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Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds seeks community input on police chief search

Current Police Chief Michelle Bennett is set to retire Feb. 15.

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Providence Swedish Edmonds welcomes first baby of 2025

The first baby at Swedish Edmonds also joins a new generation of humanity: Gen Beta.

Children emerge from the cold plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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‘A hangover cure for sure’: Hundreds take the plunge in Edmonds

The annual New Year’s Polar Bear Plunge has been a tradition for 18 years.

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Police: Drug use preceded man’s chokehold death in Edmonds

The deceased, 34, had a mental health crisis after using methamphetamine, according to a police report.

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Edmonds man accused of manslaughter in husband’s death

The husband, 34, was experiencing a mental health crisis when the accused, 47, called police, authorities said.

Sen. Patty Murray meets and greets following a discussion at Everett Fire Department’s Station 1 about the city’s opioid crisis Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Fill out FAFSA, WA senator says. You may get more aid than you think.

After a rocky launch last year, a simplified federal aid application went live Dec. 1.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds council votes to put fire annexation on the ballot

The council also passed its budget for the next two years, a step in bridging its $13 million…

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‘A whirlwind of a person’: Community remembers Edmonds nonprofit founder

Pam Martinez founded Holly House in 2006 to provide holiday gifts to families in the Edmonds School District.

A new home currently under construction on Rimmer’s former property in Edmonds on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Judge finds Edmonds tree mandate unconstitutional

The city’s tree retention ordinance got in the way of Nathan Rimmer’s plans to build a home.

Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘It’s the right time’: Edmonds police chief talks retirement, budget woes

Michelle Bennett will retire early next year in a time of uncertainty for the department.

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Food & Drink

3 great Edmonds spots for fried chicken

Ezell’s is a go-to, but you can also try Teriyaki Way and Chicken Prince to satisfy that craving.

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Edmonds School District cancels immigrant rights event after threats

The conservative social media account Libs of TikTok called attention to the Dec. 17 event, prompting a flood…

The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds considers disbanding police department amid budget woes

The city is having “exploratory” meetings with the Snohomish and King County sheriff’s offices.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds residents urge city to reconsider fire annexation

The City Council met Tuesday to review a pre-annexation plan with South County Fire and held a public…

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Off-duty Edmonds officer accused of pointing gun at fellow driver

Melinda Leen was arrested Monday for investigation of second-degree assault. She has since been released from custody.

Edmonds City Council members answer questions during an Edmonds City Council Town Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds council to review South County Fire annexation plan

Voters may decide in April whether the city annexes into South County Fire.

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Life

Almost forgotten Tacoma artist exhibiting in Edmonds

Beulah Loomis Hyde died in 1983. A first-of-its-kind retrospective is open at Cascadia Art Museum until February.

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Everett men arrested in huge bust of Seattle drug ring

On Wednesday, investigators searched 31 locations, but suspects from Lynnwood and Edmonds remained at large, officials said.

Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.

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Democrats seek re-election to seats representing Edmonds, Mukilteo

The incumbents, Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self, face challengers Riaz Khan and Kristina Mitchell.

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Police: Edmonds man dies after attacking wife with hammer

Police believe the husband, 73, fell to his death in Seattle after attacking his wife while she slept.…