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Edmonds woman who died in car crash is identified

Molly Lally, 34, was driving near Lynnwood when another car collided with hers.

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Edmonds closes city buildings to public as COVID cases rise

The closures begin Friday. City staff will continue to offer services by email, phone and online.

Business

Edmonds offers grants to small businesses affected by COVID

Grants of up to $10,000 will be available to up to 50 eligible businesses this year.

One of the two 5 inch diamond tennis bracelets that was found after sorting through five tons of trash at the Snohomish County Southwest Recycling & Transfer Station. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A dig through 5 tons of trash yields a gem

Workers came to the rescue of an Edmonds woman who tossed diamond bracelets from her hubby of 57…

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Edmonds councilmember drinks wine during meeting, apologizes

Adrienne Fraley-Monillas said it was an absent-minded decision to grab her wine glass from dinner.

A small plane crash lands in the water near Edmonds on April 26, 2021. (Julia Wiese/MyEdmondsNews)

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Plane crash-lands in water near Edmonds; pilot uninjured

The pilot, who was rescued, encountered a problem during the flight. The plane sank.

“Market Day in Edmonds,” an oil painting by Robin Weiss, is featured on this year's Edmonds Arts Festival poster.

Life

Three-day arts festival returns to downtown Edmonds

You can enjoy a wide spectrum of art, from sculpture to woodworking. There also will be live music,…

The construction site of the light rail station at the Lynnwood Transit Center on Thursday at August 5, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Light rail work to close I-5 north through Mountlake Terrace

The overnight closure is set for Friday evening until Saturday morning, detouring to Highway 104.

Edmonds City Councilmembers voted unanimously to confirm Michelle Bennett as police chief during Tuesday's meeting. (City of Edmonds)

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New Edmonds police chief is confirmed by City Council

Michelle Bennett, who has served as interim chief for five months, will be paid $184,694 a year.

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Woman injured in house fire south of Mukilteo

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Lake Serene-area home around 4 a.m. Friday.

Michelle Bennett (City of Edmonds)

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Edmonds mayor chooses interim police chief for permanent job

Michelle Bennett “really knocked it out of the park” during the hiring process, the City Council president said.

A scene from the 2016 Taste Edmonds. This year’s event is set for Aug. 20-22 and will feature a cornhole tournament, live music and more. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Life

This year’s Taste Edmonds is fifth the size — and for adults only

The event, an important fundraiser for the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, will feature food trucks, a beer and…

Carolyn “Dode” Carlson with Alex Crocco who is ahead by seven votes for second place for a chance at Mukilteo City Council in the general election. (Contributed photo)

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Friendly duel in Mukilteo: Candidates await vote recount

And in Lynnwood, a hand recount will decide whether a councilman or ex-mayor advances to the fall election.

Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes on "The Bachelorette.” (ABC/Craig Sjodin)

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‘Bachelorette’ on her Snohomish County roots: ‘This is home’

Lynnwood High grad Katie Thurston plans to bring her new man to Ono Poke in Edmonds and other…

Afternoon traffic moves along the U.S. 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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What the infrastructure bill could mean for Snohomish County

Millions of dollars could help replace the U.S. 2 trestle, electrify buses and change rail crossings.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal talks to the media about the decision to close schools in three counties in response to COVID-19, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Olympia, Wash. All public and private K-12 schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties will be closed for six weeks, and Gov. Jay Inslee said there could be closures in more counties soon. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)

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State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers

The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.

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Burn ban upgraded in Snohomish County: No recreational fires

The ban covers pretty much every city, as well as unincorporated parts of the county.

Ferries pass during a crossing from the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal and the Clinton Terminal on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Mukilteo, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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State ferry fares to rise this fall, and even more next fall

The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.

Edmonds Police Chief finalists talk with residents Wednesday afternoon during a meet-and-greet with at the Edmonds Library on August 4, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Edmonds, trying again to find police chief, has 3 finalists

One is local, two are from across the nation. They all bring decades of experience.

Election

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Lashgari surges to the front in close Lynnwood council race

Only two votes separate Don Gough and Patrick Decker in a duel for runner-up and a spot in…