which would house a new jail, a misdemeanor court, the police department and behavioral health services. (City of Lynnwood)

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Senators pencil in $12M for new Lynnwood recovery center

The money is in a proposed capital budget. There are also funds for area youth programs and housing…

The Edmonds Marsh on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Projects stall in Edmonds as a budget do-over drags on

The city’s spending has been scrutinized down to carpet cleaning and day-to-day maintenance costs.

A 42-year-old Sultan man, who deputies believe is pictured here, is accused of robbing three espresso stands at gunpoint this month. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office) 20220210

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Sultan man arrested in spree of robberies at gunpoint

The suspect is accused of robbing coffee stands in Everett, Edmonds and Clearview this month while armed with…

Edmonds City Council discussed four proposed budget amendments Tuesday Feb. 8.  (City of Edmonds)

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Edmonds mayor: Reopened budget process causing staff ‘distress’

About a third of the Human Services division’s funding and environmental projects are on the chopping block.

Director, producer and writer Rosie Kreider and cinematographer Barry J. Briggs make their way down an isle inside Norm's Market where they filmed for their upcoming movie on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

$1,000 budget: First-time director has high hopes for local film

“The Woman” will feature scenes shot at Norm’s Market in Lake Stevens and Flat Iron Gallery in Sultan.

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Edmonds asks for neighbor feedback on road safety

Residents can advise the city on where to expend resources for traffic calming.

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In Edmonds, a new council majority and a new budget fight

The budget was passed when progressives still held sway. The new majority wants to undo parts of that…

Dai Tou Fut, the big head Buddha, leads the lion dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year Saturday afternoon in downtown Edmonds, Washington on January 29, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Old, new generations shape the dough at Edmonds dumpling houses

The city celebrated its first Lunar New Year festival with the lion dance, feasting and hope for the…

Members of Master David F. Leong Dragon and Lion Dance Group bring in the Lunar New Year in Edmonds, Washington on January 29, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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First Lunar New Year in Edmonds

The City of Edmonds celebrated its first-ever Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) Saturday, January…

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‘Armed and dangerous’ carjacking suspect last seen in Edmonds

A man in a stolen truck led troopers on a chase. He crashed, assaulted another driver and took…

A SWAT team responds during an 8-hour standoff between police and a man brandishing a knife at a home in south Edmonds on Sunday night. (Edmonds Police Department)

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9-hour Edmonds standoff with knife-wielding man ends in arrest

The man reportedly threatened to kill his family. Police spent hours trying to get him to come outside.

Connie L. Bigelow at her store Miniatures & More in Edmonds on Tuesday. (Janice Podsada / The Herald)

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Woman who lit her own Edmonds doll store on fire gets house arrest

Connie Bigelow, 54, was sentenced Friday in federal court for lighting her business on fire to collect insurance…

Inches of snow cover roads Saturday afternoon in downtown Edmonds, Washington on February 13, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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After snowstorms, cities make a roadmap for next time

Meanwhile, Lynnwood was inundated with entries in a contest to name a city plow. One idea? Plowy McPlowface.

Jennifer Bardsley, author of her newest book Good Catch, at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 in Edmonds, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Edmonds author transitions from young adult novels to romance

Jennifer Bardsley’s “Good Catch” is set in an Edmonds-like town. Spoiler alert: There’s a happy ending.

The area subject to the tsunami advisory Saturday includes the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet, Whidbey Island and Camano Island. People along other coastal areas of Puget Sound are advised to stay away from the water. (U.S. Tsunami Warning System) 20220115

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Tsunami advisory for nearby waters lifted after 12 hours

Officials in Snohomish County encouraged people to stay away from the shoreline during much of Saturday.

Jack Rice, left, gives his grandmother Carolyn Rice, a tutorial on her new tablet Saturday afternoon in Edmonds on November 20, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Need to Ring or Zoom? Edmonds teen comes to the rescue

Jack Rice, 17, started a free service to help seniors connect with tech. “He’s a hero around here.”

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Teen arrested after allegedly threatening other students

The 14-year-old at Edmonds-Woodway High allegedly sent a video to students at another school, brandishing what appeared to…

Streateries dot the streets of downtown Edmonds Wednesday afternoon on December 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Edmonds council cuts ‘streateries’ permit fee in half

After weeks of deliberation, council members compromised on the cost of restaurants’ outdoor dining spaces.

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island in August. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Speak up and listen up at virtual ferry community meetings

Officials will give updates on ferry delays and the alternate service plan.

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Landslide between Edmonds and Mukilteo cancels Sounder train

Riders can board special buses in Seattle to get to Edmonds, Mukilteo and Everett.