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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.

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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)
Offloading ferry traffic is stopped to allow pedestrians to cross the street at the Edmonds ferry dock on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Edmonds. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

2-ferry service restored on Edmonds-Kingston route — for a weekend

M/V Salish, one of the system’s smallest vessels, will fill in through Sunday after weeks of one boat on the route.

Offloading ferry traffic is stopped to allow pedestrians to cross the street at the Edmonds ferry dock on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Edmonds. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
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Man sentenced for racist threats to Edmonds animal control officer

Sean Wagner spewed slurs at an officer who seized his dogs. He was sentenced to jail for a hate crime.

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Edmond’s newly elected mayor Mike Rosen on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mayor-elect Rosen wants to ‘make Edmonds politics boring again’

Mike Rosen handily defeated incumbent Mayor Mike Nelson. He talked with The Herald about how he wants to gather the “full input” of residents.

Edmond’s newly elected mayor Mike Rosen on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Hidden Gems: 5 lesser-known Asian eateries in and around Lynnwood

This series exploring Snohomish County’s best-kept food secrets kicks off with a sampling of local Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean fare.

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Green City Dental in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Police: $130K theft from Edmonds dentist was office manager’s latest scheme

Detectives believe Kimberly Klaudt used her role to siphon funds. She’d been accused before, by three other dental offices.

Green City Dental in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jim Haley (Photo provided)

Jim Haley, journalist and ‘soul’ of Everett Herald newsroom, dies at 81

In his “inexplicable 42 years in journalism,” Haley became a walking legend among sources and coworkers alike at The Daily Herald.

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Senator Marko Liias speaks at the ground breaking of the Swift Orange Line on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Traffic deaths are down in Finland. Edmonds senator is going to find out how

Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, will be part of the contingent making the trip in December.

Senator Marko Liias speaks at the ground breaking of the Swift Orange Line on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski

Winners emerge in council races: 27-year incumbent unseated in Lynnwood

Snohomish’s ex-mayor, John Kartak, lost a bid to return to city government. Vincent Cavaleri held a narrow lead for Mill Creek City Council.

Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski
Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen

Rosen unseats incumbent Nelson in race for Edmonds mayor

Early returns favored Mike Rosen over Mike Nelson. Meanwhile in Arlington, Mayor Barb Tolbert trailed challenger Don Vanney.

Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen
Top from left: Roger Pence, Christine Eck and Mackey Guenther. Bottom from left: Michelle Dotsch, Susan Paine and Kevin Fagerstrom.

Housing, zoning, policing are top topics in Edmonds City Council races

At least two seats will be filled by fresh faces. One incumbent, Susan Paine, faces a challenger, Kevin Fagerstrom.

Top from left: Roger Pence, Christine Eck and Mackey Guenther. Bottom from left: Michelle Dotsch, Susan Paine and Kevin Fagerstrom.
A Washington State Ferry is seen approaching Edmonds from beyond a telescope at Brackett’s Landing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds-Kingston to run on 1-boat service until at least December

Washington State Ferries only has 14 vessels to operate their regular 15-boat system.

A Washington State Ferry is seen approaching Edmonds from beyond a telescope at Brackett’s Landing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Carin Chase, left, Nicholas Logan, Nancy Katims and Nicholas Jenkins

Edmonds school board candidates focus on funding, core subjects

A projected $15 million budget deficit means finances — and looming cuts — are top of mind for candidates.

Carin Chase, left, Nicholas Logan, Nancy Katims and Nicholas Jenkins
Manager Rika Rafael, left, visual merchandiser April Votolato, center, and assistant manager and events coordinator Jaidhara Sleighter stand at the entrance of East West Books & Gifts’ new location Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘We were meant to be here’: East West Books Gifts reopens in Edmonds

Located in Seattle before the pandemic, the new store offers books and other resources on meditation, spirituality and yoga.

Manager Rika Rafael, left, visual merchandiser April Votolato, center, and assistant manager and events coordinator Jaidhara Sleighter stand at the entrance of East West Books & Gifts’ new location Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)