Site Logo
A musical comedy about the Addams family tackles modern crises

Life

A musical comedy about the Addams family tackles modern crises

Edmonds Driftwood Players’ production of “The Addams Family” focuses on Wednesday’s love life.

Exhibit highlights artists’ love for Pacific Northwest trees

Life

Exhibit highlights artists’ love for Pacific Northwest trees

“Woodland Reverie: The Art of Helen Loggie” at Cascadia Art Museum is showing through June 30.

DNA on a boot leads to arrest in 1972 murder of Jody Loomis

Local News

DNA on a boot leads to arrest in 1972 murder of Jody Loomis

Detectives searched for her killer for 47 years. This week they arrested an Edmonds-area man who is 77.

A forensic artist reconstructed the face of a man found dead Nov. 10, in Yost Park in Edmonds. (Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office)

Local News

New drawing, DNA sleuthing give hope in Edmonds cold case

A likeness based on the man’s skull aims to generate tips. DNA has led to promising leads.

Edmonds sign saga: Locals chime in on ferry, seagull, font

Local News

Edmonds sign saga: Locals chime in on ferry, seagull, font

“Don’t use cursive lettering … kids can’t read that anymore.”

Once again, state rules for school levies are up for debate

Local News

Once again, state rules for school levies are up for debate

Democratic lawmakers are looking to ease restrictions to allow districts to collect more money.

Passengers catch an Uber after arriving at Paine Field Friday. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

Local News

Uber and Lyft are in Snohomish County, but not everywhere

We did some research, and here’s where we found cars available. Pro tip: not Darrington.

Lynnwood drops plan to convert a motel into family housing

Local News

Lynnwood drops plan to convert a motel into family housing

The cost of buying the Rodeo Inn on Highway 99 was too steep, officials said.

Whidbey shipbuilder wants a shot at the next ferry contract

Local News

Whidbey shipbuilder wants a shot at the next ferry contract

Nichols Brothers has been a subcontractor. The state might extend a deal with Portland-based Vigor.

At his home in Edmonds in 2008, Chris Wedes, 80, had transformed himself into the popular clown Julius Pierpont “J.P.” Patches. Wedes was battling cancer, which took his life four years later on July 22, 2012. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Local News

‘Funny dudes’ J.P. and Gertrude may soon be seen in traffic

Patches Pals will get a chance to display their favorite clown on license plates if bill’s approved.

Local News

Man acquitted in Edmonds stabbing of two roommates

Marco Vincente Dominguez was released after the trial ended.

Get lucky — or not — at these top-winning lottery stores

Local News

Get lucky — or not — at these top-winning lottery stores

Powerball jackpot is $750 million. “It’s “all about the anticipation,” says Everett winner of $190,000.

Higher fares sought to cover $143 million for hybrid ferries

Local News

Higher fares sought to cover $143 million for hybrid ferries

House Dems propose a 6 percent hike this fall plus surcharge increase in the transportation budget.

A new Edmonds law requires gun owners to keep firearms locked up and inaccessible to others, especially children. (Wikimedia Commons) 20190122

Local News

Judge: Suit challenging Edmonds gun-storage law can proceed

The ordinance, which requires that firearms be locked up, took effect Thursday.

Edmonds CC student Lazarus Hart excels in and out of class

Local News

Edmonds CC student Lazarus Hart excels in and out of class

Hart and two others are named to All-Washington Academic Team of top scholars from community colleges.

Members of Edmonds Lutheran Church congregation gathered last June as the first Blokable unit is placed on church grounds. The project will bring low-income housing to the city. The church, which also hosts a community dinner each week, is one of a handful of faith-based organizations in Edmonds that provides almost all of the supportive services for homeless Edmonds residents. (Lizz Giordano / Herald File)

Local News

‘Hidden homelessness’ surprises Edmonds council members

An analysis estimates there are 230 residents unhoused, and the city provides no services for them.

Local News

Pedestrian hit, killed on Highway 99 in Edmonds

He was crossing near 236th Street SW when a vehicle struck him Monday evening.

Community Transit and Everett Transit might soon start offering a low-income fare to qualified riders. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

Local News

Community Transit, Everett Transit propose a low-income fare

For the average household, transportation is often the second largest expense after housing.

Could a calculator make criminal justice more equitable?

Local News

Could a calculator make criminal justice more equitable?

Court fees can follow convicts for life. An Edmonds judge has an idea that could make them more…

John and Maureen Keane talk about his homeland of Ireland in their Edmonds living room. He is the Honorary Consul of Ireland in Seattle and a longtime member of the Irish Heritage Club that presents Irish Week activities. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Local News

From Edmonds home, he’s Honorary Consul of Ireland in Seattle

Irishman John Keane and his wife shun green beer, corned beef, 4-leaf clovers on St. Patrick’s Day.