Edmonds

The scene of an alleged car theft and shooting on Monday, Sept. 11,  2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department)

Police: Off-duty Seattle cop shot at suspects stealing his car in Edmonds

The Seattle officer reported the suspects drove into him and knocked him to the ground. His single shot went into a nearby fence.

The scene of an alleged car theft and shooting on Monday, Sept. 11,  2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department)
A view of a neighborhood in Meadowdale along 68th Avenue West that may be annexed into Edmonds on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Residents on outskirts of Edmonds take step to join city

Edmonds City Council approved a request to annex a roughly 20-acre portion of the Meadowdale neighborhood.

A view of a neighborhood in Meadowdale along 68th Avenue West that may be annexed into Edmonds on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Scout Mint with seasonal strawberry covered marshmallows at Molly Moon's Ice Cream in Edmonds, Washington on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Molly Moon’s wants to be your sweetest neighbor

The Seattle ice cream chain brings local ingredients, homemade recipes and delicious smells to Edmonds’ Main Street Commons.

Scout Mint with seasonal strawberry covered marshmallows at Molly Moon's Ice Cream in Edmonds, Washington on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Original MicroHomebrew owner Tony Ochsner, left, and soon to be owner Corey DeJong, right, at their store on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 in Kenmore, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cheers! Last-minute buyer keeps Kenmore home brew store in business

The owner of Micro Homebrew, the only supplier in the area, couldn’t find a successor. Then a customer heard the store was closing.

Original MicroHomebrew owner Tony Ochsner, left, and soon to be owner Corey DeJong, right, at their store on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 in Kenmore, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Seeing triple? 3 ferries on Edmonds-Kingston route for six days

Extra sailings are coming due to temporary closure of Seattle-Bainbridge route to cars, motorcycles and even bicycles.

(Andrea Brown / The Herald)
Roger Bel Air teaches a beginners pickleball clinic at the Frances Anderson Center on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds pickleball crusader teaches the game in prisons and gyms

Roger BelAir, 76, goes behind bars every chance he gets. Around here, he teaches at rec centers.

Roger Bel Air teaches a beginners pickleball clinic at the Frances Anderson Center on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A man pauses to read a sign alerting beach users to the private section of the beach along the Edmonds waterfront on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Court: Edmonds can build beach walkway in front of Ebb Tide condos

For 40 years, apartment ownership rejected the city’s plan to build an elevated path on their waterfront easement.

A man pauses to read a sign alerting beach users to the private section of the beach along the Edmonds waterfront on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A cyclist crosses Highway 99 at 220th Street before riding south along the highway on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds tables decision on 10 acres of public space near Highway 99

The largest land acquisition in Edmonds history is up in the air. The City Council couldn’t decide whether to invest more money.

A cyclist crosses Highway 99 at 220th Street before riding south along the highway on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Sisters Nadia and Yasmeen Kabbani dig into some pulled pork tater tots from Ryan’s REZ-ipes during Taste Edmonds on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Francis Anderson Play Field in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

With elevated offerings alongside fair favorites, Taste Edmonds has evolved

Beyond classic carnival fare, this year’s edition of the long-running food festival featured some of the area’s best eateries.

Sisters Nadia and Yasmeen Kabbani dig into some pulled pork tater tots from Ryan’s REZ-ipes during Taste Edmonds on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Francis Anderson Play Field in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A Snohomish County sheriff's deputy walks toward the scene of shooting that left one dead on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2 dead, 2 wounded in Marysville, Lynnwood shootings; suspect arrested

The suspect, 31, killed a man in Marysville, then fatally shot a woman and wounded two others at a home near Lynnwood, police said.

A Snohomish County sheriff's deputy walks toward the scene of shooting that left one dead on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars drive onto the ferry at the Mukilteo terminal on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Mukilteo, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shrimp fishing gear snarls Mukilteo-Clinton ferry travel

Service was disrupted for 90 minutes Monday during peak travel time, especially for those departing Clinton.

Cars drive onto the ferry at the Mukilteo terminal on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Mukilteo, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Get the best taste of Taste Edmonds with our guide to the festival’s food

Three local culinary giants, plus food trucks, beer gardens and more, show what Edmonds is made of at this year’s fest.

(Photo provided by Bar Dojo)
Dave Dodge stands on a speaker while playing his guitar during Nite Wave's show at Tony V's Garage on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Good music and good eats, Taste Edmonds has it all

Edmond’s annual food and music festival features performances from Nite Wave, Queen Mother and Prom Date Mixtape.

Dave Dodge stands on a speaker while playing his guitar during Nite Wave's show at Tony V's Garage on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Elections assistant Kathleen Strong collects sorted ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New results solidify election matchups in Snohomish County

Incumbents in major races continued to lead Wednesday, allowing them to turn their sights to November.

Elections assistant Kathleen Strong collects sorted ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.

Rosen, Nelson advance in race for Edmonds mayor, refocus campaigns

Four candidates threw their hat in the ring. Diane Buckshnis and Brad Shipley trailed behind on Tuesday.

Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.
Children board a school bus in Everett on Thursday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald) Feb. 24, 2022

Adkins, Rohla advance in race for Everett School Board Position 5

Several school board races around the county were tight. Meanwhile, an incumbent on Marysville’s board took just 8% of votes.

Children board a school bus in Everett on Thursday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald) Feb. 24, 2022
The Everett Police Department hosted its first Guns for Gift Cards exchange on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the South Precinct in Everett, Washington. 241 firearms were exchanged for $25,000 in gift cards. (City of Everett)

Edmonds police hosting event to exchange guns for gift cards

People can exchange their guns for Amazon gift cards Saturday at Edmonds Public Works.

The Everett Police Department hosted its first Guns for Gift Cards exchange on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the South Precinct in Everett, Washington. 241 firearms were exchanged for $25,000 in gift cards. (City of Everett)
(L-R) Nancy Katims, Arjun Kathuria, Nicholas Jenkins

Budget cuts weigh on Edmonds School Board candidates

Voters will decide which two of the three candidates advance to the November ballot.

(L-R) Nancy Katims, Arjun Kathuria, Nicholas Jenkins
Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.

With primary approaching, 3 challengers aim to oust Edmonds mayor

Mike Nelson is seeking reelection against three challengers: Diane Buckshnis, Brad Shipley and Mike Rosen.

Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.
A 10 acre parcel off of Highway 99, between 240th and 242nd Street Southwest that the city of Edmonds is currently in the process of acquiring on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds drops $100K deposit on 10 acres off Highway 99

The city is exploring uses for a $37 million parcel that could host parks or public facilities.

A 10 acre parcel off of Highway 99, between 240th and 242nd Street Southwest that the city of Edmonds is currently in the process of acquiring on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)