Edmonds

Lynn Deeken, the Dean of Arts, Learning Resources & Pathways at EvCC, addresses a large gathering during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Cascade Learning Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Free community college bill advances through House committee

If the bill passes, Snohomish County graduates could get one year of free college locally, regardless of income.

Lynn Deeken, the Dean of Arts, Learning Resources & Pathways at EvCC, addresses a large gathering during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Cascade Learning Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People walk along the Port of Edmonds on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

A glimpse into the new and improved Edmonds portwalk

The Port of Edmonds has roughly four years to rebuild the portwalk before it becomes unsafe — and puts $55 million in port property at risk.

People walk along the Port of Edmonds on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A house fire on Jan. 19 in the Meadowdale neighborhood in Edmonds, Washington killed two dogs and four cats. (South County Fire)

6 pets die in Edmonds house fire

The two residents were not home at the time, fire officials say. Four cats and two dogs did not survive.

A house fire on Jan. 19 in the Meadowdale neighborhood in Edmonds, Washington killed two dogs and four cats. (South County Fire)
Students make their way after school at Edmonds-Woodway High School on March 12, 2020. All public and private schools in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties must close for six weeks. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Icy roads close schools in Edmonds, Mukilteo, Snohomish and beyond

Early in the week, burst pipes closed a few schools. On Wednesday, a new cold patch affected schools across the county.

Students make their way after school at Edmonds-Woodway High School on March 12, 2020. All public and private schools in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties must close for six weeks. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lola Ernsting, 6, second from left, and Sofia Banan, 6, far right, play with other kids in a structure meant for reading during the grand reopening of the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘We come together’: After burst pipe, revamped Edmonds library reopens

When the library at 650 Main St. flooded in 2022, it gave officials a “completely blank slate” to improve the branch.

Lola Ernsting, 6, second from left, and Sofia Banan, 6, far right, play with other kids in a structure meant for reading during the grand reopening of the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).

Police: Edmonds man ‘overreacted,’ shot apologetic rideshare driver

Alex Waggoner was reportedly crossing the street when Abdulkadir Shariff Gedi almost hit him. Waggoner then opened fire.

Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).
Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).

Man arrested in deadly shooting of Edmonds rideshare driver

Police said a pedestrian shot Abdulkadir Shariff Gedi as turned at the intersection of Edmonds Way and 236th Street SW.

Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).
Abdulkadir Shariff Gedi (GoFundMe)

After fatal shooting of rideshare driver, Edmonds police seek witnesses

Police hadn’t arrested a suspect, despite numerous tips, in the apparently random shooting death of Abdulkadir Shariff Gedi.

Abdulkadir Shariff Gedi (GoFundMe)
Jake Hitchner, left, and Caitlin Hitchner, right, pose for a photo with their son Boston, eight-days-old, at their home in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Edmonds mom: ‘That’s the story of how I gave birth in the car at 12:56 am.’

The couple’s fourth son was born en route to the hospital, in the front seat. “You can’t stop a baby who wants to come out.”

Jake Hitchner, left, and Caitlin Hitchner, right, pose for a photo with their son Boston, eight-days-old, at their home in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Rep. Strom Peterson of Washington’s 21st legislative district speaks during the Everett Herald’s public forum on affordable housing at the Lynnwood Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds lawmaker wants to stop police from lying in interrogations

“This is a matter of fairness,” said Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, the lead sponsor of House Bill 1062.

Rep. Strom Peterson of Washington’s 21st legislative district speaks during the Everett Herald’s public forum on affordable housing at the Lynnwood Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Rosewood Manor is pictured before its impending demolition on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Rosewood Manor, a storied prohibition haven and more, set for demolition

“There’s so much life in that place.” Those who have found a home in the century-old manor near Edmonds are mourning its impending loss.

The Rosewood Manor is pictured before its impending demolition on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A large number off law enforcement are gathered at a Skykomish River water access on Ben Howard Road on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

5 dead, 1 injured in week of deadly shootings around Snohomish County

Four shootings in Edmonds, Everett, Gold Bar and Lake Stevens have left community members dead at the start of 2024.

A large number off law enforcement are gathered at a Skykomish River water access on Ben Howard Road on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).

Man kills driver in late-night Edmonds shooting; suspect at large

Witnesses reported a gunman on foot fired multiple times at a car near the intersection of 236th Street and Edmonds Way.

Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).
The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds council picks Olson as new president

The council president leads meetings in the absence of the mayor and drafts meeting agendas.

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

Edmonds City Council approves last-minute 2024 budget

Mayor Mike Nelson said he was “disappointed” by the council’s amended budget.

Pedestrians cross the street in front of Edmonds City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of the Edmonds Library on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After Edmonds Library flood, remodeled branch to reopen in January

The refreshed library will host a ribbon-cutting Jan. 13. A burst pipe flooded the old location in 2022.

Outside of the Edmonds Library on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds man arrested for allegations of touching children outside class

A judge dismissed the case, but kept the door open for future charges after the suspect allegedly approached dance students.

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Search suspended for missing kayaker near Edmonds, Coast Guard says

The man left late Sunday morning to kayak southwest of Edmonds. Rescue crews included at least two vessels and a helicopter.

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Sherman Pruitt

Edmonds police chief candidate sues, saying racism cost him job

Sherman Pruitt said he was unlawfully judged by city leaders “based on his skin color” in 2020.

Sherman Pruitt
Ferry workers wait for cars to start loading onto the M/V Kitsap on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Longtime state ferry commuters: ‘This is the worst it’s been’

Thousands of commuters rely on the Edmonds-Kingston and Mukilteo-Clinton ferries. But delays and cancellations have piled up.

Ferry workers wait for cars to start loading onto the M/V Kitsap on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)