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Edmonds College Art Gallery to display new exhibit

“Origin / Identity / Belonging II” by Michael Wewer features portraits of Edmonds College community members from around…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds mayor presents mid-biennium budget proposal

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the budget Tuesday. It plans to approve any changes…

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Local colleges see fewer international students as fall quarter begins

Edmonds College saw a 25% decrease in new international student enrollment, citing visa appointment difficulties.

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Edmonds to host town halls for levy ballot measure

In November, Edmonds residents will vote on a $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift to help address…

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South County commemorates 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Community members gathered at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park in downtown Edmonds.

Totalled car that resulted from a DUI collision that damaged four cars on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Lynnwood Police Department)

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Three days of DUIs: 1 fatality, 1 injured and six damaged cars

The string of DUI crashes happened in Lynnwood, Edmonds and Everett

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Edmonds names acting city administrator

Todd Tatum previously served as the city’s director of community, culture and economic development.

Downtown Edmonds is a dining destination, boasting fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired sandwiches, artisan bread and more. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

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Edmonds approves public safety sales tax

The council unanimously approved the 0.1% increase, which will go into effect next year.

From left to right, Edmonds City Council Position 3 candidates Joseph Ademofe, Alex Newman and Erika Barnett.

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Barnett, Newman advance to general election for Edmonds City Council

Erika Barnett and Alex Newman received 49% and 42% of the vote, respectively.

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After disagreement, Edmonds to resume $6M in payments to RFA

The city agreed to pay South County Fire for services from June to December. Residents will pay directly…

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Second fire vehicle stolen in a week — this time in Edmonds

Police searching for a suspect who stole and abandoned a South County Fire Ford F-150 on Friday.

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Early morning 2-alarm fire damages Edmonds residence

More than 40 firefighters took over an hour to extinguish the fire that began around 4 a.m. Friday.

From left to right, Edmonds City Council Position 3 candidates Joseph Ademofe, Alex Newman and Erika Barnett.

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Amid budget crisis, Edmonds City Council candidates talk revenue, affordability

Three newcomers are facing off for Position 3 on the council, currently held by council President Neil Tibbott.

Edmonds Police Chief Loi Dawkins speaks after the city council approved her appointment on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds City Council confirms new police chief

Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins will begin in the role Aug. 1. She has more than 23 years of…

The Edmonds City Council discuss the levy during a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds votes to place levy lid lift on the ballot

By a vote of 5-2, the council decided to put the $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift…

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Edmonds mayor names candidate for next police chief

If the City Council approves Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins’ appointment on Tuesday, she will begin her term as…

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$14.5M property tax levy lid lift moves forward in Edmonds

After a public hearing, the City Council voted 5-2 to place the resolution on next week’s consent agenda…

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PorchFest to return to downtown Edmonds for fourth year

From 1–6 p.m. July 13, porches and storefronts will turn into stages hosting a variety of local musicians.

The Edmonds City Council gathers to discuss annexing into South County Fire on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds City Council proposes $14.5 million November levy

The council will hold a public hearing next week on the permanent, multi-year levy resolution.

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Edmonds announces summer concert lineup

The Edmonds Arts Commission is hosting 20 shows from July 8 to Aug. 24, featuring a range of…